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SOCAP: a rendezvous in the social space
A gamut of young – but nonetheless experienced – innovative minds surrounded the recent SOCAP 13 conference, in the breathtaking waterfront setting of Fort Mason, San Francisco. A plethora of investor-investee jargons were used, ideas …
Accelerating the accelerators: SoCap pre-event
SoCap2013 brought together 1,600 of the world’s keenest and most inspirational social entrepreneurs, philanthropists and social investors for a week of ideas sharing and deal making. Founded in San Francisco, SoCap is an exploration of …
UBS 10th Global Philanthropy Forum
The UBS 10th Global Philanthropy Forum, held in St Moritz at the end of November, was an outstanding conference, bringing together 120 UBS clients from 35 countries plus 70 speakers and panellists. ‘Phenomenal,’ said Bill …
UBS Forum showcases world of philanthropy for its clients
The UBS 10th Global Philanthropy Forum, held in St Moritz at the end of November, was an outstanding conference, bringing together 120 UBS clients from 35 countries plus 70 speakers and panellists. ‘It’s an extraordinary …
African Grantmakers Network Assembly
What is different about African philanthropy compared to ‘northern’ philanthropy? That was one of the most debated questions at this landmark conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 October – 2 November. It was also …
‘It’s our turn to eat’: reflections from the AGN
The opening plenary of day two of the African Grantmakers Network Assembly, held 29 October to 2 November in Johannesburg, South Africa, focused on youth – or, more specifically, on the relationship between elders and …
African Grantmakers Network Assembly: What’s new? Now? Different?
At the outset let me say that these blogging notes are my own impressions of key themes emerging from a fantastically rich African Grantmakers Network Assembly experience. I am not aspiring to cover the entire …
African philanthropy on the move: celebrating the AGN Assembly
Over the last several months, I have had the pleasure of being part of the organizing team for the Second Biennial African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly – What’s New? What’s Now? What’s Next: Growing African …
Accountability in a changing world: reflections from the AGN Assembly
The prominent role large foundations are increasingly playing, along with various high-profile initiatives encouraging giving, have drawn public interest to philanthropy more than ever. This renewed attention has brought with it new responsibilities, just as …
What can donors do to mitigate the pain of the new normal, asks ASF conference
I had the privilege to attend the 2012 Association of Small Foundations Conference in San Francisco, 6-8 October, attended by more than 1,000 people – trustees, staff and advisers to small staffed foundations and some …
