The Torchlight Collective allows us to build on our individual strengths as independent consultants and experts in our respective fields, and experiences as activists in a range of global social justice movements. We tailor our approach to each project to magnify our expertise and bounce ideas off each other, giving clients the full benefit of our network.

We work with a group of fantastic, like-minded, and talented people to contribute to a better world. When you hire The Torchlight Collective, you're working with each of us to leverage the knowledge and expertise of all of us.

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OUR SUSTAINABILITY

What do Admin Fees fund?

  • INSURANCE - protecting the Collective’s project and activities from liability across any type of project

  • LEGAL - due diligence in contracting to ensure terms, conditions, and project scopes are equitable 

  • TAXES - maintaining good tax standing with relevant governments, so the Collective is able to take on projects located across the world

  • ACCOUNTING - efficiently processing expenses and client invoicing. Also includes maintaining budgets across projects, which enables bigger contracts to support underfunded yet essential projects in the field

  • SOFTWARE - licenses for access for project and collaboration essential tools across communication, collaboration, project management, and more that members have access to while working on projects with the Collective

What do project surpluses fund?

  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - funding resources, structures, and efforts in cultivating potential project opportunities, new ideas, and client relationships

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT - ensuring projects of all sizes and services run smoothly, support members, and surpass client and partner expectations

  • OPERATING INFRASTRUCTURE - ensuring key activities across projects, membership, business development, marketing, and finances function symbiotically, scale up over time, and embody the Collective’s vision and values

  • MEMBER RATES - supporting equitable pay for experts systemically underpaid (including younger professionals and professionals located in the Global South). Also protecting members’ day rates across projects to enable the Collective to take on more impactful projects that are underfunded. 

  • MARKETING - funding resources, assets, and efforts in developing Torchlight as a leader in the field

  • MEMBER BENEFITS - expanding benefits, services, and professional development opportunities for members to use in Collective projects as well as their personal and professional projects