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Lankelly Chase announces plans redistribute assets, close in five years
After 60 years, Lankelly Chase has announced today that it plans to redistribute all its assets and close within a five-year timeframe. The decision was made acknowledging the roots of their capital in colonialism, as …
Collaboration as the pathway to educational systems change
Participating in the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) community in Edinburgh, with its unforgettable experiences like hiking Arthur’s Seat and dancing Ceilidhs at the National Museum of Scotland, was truly remarkable. The “IEFG Together 2023” …
Reflections from IEFG Conference on systems change philanthropy
“We talk a lot about the ‘risks’ of funding systems change work. What about the risks of NOT funding systems change work? Who bears those risks? It is the children, the communities, who deserve so much …
Let’s all take a step back: how understanding trajectories, trends and dynamics can help us work better
Caroline McLaughlin and Laura Savage reflect on the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The small group of us who coordinate philanthropy networks have developed a unique perspective on philanthropy. Through …
Will is not enough for systems change
Reflections on the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, from a first-timer, Muza, and a long-timer, Faith. No question of will I arrived at my first IEFG conference full of will. …
Pluralism and power
Nearly four weeks ago I posted on LinkedIn my thoughts on the new buzzword of the global development sector: Pluralism. And in this post, I noted that I would write a larger blog write-up around …
Global updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the June 2023 issue of Alliance: Arab region Region rallies behind earthquake response UAE Ramadan giving raises $19m for meals Alliance regional representative …
Truist Foundation’s $1.5m Down Payment Assistance Fund to support minoritised communities in America
The Truist Foundation’s recently announced $1.5 million grant will help to solve wealth and racial disparities among first-time truck owners, with Accion Opportunity Fund offering responsible capital, coaching and networks to small businesses owned by …
Baseline funding increase for BIPOC-led justice groups
The first-ever cross-racial community of donors and movement leaders, the Donors of Color Network (DOCN), recently announced a new funding baseline of $120 million through the Climate Funders Justice Pledge (CFJP) for Black, Indigenous, and …
Mott Foundation pledges $15 million to support new mothers in Flint
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation intends to grant up to $15 million over three years to Michigan State University to support the launch of Rx Kids, an innovative initiative to provide $7,500 in direct cash …
