Author Archive:
Caroline Hartnell
Bending the arc of philanthropy towards justice
Philanthropy has changed a lot, but you don’t see how your own child grows Our field has undergone profound shifts in the last 25 years amounting to a quiet revolution. Put crudely, international philanthropy a …
In love and rage
Philanthropy needs to deploy rage along with love if it is to tackle the existential threat of climate change Charles asked me to write about my journey from philanthropy to climate activism. ‘Philanthropy’ literally means …
In pursuit of reciprocity: Speaking with Gerry Salole
Former Alliance editor Caroline Hartnell first interviewed Gerry Salole 15 years ago, when he had just taken on the role of CEO at the European Foundation Centre (EFC). This interview comes at the end of …
Giving in the Arab region: from ‘giving for God’ to ‘giving for good’
This blog is the last in a series of four drawing on the initial findings of a new study of philanthropy initiated by the Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace. These will …
The rise of middle-class giving in India
This blog is the third in a series of four drawing on the initial findings of a new study of philanthropy initiated by the Working Group on Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace. These will …
Giving in Russia: it’s not only about the big money
What role is philanthropy playing in society? And what role could it play in the future? These are the two questions in the spotlight for a new study of philanthropy initiated by the Working Group …
South Africa’s Bhekinkosi Moyo wins fourth Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize
It is with great pleasure and pride that we can now announce the winner of the fourth Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize: Bhekinkosi Moyo, executive director of the Southern Africa Trust and chair of the Africa …
Individual, family and corporate philanthropy: common trends
Individual, family and corporate philanthropy are often seen as three distinct types of philanthropy, with different motivations for giving. But how different are they in their actual approach to giving? How differently do they address …
Interview with Hilary Pennington
There are changes afoot at the Ford Foundation with a new philanthropy programme. Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president, announced a new focus on inequality and a commitment to provide more general operating support, in a …
Interview with Doug Miller
Ten years ago Doug Miller and four of his private equity industry colleagues founded the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) to stimulate the growth of venture philanthropy in Europe. Three years ago, he created the …
