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Which session at the AVPN 2020 annual conference would you most like to hear about?
The 8th annual AVPN Conference will focus on the impact that networks can bring to scale solutions and advance global agendas. The virtual conference will explore themes such as gender, climate action, nutrition, and health …
Philanthropy bodies launch Unitus Europe to boost COVID-19 response
DAFNE, EFC, EVPA, GSG and NEF have come together to create Unitus Europe – a new European Philanthropy and Social Investing Impact Hub for funders to create effective, cohesive and collaborative responses to COVID-19. The …
The dilemma for a donor: Finance health care or finance the economy
The coronavirus pandemic is presenting countries with major political, scientific, social, economic and public health challenges. Pandemic preparedness and reducing risk of global spread are key concerns; however, the current situation, in which strategies are …
Lessons from a fundraising journey
I have previously written about my views on why donors and philanthropists should give greater consideration to funding first time managers. And similar perspectives have been shared by others in the field. But I rarely …
GSG announce Cliff Prior as new CEO
Cliff Prior, currently CEO of Big Society Capital (BS), will join the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GS) in May as new CEO, taking over from Amit Bhatia, who is stepping down in March …
ABC Fund makes first investment, backing cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire
The Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund) has made its first investment in a cocoa cooperative based in Côte d’Ivoire – Socak Katana. This investment will help the cocoa farmers secure market access and revenue. The …
Transparency is driving impact
The EVPA celebrated its 15th year anniversary with its annual conference in The Hague, marking another milestone in its history of work convening a community of venture philanthropists and investors focused on generating global impact. …
Scaling investments: Small – Bigger – JUMP
What does it take to scale a social impact investment? Pretty much the same as it takes to scale any start-up company you have invested in! Capital and human resources, but even more importantly, the …
EVPA publish charter to guide investors in growing impact space
The EVPA have launched the Charter of Investors for Impact at their 15th Annual Conference. The anniversary was marked by the launch ‘15 Years of Impact – Taking Stock and Looking Ahead’ which identifies different …
Future is happening now: digital transformation and its impact on giving
While there are still discussions whether digital technology is essentially good or bad for philanthropy and charity, it has long been part of our everyday lives. A wide range of non-profits use social media for …
