What makes for effective philanthropy?
In our Funding practice column, we answer this question by exploring different funding models of philanthropy, the impact of different types and lengths of funding, collaborative and pooled funding through intermediaries, geographical variations, practice beyond grants, and more.
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Opinion
Does the penny cost more than it’s worth? The hidden cost of grant seekin…
Opinion
Rhetoric vs. reality of progressive trends in global philanthropy
Opinion
Why we leave outcome measurement in the hands of our grantee partners
Opinion
Fiscal hosting is a critical part of civil society
Opinion
How innovative financing is powering real change within the NGO sector
Opinion
Embracing unrestricted funding to drive transformation
Practical advice
The future of investing is impact
Opinion
Old habits prevent generous sustained funding for women and girls …
Opinion
Most grantmakers don’t seem to know if they are effective
Opinion
Reflections on power dynamics and collaborations in funds working with syst…
Opinion
Donors are ignoring Black women at the forefront of our most important soci…
Opinion
Trust-based philanthropy rewards ideas
News
Philanthropists’ role in empowering Africa’s environment guardians
Opinion
Scaling with government: Key lessons for mission-driven organisations
Opinion
Five questions to consider before plunging into a pooled fund
Opinion
Everyone says they love you: Lessons from forty years in philanthropy
Opinion
Philanthropic collaboratives can fuel greater social impact in India
Opinion
Local leaders have the solutions: why aren’t we funding them?
Analysis
Using regenerative finance to address the yawning US racial wealth gap
Practical advice
Doing grant-making differently: what we’ve learned so far
Opinion