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Invest in scaling infrastructure, not just products and organisations
The dominant approach to scaling and replicating impact has been to scale-up one organisation or model at a time – …
The pandemic and its shadow: lessons in standing with women’s rights organisations
As the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, a shadow pandemic of violence against women and girls is emerging around …
Opportunities for grantmaking in fostering the culture of giving in Brazil
In a recent essay, writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit expressed, in a vivid and clear way, that although invisible …
The next crisis: nonprofit leadership exodus
Nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Many were planning to leave even before 2020 happened. There were the white boomers trying to retire, …
What will it take to prioritise climate change?
From engaging new champions, to promoting local narratives, here’s how we can strengthen action on climate change mitigation. India ranks third in …
Reaching youth with sexual health information in rural Zambia demands innovation
Kalumba, 19, lives with his grandmother in a remote rural community on Mbabala island on Bangweulu, Zambia’s largest lake. He …
Guiding Turkey’s Changemakers
On a hot summer day, two teachers in Southeastern Turkey wished for equal opportunities for all their students living in …
Community, access and citizenship: the pandemic and technology
The word access contains a bit of a paradox within – you cannot have access unless you have access! Especially …
Collective responses to gendered impacts of the pandemic: A case from Turkey
The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the current social problems and intensified inequalities, all across the world. As in every crisis, …
Year-end giving in 2020: New challenges, new opportunities
December is traditionally a time to reflect on the chapter we’re about to close and look with hope and anticipation …
Big Phil, Little Phil and the System
Recently, I tuned in to the WINGS Forum debate on philanthropy and power. It was an articulate and lively panel. …
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 …