Author Archive:
Alison Carlman
Exploring community-led philanthropy, together
This article is the first in a series of articles about Community Led Philanthropy, co-hosted by GlobalGiving. The conversation explores the ways philanthropy can support community-led change. Now more than ever, philanthropy and development practitioners …
Global perspectives on the neutrality paradox debate
Over the past three months, Alliance magazine has hosted a lively discussion about the Neutrality Paradox. Nonprofit leaders like Leah Wandera from Hope for African Women called neutrality ‘the only lens through which the works …
Beyond neutrality
When it comes to ethical choices, you can’t hide behind neutrality. GlobalGiving has been exploring a new way of dealing with ethical dilemmas that is not based on black-and-white judgments. GlobalGiving connects non-profits, donors and …
Introducing the Neutrality Paradox Series: How philanthropists and intermediaries confront and resolve dilemmas
No matter where you get your news these days, social media itself seems to be the story. Platforms are under fire for allowing hate speech, fake news, and even active terrorist organising to thrive, all …
The problem with neutrality
Digital fundraising platforms like GlobalGiving.org were created as neutral playing fields for any legitimate organisation to tell their story and raise funds. One of GlobalGiving’s core values is, ‘Always Open’ it’s based on the belief …
