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Achates Philanthropy Prize reimagined for pandemic cirumstances
The Achates Philanthropy Prize, a UK campaign to promote support of the arts, has been reimagined this year in light of the impact of COVID-19 on the creative sector. Unlike in previous years, this year …
Tanzania’s Foundation for Civil Society at forefront of country’s COVID-19 response
In Tanzania, the Foundation for Civil Society has been leading the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways, including reallocating funds, spearheading further fundraising, and organising campaigns to provide protective equipment to healthcare …
Hewlett Foundation pledges almost $170 million to racial justice funding
The Hewlett Foundation has announced $168 million in funding for racial justice initiatives, including $18 million in funds this year, as well as a new 10-year $150-million racial justice initiative. In addition to the newly …
2020 Forum Virtual Conference
United Philanthropy Forum’s Virtual Conference brought together people from philanthropy associations and networks—philanthropy-serving organisations (PSOs) that play a key role in advancing, informing and supporting the field. This year organisations throughout the network highlighted their …
Taking action on anti-Black racism: A call for philanthropy
These days it’s rare to leave a zoom webinar with wanting more but that’s the feeling I had with the 2o2o Forum Virtual Conference session, Taking Action on Anti-Black Racism: A Call for Philanthropy. The conversation …
Collaborative philanthropy: Is now the time?
In a world of increasing uncertainty collaboration is more and more essential. Exploring the theme presents opportunity to understand both the potential and challenges for effective collaboration on philanthropy initiatives. From straightforward information sharing to …
This is how philanthropic institutions and social movements can work together effectively
After reading the latest issue of Alliance magazine, I note a lot of concern on both sides to achieve effective forms of cooperation, mainly due to stereotyped perceptions and prejudices. It is time to overcome …
Alliance webinar: How will the study of philanthropy contribute to social impact?
Alliance magazine and the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, together hosted a webinar on understanding and improving the global practise of philanthropy. Kindly sponsored by the CSP, …
Rockefeller Brothers Fund announces $48 million increase in grantmaking budget
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has announced that it will increase its grantmaking budget by $48 million over five years, including $10 million for a new programme focusing on racial justice. The other funds will go …
A global pandemic, an economic crisis: What can foundations, philanthropists, and funders do?
This is the first in a global series of articles and conversations. Each month, we will invite people all over the world to share and contextualise the role of foundations, philanthropists and funders in their …
