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Just published: How has UK philanthropy changed over the past decade?
Richer Lives: why rich people give is an in-depth study of what drives rich people to give to charity, based on new research by Theresa Lloyd and Beth Breeze with over 80 wealthy UK donors, …
Philanthropy advisory services increasing their range
Philanthropy consulting firm Geneva Global is to increase its UK and European presence by partnering with two philanthropy advisers, Peter Cafferkey and Kenny Washington. In addition to extending the company’s reach, the declared purpose of …
Financial advisors: crucial to philanthropy’s growth
Why don’t the wealthy give more? Because they want the money, says a 2013 SEI Private Wealth Management survey of individuals representing families worth $10 million or more. The top two reasons for not giving …
Who is a philanthropy adviser?
The first of a series of events for The Philanthropy Programme, produced by Philanthropy Impact (the new organization combining EAPG, Philanthropy UK and the Philanthropy Advisors Forum) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners …
How do you teach philanthropy?
Philanthropy is a little bit like the Döberitzer Heide in the state of Brandenburg: wide and open. Donors often enter the field because they want to give back to society, or perhaps they are passionate …
Shaping the philanthropy of the future
Last month, I had the opportunity to hear David La Piana, founder of La Piana Consulting (a US-based firm dedicated to strengthening non-profits and foundations), speak to our regional association of grantmakers about the five …
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to get $3.7 million from Gates Foundation to develop effective giving
In a development that underlines growing recognition of the importance of philanthropic advice, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is to get a $3.7 million grant from the Gates Foundation to fund a campaign that will arm …
Technology and learning: opportunities for advisers
The transformative effect of technology on philanthropy is a frequent topic of conversation in journals and at conferences. These discussions often cover how technological innovation is changing the practice of philanthropy and the relationships between …
STEP Launches Philanthropy Advisors Group
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) tonight launched its new Philanthropy Advisors Group at the BDO offices in central London. The Philanthropy Advisors Group has been launched to build a community of professional …
NPC launches committee to steer development of the philanthropy advice field
A new steering committee, made up of private bankers and lawyers, has been launched to develop and encourage the take-up of philanthropy advice services for wealthy individuals. The steering committee, which will be chaired by …
