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New giving vehicles and tools

Rethinking governance in philanthropy: where is the forgotten stakeholder?
Much has been written about the debate between trust-based philanthropy and those who are seeking greater evidence to guide their giving. The irony of this debate is that it is taking place in a macro …

A platform for transformation
A country-specific philanthropy infrastructure organisation with a defined role to transform philanthropy in South Africa. In a country in dire need of transformative change, the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA) serves as the only …

The equitable way forward: giving circles
The traditional hierarchical structure for philanthropy might mean well – but it’s rooted in patriarchal power and the white supremacy of the ‘white saviour’ who knows best swooping in to tell a community how to …
Moving money to girls
Since the very first days of Purposeful, we have known that to build power with girls and their allies is to move resources directly to them. For what is a discussion of power without a …