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European philanthropy foundations pledge flexibility in face of COVID-19 crisis
European infrastructure bodies Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe (DAFNE) and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) have released a statement on COVID-19, offering reassurance that the philanthropy community stands ‘together during this testing time’ and …
Facing the global pandemic: Dispatches from Alliance’s global editorial advisory board
This has been an extraordinary and terrifying week as countries around the world face up to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we have repurposed a conversation between a global group of members from …
COVID-19: Dispatches from around the world published in latest Alliance extra
In this week’s free-to-read Alliance extra, a global group of members from the Alliance editorial advisory board have shared updates highlighting what philanthropy needs to do on the frontlines of the crisis. In total, 11 members …
Over 100 foundations pledge flexible funding to grantees in wake of COVID-19 crisis
More than 100 major US-based and international foundations pledged their commitment to more flexible funding to help grantee partners meet emergency needs prompted by the COVID-19 crisis. The pledge is spearheaded by the Ford Foundation, …
Donations to World Health Organisation top $30 million
Over $30 million has been pledged the World Health Organisation (WHO) via special fund in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. The fund is being co-ordinated by the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy …
Alliance magazine partner with DAFNE to deliver PEXNews
Alliance magazine and DAFNE have established a partnership to publish and deliver the newly branded Philanthropy Europe newsletter – PEXnews. PEXnews is a monthly newsletter previously published by DAFNE that reflects trends and developments in …
New pop-up webpage shares data on philanthropic response to coronavirus
Candid has launched a new pop-up webpage sharing data on which funders are supporting the response to coronavirus and where the funding is going. The page is updated automatically as data and news are added …
London Funders Alliance pledge to support grantees affected by coronavirus
An alliance of funders from across sectors has come together to sign a joint statement pledging to offer support to civil society groups affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Coordinated by London Funders – the …
Alliance Breakfast Club – CANCELLED
Alliance magazine hosts quarterly events in London based on our most recent special feature. Sadly, due to ongoing public health concerns, the Alliance Breakfast Club on Indigenous Philanthropy, due to take place on Wednesday 25 …
Calouste Gulbenkian announce €1 million prize to reward innovation in tackling climate crisis
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation recently announced a €1 million prize to reward outstanding work in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity will be awarded annually and will aim to recognise people, groups of people and/or …
