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The sector that cried wolf?!
It is the understatement of the year to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on our private and social lives, as well as on the economy. The third sector constitutes no …
UK foundations measure themselves with ACF’s Stronger Foundations tool
A new report from ACF compiling data from more than 50 charitable foundations using the Stronger Foundations self-assessment tool has found that UK foundations are most confident when it comes to funding practices and achieving …
Funders must centre community-led work to achieve meaningful change
A recent report from the Firelight Foundation explores the concept of community-driven systems change and provides practical guidance for donors. ‘Community-Driven Systems Change: The Power of Grassroots-Led Change for Long Term Impact and How Funders …
Climate Funders Justice Pledge signatories are resourcing BIPOC-led groups at higher percentage than peers
New data released by the Donors of Color Network finds that most foundations who have taken its Climate Funders Justice Pledge have committed more than 30 per cent of their 2019-2020 climate funding to BIPOC-led …
Enough is enough: why it’s time to independently and publicly rate foundations
There is something wrong at the heart of philanthropy in the UK. On one hand, a range of recent reports has highlighted the substantial strengths of our sector which have shone brightly during the Covid-19 …
New guidelines for donors highlight how to fund effectively in Pakistan
The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy has released ‘Giving to Pakistan: Guidelines for Donors’, a report seeking to inspire and support strategic giving in Pakistan. The report helps donors ensure their giving is done in full …
Public-private partnerships for social good proliferate across Asia
A new report on public-private partnerships in Asia by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society highlights a growing regional trend of companies stepping up to tackle social problems. According to the report, around 80 …
Appetite to further analyse the rationale and efficiency of tax incentives for philanthropy
When commenting on the ERNOP Science and Society Seminar presentation of Giedre Lidelkyte Huber (Geneva Centre for Philanthropy) of key findings from the recent in-depth OECD report, I very much enjoyed the part of the …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the June 2021 issue of Alliance: The Americas Cross-racial network targets climate justice groups Bezos Earth Fund recruits senior personnel Latimpacto study illuminates …
Family Philanthropy Navigator: The inspirational guide for philanthropic families on their giving journey
Reviewed by Filiz Bikmen, Founding director, Esas Sosyal. Remember how it feels to be in a room with a number of small tables, flipcharts, colourful post-its and lively drawings of the participants’ discussions captured on …
