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Systems change and philanthropy
Philanthropy and systems approaches are an obvious coupling but the future of their relationship remains far from clear This special feature explores a growing aspiration in philanthropy to achieve system-level change. It looks at the …
Changing the philanthropy system
Debates are raging about the standing of philanthropy in democratic societies. Today’s critics point to the ways in which philanthropy enables wealthy individuals and families to exercise (and enjoy) public influence off the back of …
The bigger picture lying behind royal philanthropy
I appreciate Alliance focusing on the philanthropy of royal families around the world (December 2018) because in order for philanthropy to be effective and accountable, it does need to be scrutinised. Several articles in the issue ask …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the March 2019 issue of Alliance: The Americas New law to regulate endowments in Brazil Cross-border giving guide from CAF America 2016 election prompts …
Power is a complex issue
The Alliance editorial and lead article introducing the issue on Royal Philanthropy raised thoughtful questions about covering some of the most consequential donors in the world: royalty. Yes, there are very specific power dynamics when …
Interview: Rob Reich
For Rob Reich, co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, the first question to ask about philanthropy is not how well is it doing, but what is it for? In an influential …
Fascinating insight into working at scale
I enjoyed reading the interview with James Chen (December 2018). James’ steadfast approach to philanthropy, leveraging deep domain expertise to catalyse social impacts is worth emulating by those who seek to do good outside of …
Putting a foot in Europe’s closing doors
Recent political developments are threatening civic space in Europe. Foundations are stepping forward to defend it This year marks three decades since the establishment of the European Foundation Centre (EFC), as well as the fall …
Open your black books
It excites me no end when I see what can be achieved without a personal agenda. When Charles Keidan mentioned in passing that the September 2018 edition of Alliance would look in-depth at Muslim philanthropy, …
The state of French philanthropy
It’s an auspicious moment for philanthropy in France but the sector is still finding its feet In May, the European Foundation Centre will hold its annual conference in Paris and 2019 also marks the 50th …
