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Relationships first for effective leadership
Kataly Foundation’s experience suggests that leadership is less about being visible than in bringing visibility to others Civil rights movement leader Ella Baker once said: ‘Strong people don’t need a strong leader.’ It’s a quote …
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 …
Out with reductionism – embrace complexity
The systems that sustain us have always been complex. So why are our responses to them not? Philanthropy needs to lead on this realisation We are in a crisis: the climate is changing rapidly and …
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 …
The false dichotomy between trust and results
As the trust-based philanthropy wave is washing over the sector once again, concerns over its ability to prove impact, facilitate learning, and evaluate previous approaches are bubbling up. As a philanthropy professional with over …
Latest issue: What leadership can philanthropy provide?
The March 2024 issue of Alliance magazine is now available to read in print and digital formats. Guest edited by Sufina Ahmad (John Ellerman Foundation) and Tendisai Chigwedere (TrustAfrica), this issue explores how leaders are being supported with their responsibilities, and …
The change is now – but how?
After 18 months of work with the H & S Davidson Trust on its Reforming International Development programme, it is clear that the system is broken. As the world drifts towards ever more violent conflict, …
Four blended finance trends that will drive impact
The enormous funding gap needed to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals stands at around $3.9 trillion each year. However, there is around $100 trillion of unused private and institutional money seeking returns every year. …
Twenty major foundations sign climate adaptation commitment
Twenty major philanthropic funders have signed a call for action outlaying stronger commitments towards funding climate resilience and adaptation. Among the signatories includes, but not limited to, the Aga Khan Foundation, Arab Foundations Forum, …
Localising philanthropy – what does it entail?
Localisation, shifting power and decolonisation are among the most talked about phrases in social development spaces today. If pursued earnestly, they have the potential to positively alter the impact of social development efforts globally. It …
