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The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving
When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, …
The Black feminists that broke philanthropy’s inaction in Sudan
It’s been six months. Six months since country-wide violence has resulted in the deaths of thousands, and many more displaced …
The power of learning and sharing: a key component for organisational resilience
What does resilience mean in the context of organisational growth and development? How can funders help to build the conditions …
Philanthropy’s crossroads: Navigating dilemmas to champion systemic change
As philanthropy grapples with weighty questions about its responsibility and role in addressing systemic issues, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the …
The Trust Imperative: Reshaping Society’s Participation in Systems Change
I was walking with a young leader of an Indian civic engagement organisation last week, when he shared a perspective …
Nurturing philanthropy in the current climate of decreased giving
It’s old news that giving is down in the UK, and it’s hardly come as a surprise; in recent times …
How participatory grantmaking could revolutionise UK journalism
Studies have proven that public interest journalism, as opposed to sensational, commercial, or entertainment journalism, is crucial for democracy. Public …
A call for African philanthropies to center progressive feminist agendas
“Philanthropic organizations are increasingly expected to be transparent about their activities and impact, and to be accountable to their stakeholders.” …
How philanthropy can bring the SDGs to life
During the past two decades, there has been an increasing realisation that development programs are more effective when designed and …
Time for funders to step up and resource Indigenous communities
Vibrant Indigenous-led movements offer solutions to many of the world’s most pressing problems, yet these movements remain dramatically underfunded. Indigenous …
Philanthropy: The fourth P in public-private partnerships for financing food security and climate action
Recent geopolitical crises have exposed the vulnerability of the global food system which was already ill-prepared for the dual shocks …
It’s time for an honest dialogue about ‘shifting the power’
If we are not careful, many of our efforts to “shift power” in international philanthropy will not actually shift anything. …