What makes for effective philanthropy?
In our Funding practice column, we answer this question by exploring different funding models of philanthropy, the impact of different types and lengths of funding, collaborative and pooled funding through intermediaries, geographical variations, practice beyond grants, and more.
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Opinion
Philanthropy’s crossroads: Navigating dilemmas to champion systemic chang…
Practical advice
Yes, people are changing the climate
Analysis
The impact of MacKenzie Scott’s resourcing of women’s funds
Analysis
How use of a ‘Ripple Effects Framework‘ can be used for property pu…
Analysis
Endowment building in the Arab region: Revamping an old institution
Opinion
How to turn your grantmaking approach inside out
Opinion
The case for funding social movements
Practical advice
A self-assessment tool for foundations on participatory practices
Practical advice
7 best practices in participatory grantmaking
Conference reports
Making sure we don’t just repattern what’s come before
Analysis
‘For the youth by the youth’: Young grantmakers reflect on their partic…
Opinion
A case for upending grantee partner calls
Opinion
Why widespread philanthropic coordination is so elusive: Lessons from the s…
News
Are the Chinese embracing giving circles?
Opinion
How can funders support pro-democracy movements?
Opinion
To shift power, fund entire ecosystems
Opinion
Foundation funding practices: Triggering change from within
Opinion
7 habits of highly participatory donors & NGOs
Interview
Community at the centre: Why community-driven systems change is working for…
Opinion
An African civil society perspective on localizing international funding
Opinion