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How innovative financing is powering real change within the NGO sector
A vision for a better world, and unilateral actions are no longer enough to realise true change. In the wake of large-scale humanitarian need, disruptions in the traditional funding sources, and a growing funding shortfall, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) need to radically change current structures to create sustainable impact. Donors and philanthropists are thinking more like professional investors, and are seeking more immediate, tangible impact and return on investment in terms of social outcomes. NGOs and …
Investing in Black feminist worlds: The power of intergenerational convening spaces
In February, close to 400 visionary Black feminists from around the globe gathered in Barbados for the 2024 Black Feminisms Forum. An undertaking of the Black Feminist Fund and a multigenerational curatorial team, this dynamic two-day event served as a nexus of ideas, experiences, and aspirations, all centered around the theme of ‘Building Black Feminist Worlds.’ The Forum buzzed with energy as participants engaged in lively discussions, interactive workshops, and artistic expressions, creating a rich …
Empowered favelas: Empowering community leaders to transform lives
At the heart of the Brazilian favelas, where determination and resilience are the local currency, hard-working social projects and community leaders commit their lives to building a better future for the children, young people, women, and elderly people in their communities. However, for the most part, these heroes and the associations they run face many huge obstacles. They often lack access to information, resources, and knowledge that is not only key to fund-raising but also …
Democracy in France depends on restoring a free press
The situation of the press in France is an example of the wider media crisis across Europe. France may have narrowly avoided a far-right government – for now – but the task of mobilising funds for independent newsrooms is just beginning. A (narrowly averted) far-right government in France would have resulted in breakdown of the social fabric, racist, sexist, homophobic discrimination, a war on minorities, the suppression of liberties and ecological regression. But there are …
Why climate philanthropy must increase funding to grassroots agroecology movements
Constructing climate-friendly, healthy food systems that are good for the planet and people remains one of humanity’s great challenges. The …
Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Philanthropy’s Role in Financial Relief for Nonprofits
Imagine being charged with critical life-changing responsibilities while being starved by the same public actors to whom you are accountable. …
Insights from SEE Climate Week in Beijing
Over 100,000 delegates participated in COP28 last year, making it the biggest in COP history. China also sent its largest …
Not so new after all: The origins of West Coast philanthropy
On February 11, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to capture the franchise’s fourth Lombardy …
Why investigative journalism should spark change in the world
Democracy relies on truth and transparency. In 2024, a year where half the world’s population will have the chance to …
Philanthropy and the problem of the Outer Commons
As I look around at the lack of political consensus on what to do about poverty, public health or climate, …
Embracing unrestricted funding to drive transformation
In 2022 we were grateful to become an early recipient of funding from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. This was a huge …
‘This has to be a wake-up call’: Final warning for philanthropy and civil society
The title of this article is a direct quotation from Hanna Surmatz, Head of Policy at Philea, who warned about …
How philanthropists and the new government can work together for change
We’re now in the final days before the election. Attention will soon turn away from campaigning and towards how the …