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A mirror to our field: my five-point plan for the future of philanthropy
At the end of last year, I had the privilege to speak on a panel alongside colleagues in philanthropy around the world at the Gife conference – the leading association for philanthropic foundations in Brazil. …

Investors can influence climate action for the better
The world’s leading financial institutions just took an important step to combat climate change. For the first time, major commercial and investment banks, asset managers and insurers adopted a common metric to account for the …

What can philanthropy do for the climate? Strategic pathways for climate giving
Was 2020 the year that philanthropy recognised the part it had to play in the climate crisis? Though marked by other crises, it was a year of banner funding pledges for climate: in February 2020, …
Candid launches global Community Philanthropy Directory
Candid has launched the Community Philanthropy Directory, a free database that maps the global field of community philanthropy. Candid hopes that the directory, which was launched in December, will raise the visibility of community philanthropy …
Alliance webinar: Towards a new balance of power in philanthropy
Covid-19 is accelerating an already exist trend: the awakening of institutional philanthropy in the global south. Yet the latest research from University of Cambridge’s Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Judge Business School suggests this awakening …
Alliance magazine celebrates 25th anniversary
2021 is the year that Alliance celebrates 25 years of being at the heart of global philanthropy. To kick off our anniversary activities, we’re asking you to vote for your favourite special feature from ten …
Alliance at 25: Pick your favourite issue
‘I want Alliance to be at the leading edge of theory and practice, to be truly international, and to generate debate,’ said long time former editor Caroline Hartnell in the one of the first issues …
Collaboration and community in the fight against climate change
The Honnold Foundation (HF) and Global Greengrants Fund are both fighting climate change at the grassroots level. We fuel climate movements built and mobilised by community leaders worldwide, directly supporting the people at the frontlines …
New report to look at global resources for LGBTI communities amid pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic could have a long-term impact for the global LGBTI movement unless it adapts, finds new research from the Global Philanthropy Project. The upcoming report, which will be released on 21 January and …