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Wellcome Trust launches fund for underrepresented researchers
The world’s second largest foundation has launched a fund for underrepresented British researchers at the tune of £20 million. …
Nippon Foundation ramps up Japan earthquake relief efforts
The Nippon Foundation says it remains active in relief efforts in the Sea of Japan, five weeks after a 7.5 …
US philanthropy promoting democracy sees dramatic rise since 2016
Funding towards the promotion of a healthy democracy has been on the up in the US, driven by rising threat …
UK charitable sector lags behind national workforce with ethnic minority hires
The UK’s charitable sector hires fewer people from ethnic minority backgrounds when compared to the national average across the UK …
Gaza latest: UNRWA on the brink
The UN’s largest agency in Gaza is becoming increasingly “desperate” with humanitarian needs “increasing by the hour”. Its biggest donors, …
Response to Sommer: How to miss the point of board members
In his article on staff relations with boards, Simon Sommer makes three central claims, and they come one right after …
Introducing ‘Critical Friend’ by Alliance executive editor, Charles Keidan
As we, at Alliance, strive to be a ‘critical friend’ to philanthropy worldwide, this monthly column from Alliance’s executive editor, Charles …
Gates Foundation CEO: Just 0.5% of world billionaires’ wealth prevents 7 million deaths
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman has urged the world’s richest to give up more of their wealth to fight poverty, …
Europe home to over 180,000 public benefit foundations worth €647.5 billion
Europe is home to 186,079 public benefit foundations across 24 countries, with a collective worth of €647.5 billion, according to …
Google grants $4 million to fight misinformation in India
Google has awarded a $4 million grant to the CyberPeace Foundation to help tackle misinformation in India. The grant will help establish …
World Economic Forum seeks $1 billion from corporate giving for climate
A new philanthropic initiative by the World Economic Forum (WEF) aims to nudge corporate foundations towards climate philanthropy by giving …
New philanthropy leaders ‘falling short on emotional intelligence and humility’, says Philanthrocapitalism author
Philanthropists entering the sector are falling short on “emotional intelligence and humility,” while avoiding “the sort of high stakes risktaking …