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Analysis Stefaan G. Verhulst, Lisa T. Moretti, Hannah Chafetz and Alex Fischer 11 April 2023

Modernizing philanthropy for the 21st century

We live in a changing world, one marked by a cascade of seemingly intractable challenges – and ever-increasing new challenges coming in different forms. From climate change to economic inequality to the threat of global …

Opinion Lynda Mansson 20 March 2023

Flying too close to the fire

Passion is like fire. Those of us who work in the non-profit world are usually driven by passion for the cause we are devoted to and the ability to make a difference. We are striving …

Conference reports Aarti Mohan, Lekhya Reddy and Kriti Jain 16 March 2023

Accelerating the impact of giving in India

At the 14th Dasra Philanthropy Week, diverse stakeholders from the social impact sector gathered to convene and collaborate on ideas for sustained action for a transformed India. The event featured diverse leaders of grassroot organisations, …

Analysis Denis Mizne 7 March 2023

Getting global education back on track

Collaboration across sectors has the power to transform philanthropy into a more valuable instrument for social welfare. This has never been more important than in the aftermath of Covid. The impact of Covid on education …

Special feature Jeroo Billimoria 7 March 2023 For Subscribers

How collective impact can shift funding practices

To make a dent in the major problems we face, collaboration is necessary. But first of all, we need to get funders to support collective action The achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …

Analysis Fan Li 7 March 2023

In Asia, evaluating business as a force for good

A key theme of the first Asia Philanthropy Congress was the role the private sector can play in creating sustainable and inclusive societies ‘We (in Asia) need to triple our efforts. We don’t have much …

Opinion Sorin Cebotari 4 February 2023

Are community foundations relevant when we talk about climate?

Why should community foundations focus on environmental protection and climate change? The answer is rather simple and straightforward – because there is no way around it. While we talk about climate change at the global …

Conference reports African Youth Philanthropy Network 31 December 2022

Young people develop strategies to lift up philanthropy in Africa

The African Youth Philanthropy Network (AYPN) held its third Leadership Conference in Accra, Ghana from 27-29 November 2022. The conference brought together Sub-Regional Leaders, AYPN Secretariat Team and AYPN Co-Hosts Partner Teams to a round …

Conference Report 1 Amy McGoldrick 13 December 2022

2022: A Year in Philanthropy

At the end of a long and tumultuous year, Alliance hosted an event at the Aga Khan Centre in London. Looking at the key trends and topics of 2022, we began with a livestreamed panel …

Interview Andrew Milner 8 December 2022

Doug Miller and Naina Subberwal Batra on IVPC’s future

It’s been a long trek since Doug Miller and four others set up the EVPA and it has taken in the creation of other social investing networks on the way, most recently the International Venture …