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Singapore relaxes rules for foundations to boost philanthropy
Singapore is loosening rules for private and community foundations, allowing them to go beyond the remit of giving grants. A new set of rules, called the Guidance on Regulation of Grantmakers, foundations will be …
Philea’s European Manifesto calls for a ‘philanthropy single market’
Philanthropy Europe Association (also known as Philea) has called for the establishment of a single market for philanthropy that it says could unlock potential billions of euros worth of grants and incentives. Published in its …
COP28: Major institutions call for increase in funding transition to sustainable food systems
A group of 25 philanthropic institutions, including the IKEA Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation and Robert Bosch Stiftung have announced a joint call for a tenfold increase in funding for transitions and solutions that address urgent global …
Suzanne Biegel endowment fund makes first investments to tackle gender inequality and climate crisis
Heading for Change, the $3.5 million climate endowment set up by the late gender-smart investing pioneer Suzanne Biegel, has made its first five investments. Investees include AiiM, a woman of colour-owned climate technology fund with …
Biden Administration announces over $140 million in grants towards indigenous land restoration
The Biden-Harris administration has announced a joint public-private partnership, that includes a major conservation foundation, in providing $141.3 million spread over 74 grants. In a statement, the US government said it, alongside the National Fish …
Mackenzie Scott’s large, unrestricted donations down from 2020, but continues to transform philanthropy
A three-year study released by the Centre for Effective Philanthropy examining the impact of unrestricted donations from major US philanthropist Mackenzie Scott says her giving has had a transformative effect, despite the size of her …
Participatory grant making is key to shifting the power
What’s the best prescription for achieving the SDG’s? For international NGOs and funders to cede power and control over decision-making to the constituents they aim to serve. That’s the conclusion of a prototype trial on …
Marshall Institute’s Accelerator Summit Day to take place in London
A summit organised by the LSE Marshall Institute’s impact accelerator programme, 100x, is set to take place on 28 November in London, bringing together a range of sectors, from early childhood education to healthcare mobilisation. …
Nigerian philanthropy totalling half a billion in last five years
Nigerian philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a report published by the African Philanthropy Forum (AFP). Philanthropic donations ranged from a low of $922, to as …
Top 25 global funders account for more than three quarters of direct giving
The top 25 global funders account for more than three quarters of direct giving between 2016 and 2019, according to a new report published by the Council on Foundations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation …
