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Jenny Conrad

Conference reports Jenny Conrad 11 March 2013

What to fund, how to fund or who is funding – which is most important for social justice philanthropy?

The Social Justice Philanthropy Conference, held on 1 March in London, looked at the implications of social justice for practice and policy, particularly in relation to foundations. Yet it seemed that in the course of …

Conference reports Jenny Conrad 18 February 2013

Who is a philanthropy adviser?

The first of a series of events for The Philanthropy Programme, produced by Philanthropy Impact (the new organization combining EAPG, Philanthropy UK and the Philanthropy Advisors Forum) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners …

Conference reports Jenny Conrad 11 February 2013

Fundraisers and funders – all people working towards the same goal

As part of a new partnership with the Major Donor Special Interest Group of the Institute of Fundraising in the UK, Alliance magazine will be reporting from a number of events aimed at fundraisers. From …

News Jenny Conrad 31 January 2013

Can a single day encourage people to engage with NGOs around the world?

The World NGO Day Initiative wishes to create an official UN day for NGOs, with the aim of raising awareness of the many organizations working for good around the globe, inspiring people to become more …

Conference reports Jenny Conrad 24 January 2013

Inspired by faith, does Muslim philanthropy need more direction?

Following hot on the heels of a two-day workshop at Cass Business School on ‘Muslim Giving: Creating Real Change’, the Sanne Philanthropic Foundation hosted a very interesting lunch discussion on the topic of ‘Muslim Philanthropy: …

Conference reports 1 Jenny Conrad 14 December 2012

Are we moving towards a culture of short-term relationships which hinder effective networks developing?

How do you justify network organizations in an age of social media and what is the role of networks in a time of social change? These questions and more were discussed at Alliance magazine’s Breakfast …

Conference reports Jenny Conrad 7 December 2012

Social investment is a tool, not a mission

New money was contrasted with old during discussions at the conference on ‘New tools and trends in global philanthropy’ in London on 30 November. Organized by the Philanthropy Special Interest Group of the Society for …

Conference reports 2 Jenny Conrad 29 November 2012

Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a ‘World NGO Day’

A number of speakers at the World NGO Day Summit, held in London on 16 November 2012, commented on the fact that when they were first approached, they were surprised to find there wasn’t a …

Conference reports 3 Jenny Conrad 24 September 2012

Sharing is the most important attitude to data

Do we expect too much from data? This was one of the questions at the recent Alliance Breakfast Club which sparked much discussion around the topic of the recent special feature on philanthropy and data …

Conference reports 2 Jenny Conrad 13 September 2012

I know, I apply, I share – but sharing is most important for the responsible investor

‘Nobody does philanthropy to feel worse’ was one of the comments made at the 43rd Social Investor Breakfast Club. Tuesday’s meeting in London featured discussion around two groups interested in social impact: individual investors and …