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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Analysis
Endowment building in the Arab region: Revamping an old institution
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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
Why impact assessment remains crucial for good and effective philanthropy
Opinion
Collaboration in philanthropy: three projects that illustrate the latest tr…
Opinion
A call to foundations: make it easier for charities to apply for funding
Opinion
The next evolution of international philanthropy: Localization
Opinion