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Philanthropy must address the erosion of the ‘outer commons’
In North America, social ideals encompassing the ‘common good’ have existed from the earliest times of human habitation. First Nations tribes, groups of European settlers landing from England, France and Spain, enslaved Africans arriving under …
Arts funding post-Covid is on life support
Watching Sir Captain Tom walk his garden during Covid, I recall thinking to myself – I know when we started fundraising for culture, but when did we start fundraising for the NHS? As charities play …
The emerging story of philanthropy and peace
Recent growth in violent conflict across the world means that philanthropy has little choice but to address it. While the world’s media are focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, other regions including Sudan, Ethiopia, …
Empowering Indigenous communities: The rise of Indigenous-Led Funds
Over the last few years, we have seen attention going to initiatives that aim to redistribute funding in a way that acknowledges that those who are in closer proximity to the communities they serve have …
Using regenerative finance to address the yawning US racial wealth gap
For every $100 in wealth held by white households in the U.S, Black households hold only $15, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. ‘Centuries of discrimination in public policy, financial …
The power of gender-just climate action and the urgent need for funding
Every March, Women’s History Month ushers in a flurry of discussions on gender issues, including the stark reality of dwindling funding for women and gender-diverse communities. While data and reports highlight the widening funding gap, …
Quick fixes to systemic impact: The quest to address gender-based violence
Every three days a man murders a woman in Italy; in 2023 there were 120 reported cases. Furthermore, the mainstream media narrative in the aftermath of these murders perpetuates the insidious cycle of gender-based violence: …
#IWD2024: Beyond feminist ‘buzzwords’
This International Women’s Day, Alliance is spotlighting the work of those fighting for gender equality and justice within philanthropy and beyond. Our coverage is guided by an intersectional feminist approach – one that recognises how …
Seeing the northern light at the Nordic Foundation Conference
You can tell a lot about a place by visiting its airport. My trip to Norway last November was my first assignment abroad since I joined Alliance three months earlier. I was headed to Kristiansand …
Working collectively is not an option – it’s an imperative
Fiscal sponsorship stands at the threshold of a new era of growth and transformative potential for the civil society sector. It is evolving from a means for temporary projects and start-up organisations to access charitable …
