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Major philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87
Jacob Rothschild, a giant in the world of philanthropy, has died at the age of 87. Synonymous with high finance, Rothschild’s love for the arts was arguably his most dedicated passion. His philanthropic projects were …
Seeing the northern light at the Nordic Foundation Conference
You can tell a lot about a place by visiting its airport. My trip to Norway last November was my first assignment abroad since I joined Alliance three months earlier. I was headed to Kristiansand …
Interview: Stig Arff discusses how carbon capturing technology can be used to reseal a Pandora’s box
The newly established Carbon Technology Research Foundation (CTRF) aims to finance research into nature-based processes to enhance the capture of atmospheric greenhouse gases – to see if similar processes of carbon capture that over millions …
Lived-experience leadership: a big ‘yes’, a few ‘no’s’
Lived-experience leaders can bring great benefits to both funders and communities – but it shouldn’t be at their cost At the heart of lived experience in philanthropy is power. Platforming, engaging with and prioritising lived …
The role of leadership in navigating the polycrisis
Rethinking leadership principles and strategies can help foundations find a way forward in a changing environment. But leadership is not always about leaders As the Covid-19 pandemic reached Switzerland, prompting a nationwide lockdown, certain foundations …
Why philanthropists should steer clear of Oxford University
A court has ruled that Oxford University put staff on sham contracts; so why should philanthropists donate to the university until it gets its house in order? It was once observed that our world’s leading universities – …
Which session at Philea Research Forum 2024 would you most like to read about?
Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place in Milan, Italy between the 7th and 8th of March. “As societal challenges are becoming …
Philea Research Forum 2024: Breaking bad habits in Milan
Philea’s Research Forum; “Breaking Bad (Habits): How Can Foundations Move from Siloes to Shaping Future Innovation Ecosystems” will take place in Milan, Italy between the 7th and 8th of March. Hosted by Fondazione Cariplo, with …
Impact investment in 2024: A world where no one is left behind?
The year 2023 saw a big drop in venture capital flowing into impact start-ups. More resources are needed to address growing and severe social and environmental challenges, says Roberta Bosurgi, CEO of Impact Europe. Here, …
