Our Purpose
Our Challenge
To Build a Purpose-Driven Philanthropy Model
Our OAKS Advisory Group team challenges the executive teams of our Portfolio Companies to craft and commit to philanthropic strategies that make a meaningful impact locally and globally. By guiding leaders to envision bold giving initiatives, OAKS ensures these strategies are not only viable, but also sustainable and transformative, fostering long-term community impact. This approach challenges executives to think beyond traditional business goals, integrating purpose-driven actions that leave a profound and lasting legacy.
Dream Big.
Be Bold.
Act Courageously.
Case Study: The Intellinet Story
$1.2M Grant to leave a lasting legacy in Haiti ("The Net")
The Intellinet Story is the foundational model for OAKS Advisory Group.
In May of 2016 Intellinet announced its partnership with New Story to transform the lives of hundreds of families in the slum village of Minotrie, Haiti by building a sustainable, hope-giving community, starting with the construction of 115 houses in honor of our 115 employees.
Introducing "The Net"
Alongside New Story and Mission of Hope, Intellinet has created a new community named "the Net" that includes new homes, clean water and sanitation, child education and development, manufacturing factory employment, a playground and athletic fields, as well as gardens and sustainable agriculture training.
Inspiring Others
Our goal was not only to transform a community ("the Net" launch video) in need, but to inspire other organizations, both big and small, to reimagine ways in which they too can make an impact. To date, dozens of companies have followed suit and created 1000+ homes for families in need all over the world.
The Power of a Bold Vision
to change the World.
"So amazing. Excited about how this will transform a community and hundreds of people for generations. Big stuff!"
Peter Flint
Founder of Trulia
This is a terrific venture for both Intellinet and Haiti. Incredibly inspiring."
Michele Meyer
President at General Mills
"This is leadership to the utmost degree. Thank you so much
for making a meaningful impact to those who need it the most. It's amazing to
see companies stand by and give back boldly."
Michael Arrieta
Michael Arrieta, Founder & CEO of Garden City Equity
"AMAZING... Thank you Intellinet for being leaders in social responsibility. The amount of lives that you have impacted for generations and generations will give Intellinet a special spot in this world long after we have moved on. Something that I'm sure all your employees are beyond proud of."
Stephen Ayoub
Managing Partner, Data Blue
"This is awesome! New Story has a big vision but they know they can't reach it alone. Intellinet is helping New Story take giant steps forward. I believe this is the next wave of innovation when established companies partner with early-stage startups to do what neither could do on their own. Congratulations to everyone involved for demonstrating this kind of bold leadership."
David Butler
VP of Innovation, Coca Cola
"On behalf of the NewStory Team, we are tremendously
grateful for the vision and awe-inspiring generosity of the Intellinet team on
the lives of thousands of people in Haiti. Your vision of 'The Net' in creating
a lasting, tangible legacy of your company's goodness is beyond words and a
testament to your company's mission and purpose of making an impact on our
world. As our founding 'Architect Program' partner, Intellinet has become a
catalyst for global change and is helping us accomplish our vision of transforming
1,000 communities by 2030. We are eternally grateful and proud to call you our
partner."