The ‘hidden gem’ of philanthropy
Sub-funds are being hailed as ‘Australia’s best-kept secret’, in light of a new snapshot providing the first data on sub-funds in Australia. Until now, there has been no data available …
Centre for Social Impact releases first-ever survey results on sub-funds in Australia
Krystian Seibert of the Centre for Social Impact at the Swinburne University of Technology conducted a survey to quantify sub-funds in Australia. Before this data, the size of Australia’s sub-fund …
Blue Shield of California Foundation name Carolyn Wang Kong as new Chief Program Director
Blue Shield of California Foundation have announced Carolyn Wang Kong has been promoted to the position of chief program director to oversee the overall strategy, design, and management of the …
Changing the philanthropy system
Debates are raging about the standing of philanthropy in democratic societies. Today’s critics point to the ways in which philanthropy enables wealthy individuals and families to exercise (and enjoy) public …
The bigger picture lying behind royal philanthropy
I appreciate Alliance focusing on the philanthropy of royal families around the world (December 2018) because in order for philanthropy to be effective and accountable, it does need to be scrutinised. Several …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the March 2019 issue of Alliance: The Americas New law to regulate endowments in Brazil Cross-border giving guide from …
