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Philanthropy Transformation Initiative
From climate change and inequality to unchecked Artificial Intelligence and pandemic risks, we face a global polycrisis that poses existential threats to humanity. Yet, there is hope as generosity and citizen action grow globally. The …
IEFG Together: All systems go
The International Education Funders Group (IEFG) is an affinity network of foundations and donor-advised funds that support basic education in low- and middle-income countries. The 2023 International Education Funders Group conference ‘IEFG Together: All systems …
IEFG 2023: Getting into systems change
Some 100 representatives of education funders gathered in Edinburgh last month to dissect philanthropy’s latest buzzword: systems change. The 2023 International Education Funders Group conference, held at the University of Edinburgh campus from 22-24 May, …
New giving vehicles and tools in philanthropy: a curate’s egg?
New giving vehicles and tools have proliferated in recent years. The conventional foundation model has been supplanted by the growth of donor advised funds, limited liability companies and personalised giving services. At the same time, …
Philea Forum 2023: A New Compass for Europe
Ten years after the accession of Croatia to the EU, the philanthropic community will come together to assess how it can contribute to creating the Europe we need, for the world we want – and …
Who’s telling the climate story? And who’s funding it?
Stories connect us, and who tells them matters – this is especially true when it comes to the story of our heating planet. This is why philanthropy’s support of climate research and journalism is such …
Philanthropy and AI
What impact will the rise of AI have on the direction and management of philanthropic foundations? AI has the potential to reduce the workload of grantees and enable the sector to do more by saving …
Philanthropy and the arts: time for a reset?
Media controversy about elite arts institutions around the world has done significant damage to the standing of arts philanthropy and philanthropy in general. Yet artistic endeavour depends on philanthropic support to sustain not just itself …
Asia in 2050: What role will philanthropy play?
Asia Philanthropy Circle’s latest research study, the Future of Asian Philanthropy, examines what society could look like in 2050, and how philanthropy might fulfil its promise as a positive, impactful force toward a fair and …
TPW Global Summit 2023
The Philanthropy Workshop’s Global Summit explored the theme ‘Unlock Abundance: Bold Approaches for a Shared Future,’ with the aim of moving beyond discussion toward meaningful action. As a media partner, Alliance magazine was there …
