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
Local leaders have the solutions: why aren’t we funding them?
Analysis
Using regenerative finance to address the yawning US racial wealth gap
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Practical advice
Doing grant-making differently: what we’ve learned so far
Opinion
How nonprofits must cater for generational differences in legacy giving
Opinion
Bringing a language justice mindset to our work
Opinion
Nonprofits need more funding flexibility to fight global malnutrition
Opinion
Funders need to see beyond carbon
Opinion
Defending the defenders: Funding for climate and gender justice
Analysis
The false dichotomy between trust and results
Opinion
Funding local and Indigenous communities is key to safeguarding Brazil’s…
Opinion
How small grants can empower local communities to tackle air pollution
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
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