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Resources needed after US election ‘to make sure that all votes are counted fairly’, warns $200 million democracy-focused funder
With the US election just days away, a democracy-focused funder has signalled the alarm bell that more is needed to strengthen the increasingly fragile state of democracy in the country. ‘Given the avalanche of disinformation leading up to November 5th [election day], we anticipate that organisations, communicators and campaigns will need additional resources after election day to make sure that all votes are counted fairly,’ says Beth Huang, Civic Engagement & Democracy Program Officer of …
Nonprofits must be prepared for political upheaval. Many aren’t.
In the leadup to Election Day in the US, nonprofit organisations face political uncertainty that could dramatically reshape their operations, advocacy efforts, programs, and funding. For organisations focused on civil liberties, human rights, social justice, and environmental protection, this uncertainty comes at an already perilous moment. Regardless of the election outcome, whether these organisations are prepared to respond to the new political environment and administration will determine their ability to navigate the challenges ahead and …
Empowering communities from within: Reflections from CFANZ conference 2024
Shifting power, enabling community agency and the Indigenization of philanthropy were just some of the powerful themes at the Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand conference Empowering Communities – Te whakamana i ngā hapori , that took place in Ōtautahi Christchurch between 21-22 October 2024. At the conference opening, Barry Knight from the Global Fund for Community Foundations, challenged Western-centric/top-down ways of thinking about ‘impact’, and their accompanying indicators (typically money), which can be lifeless …
We need a new triple AAA model to build trust
In 2016, I wrote Too Important to Fail – it’s a Question of Trust. This was in reaction to a report for the World Humanitarian Summit which highlighted that ‘only 0.2 percent of reported humanitarian funding was channelled directly to national and local NGOs in 2014’. Arguing that this was the most important funding gap, I suggested that strengthening accountability and financial standards would help more donors to give directly – believing that accountability is …
Trust as the foundation for change: Practical steps to strengthen relationships between funders, grantees, and community stakeholders
As humanitarian needs surge and global development priorities escalate, trust has become the critical priority in forging effective partnerships to …
Philanthropy is more than money
For those focused on resource activism for organisational survival, the title of this post could suggest the privileged luxury of …
From conservation to climate: environmental philanthropy in historical perspective
In June 1972, Maurice Strong led a bicycle convoy of delegates into the UN Conference on the Human Environment in …
We need to rebuild the trust deficit
The widespread recognition that our global structures and systems are unable to stand up for human rights, fight for peace …
Young women are shaking up the world’s rich lists – and consequentially philanthropy
What do Selena Gomez and Mackenzie Scott have in common? They’re both new additions to the global billionaire club. I …
‘I’ doesn’t mean ‘Invisible’: the intersex human rights movement deserves attention
For many decades, and especially since the Stonewall riots in 1969, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer people, activists, …
USAID and Johnson Foundation sign commitments to bolster Latin American and Caribbean health workers
USAID and the Johnson Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding to help build and strengthen the global health workforce, starting …
A new vision for philanthropy in Israel and Palestine
In February, I was lucky to be among the 200 delegates from the fields of philanthropy and peacebuilding who were …
India to get USD $500 million ‘blue’ climate investment loan
Off shore renewable energy, clean water systems and sustainable shipping in India, are to get USD $500 million of private …