Charles Keidan

Research into the international development sector and its effectiveness by the H & S Davidson Trust points to a flawed system badly in need of reform. In this series of interviews, we talk to figures …

African philanthropy is embracing philanthro-capitalism with a technocratic dimension. A fascinating gathering in Marrakesh showcased the best of it   Africa’s abundance manifests itself in many ways. The explosion of active philanthropy networks is one …

Hilary Pennington of the Ford Foundation talks international development and turning the tables There is growing consensus that the system of international development is broken. But how to fix it is less certain. A report …

Soheir Asaad is Director of Advocacy at Rawa, a Palestinian grassroots community fund using community-led participatory grantmaking across Palestine. Since 2018, over 60 grants have been awarded to grassroots community-based initiatives. Alliance digital editor, Charlotte …

Foundations everywhere should donate at least five percent of their assets each year. That shouldn’t be controversial The social contract between society and its key institutions is fraying. In an ideal world, philanthropic institutions – …

It may seem like the ultimate insider topic, but thanks to a new Australian report, debates about how philanthropy is regulated just got interesting. Most policy chat in recent years has focused on the US. …

Philanthropy across the ‘Global South’ – an elusive shorthand for developing economy countries and regions – is booming. New ‘south-south’ partnerships are being forged, new academic centres are research and teaching about philanthropy in ‘emerging …

Much has been written about Melinda French Gates and what she calls her ‘new chapter’ – her philanthropic plans following her separation from Bill Gates and subsequent departure from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation …

Like motherhood and apple pie, who would not be in favour of pursuing the common good? But what exactly is the common good? And do those of us working in philanthropy have a special responsibility …

Is there really such a thing as social justice philanthropy?  That’s one of the big philosophical questions facing our field. It’s one which those of us working in philanthropy will have reflected on, at least …