
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
Solidarity over charity: Prioritising long-term shifts over band-aid respon…

Opinion
How to do philanthropy strategically in a messy world

Opinion
The case for philanthropy to step up with an intersectional approach

Practical advice
The cost of living crisis demands a Covid-style response

Opinion
What will it take to shift power in philanthropy?

Opinion
To reimagine philanthropy, go back to its roots: the love of humanity

Opinion
Corporate social partnerships can tackle societal challenges: Lessons from…

Conference reports
Interest in participatory grantmaking leads to… where?

Conference reports
The NGO starvation cycle is global. Here are three recommendations for fund…

Opinion
What practicing corporate law taught me about philanthropy

Opinion
A historical case for trust-based philanthropy

Letter
Letter to the editor: Trust-based philanthropy is not a myth, it’s a…

Editorial
Is the trust-based philanthropy bubble about to burst?

Analysis
Time to make strategic philanthropy more human-focused

Practical advice
So you want to do a participatory strategy?

Opinion
Mapping a sector’s global re-imagination: Pathways for change in philanth…

Analysis
Putting power to good use
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Interview
Philanthropy’s ‘say-do’ gap: An interview with Carmen Rojas
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Opinion
To deliver conservation commitments, funding practices need to change

Opinion
Five insights from advising philanthropists to do good

Opinion