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Making philanthropy’s superpower super
How foundations are choosing their investments and engaging with companies to shape the future Philanthropy has an unlikely but critical superpower, as Danielle Walker-Palmour says in her lead article: investment. European foundations have over 500 …
The Hewlett way
The philanthropic world is facing mounting challenges. As the impacts of climate change, inequality, global pandemics and authoritarian populism increase, foundations are being called on and, in some cases, called out more than ever. At …
The case for investing with a gender lens
Gender lens investing – the deployment of all forms of capital from philanthropic to public – to further the cause of women’s empowerment and the pursuit of their rights is not just good for women, …
September 2020
Inside the world of philanthropic investments The philanthropic world is facing mounting challenges from the impacts of climate change to inequality, global pandemics and authoritarian populism increase. At the heart of sector debates is the …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the September 2020 issue of Alliance: The Americas Bezos ex-wife gives $1.7bn to non-profits Hewlett pledges almost $170m to racial justice funding Ford …
‘Frustrated’ Hewlett chief hits out at philanthropy sector ‘virtue signalling’
Alliance exclusive – The CEO of one of the world’s leading foundations and climate funders has condemned ‘virtue signalling’ demands for foundations to divest from fossil fuels, suggested that calls for everyone to spend more …
As deadly heatwaves sweep the world, philanthropy can create a cool future
This summer has brought ferocious heatwaves from India to Siberia and the U.S. Lethal temperatures are no surprise – heatwaves are now more common, more intense and longer-lasting, with 2020 likely to be the hottest year …
Successful NGO-corporates collaboration for a brighter future
Over the years, the face of corporate philanthropy in India has experienced a significant change. An activity that was once restricted to a ‘donor-recipient mindset’ has now evolved into a function involving the active participation …
Hong Kong’s Community Resilience Fund: An example of flexibility of social investment for COVID-19
Since the start of the year, the evolving global pandemic situation has continued to batter economies, organisations, and local communities alike. In response, governments and policymakers have unleashed unprecedented financial and policy support measures to …
Impact: The new watchword for investing in the 21st century
Increasingly, impact investors in India are thinking beyond the trade-off between doing good and doing well. Experienced investors acknowledge the potential of private capital to address social issues and achieve financial return (doing well) while …