Trialogue helps companies to plot the developmental and business impacts of their CSI projects using a tool called the Trialogue CSI positioning matrix.

Developmental CSI refers to CSI that generates significant social outcomes with limited alignment to the core business.

Strategic CSI shows evidence of developmental results (outcomes or impact) and business benefits that go beyond reputation to significant improvements in engaging with business stakeholders or gaining competitive advantage.

Charitable grantmaking often takes the forms of once-off donations, without a focus on business value or measured developmental benefits.

Commercial grantmaking prioritises corporate benefit over social benefits and remains the least practised approach.