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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …