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Philanthropy’s Role in Building a Happier, More Just Society
The recent report on global happiness has delivered a sobering revelation: the United States, once a fixture in the top 20, now finds itself at 23rd place, with young adults under 30 ranking a disheartening …
Using regenerative finance to address the yawning US racial wealth gap
For every $100 in wealth held by white households in the U.S, Black households hold only $15, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. ‘Centuries of discrimination in public policy, financial …
Doing grant-making differently: what we’ve learned so far
When the Propel partners first began working together, we set out on a mission to do grant making differently. We knew this would mean unravelling and unlearning what we know about funding, in order to …
How nonprofits must cater for generational differences in legacy giving
Research released by Legacy Futures in the first quarter of this year revealed stark differences across generation cohorts in wealth, the age at which people reach life milestones, and their attitude towards legacy giving. Boomers …
Alliance editor debates mandatory payouts on ‘What Donors Want’ podcast
Alliance Executive Editor, Charles Keidan, spoke with Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Emily Collins-Ellis of I.G. Advisors to debate whether mandatory minimum payout rates should be introduced for charitable foundations in the UK, on the latest …
Bringing a language justice mindset to our work
Practicing ‘language justice’ in our grantmaking is one way that funders can be more inclusive and address power relations in our work with partners. In an earlier article, we discussed why FJS believes that language …
Private philanthropy is a catalyst to bridge gaps in India’s growth
While India’s economic growth accelerates, the landscape of private philanthropy is growing steadily. However, a crucial question arises: Is the affluent segment giving in proportion to the escalating wealth? Dasra unveiled its India Philanthropy Report …
How leading funders build strong, resilient nonprofits in India
Chronic underfunding of nonprofits’ ‘true costs’– programme expenses, core administrative expenditures, organisational development investments, plus reserve funding – blunts the impact funders and nonprofits strive for. As a result, neither party lives up to its …
Philanthropy’s role building youth climate resilience in Somalia
The immediate consequences of climate change have had a disproportionate impact on the youth of Somalia. Changes in weather patterns have resulted in heavy rains and flooding, thereby endangering the livelihoods and future of Somali …
Civil society grants announced amid backdrop of democratic renaissance
Philanthropy’s involvement in bolstering civil society is growing. Nine new grants, at a total of £2 million, have been announced by the UK-based Paul Hamlyn Foundation as it aims to make civil society more equitable …
