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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 …
Conference reports
International philanthropy needs a strategy for human rights, well-being, justice, and peace
Recently, I had the great privilege to attend Shift the Power Global Summit in Bogota Colombia as a travel grant …
Conference reports
Where there’s a will….: an impression of the Nordic Foundations Conference
Is there a collective Nordic identity? Do Nordic foundations embrace it and to what extent do they draw on it …
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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 …
Conference reports
The ancient technology of storytelling: Day Three, #ShiftThePower Summit
On day three, I attended one of the ‘buckets’ on Moving beyond logos, egos, siloes and haloes: Reimagining our own …
Opinion
The path forward for philanthropy and systems level transformation
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of today, discussions around strategic philanthropy, particularly its role in effecting systemic change, are …
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China amends charity law in crowdfunding crackdown
China has amended its charity law in a bid to clamp down to people using crowdfunding to pay for large …
Conference reports
‘A moral imagination’: Day Two, #ShiftThePower Summit
Day two of the Summit in Bogotá, Colombia, began with a plenary called ‘Setting the scene’ with Marta Ruiz, journalist …
Conference reports
‘When the world is in crisis, the world is not together’: Day One, #ShiftThePower Summit
Over 700 delegates from around the world and across philanthropy, civil society and international development joined the three day #ShiftThePower …
Analysis
What’s possible when infrastructure has infrastructure? PEX as a container to practice the future of philanthropy
“What if?” is the guiding question for visionary communities to take organisations, sectors and societies forward. This question took European …
Opinion
Empowering the Global South: Philanthropy’s Role in the Climate Crisis
In two years’ time the United Nations will host the COP 30 climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon. This is …
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Meta accused of using philanthropy to influence universities
Tech giant Meta, owner of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, is using philanthropy to influence universities in the US. …