Conference Reports

In its 14th edition, Dasra Philanthropy Week brought together diverse stakeholders and voices from the development ecosystem to convene, converse and continue sustained action towards the quest for a billion Indians to thrive with dignity …

Demands to transform philanthropy are becoming increasingly vocal and widespread. These proceed both from the urgency of the problems confronting us and from the growing sense that institutional philanthropy derives its wealth and its status …

Banks and wealth managers are ideally placed to help their customers use their wealth for good. So why are relatively few talking to their customers about philanthropy and impact investing? And when they do talk …

At the end of a long and tumultuous year, Alliance hosted an event at the Aga Khan Centre in London. Looking at the key trends and topics of 2022, we began with a livestreamed panel …

A new space for philanthropy across Asia to gather – the first Asia Philanthropy Congress took place in Tokyo, Japan, on 19 November 2022 bringing together philanthropists, NGO leaders, practitioners, and others interested in what …

Philanthropy is often an early responder. The first and urgent task is relief, but what can philanthropy do to build resilience against future shocks before and after crises? When the world’s attention moves on, what …

Nordic Foundation Conference 2022 explored the role and opportunities for the Nordic Foundations, to leverage the Environment, Social, and Governance structures, in building a sustainable society. What are some of the insights from foundations already working actively with the ESG …

In their annual conference in Copenhagen in November, the Nordic foundations grappled with the notion of ESG and what it means for their donations, their investments and their footprints. The grouping of the three may …

Amidst intersecting and worldwide crises, the need for effective leadership in philanthropy has never been more important. What kind of leadership do we want? And how can we attract those leaders? Alliance hosted a global …

Over three days delegates and speakers from the UK and around the world explored the challenges facing our communities and how local philanthropy can drive and support change both now and in the future. To …