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Progressive UK philanthropy leader Moira Sinclair steps down from Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation chief executive Moira Sinclair is to step down from her role next year February, after a decade at the helm. Known as a progressive force in British philanthropy, Sinclair’s step away comes …
Asia Community Foundation appoints new chief executive
The Asia Community Foundation (ACF) has appointed Sue Toomey as its new chief executive. With over 20 years of experience across Asia, she will take charge at the Singapore based organisation. ‘Sue brings with her …
Drought-stricken Zimbabweans look to philanthropy for food aid
Large swathes of croplands lie abandoned in Zimbabwe’s Mutare district as El Niño induced drought ravages the country. Last year, the Meteorological Services Department confirmed that the El Niño episode was expected to be most …
Using regenerative finance to address the yawning US racial wealth gap
For every $100 in wealth held by white households in the U.S, Black households hold only $15, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. ‘Centuries of discrimination in public policy, financial …
Doing grant-making differently: what we’ve learned so far
When the Propel partners first began working together, we set out on a mission to do grant making differently. We knew this would mean unravelling and unlearning what we know about funding, in order to …
How nonprofits must cater for generational differences in legacy giving
Research released by Legacy Futures in the first quarter of this year revealed stark differences across generation cohorts in wealth, the age at which people reach life milestones, and their attitude towards legacy giving. Boomers …
João Paulo Pacifico, Latin American millionaire: Tax me and the wealthy more
Latin America’s only millionaire on the Proud To Pay More manifesto has joined the increasing number of wealthy people calling on governments to increase taxes on assets held by the rich. Speaking to El Pais English, …
Philea Research Forum 2024
The Research Forum was a unique space for knowledge exchange, critical networking and deep-diving into research and innovation funding practices by foundations. Hosted by Fondazione Cariplo, with the support of the Cariplo Factory, the Research Forum aimed …
Gates Foundation accused of funding Brazil dengue fever in misinformation surge
A German biotech company linked to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has had to refute claims made by social media conspiracists that it is behind a dengue fever outbreak in Brazil. Oxitec has received …
Innovation is like a truffle
“Innovation is like a truffle”. This is one of the many insights that I have been chewing on since I returned from Philea’s Research Forum conference in Milan, hosted by Fondazione Cariplo. Truffles are known to …