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You only live on through other organizations, says Tubney chair René Olivieri on eve of spend out
I read with interest that ‘perpetuity vs spend down’ was one of just six topics discussed at the EFC and DAFNE Autumn Assembly on 7 November. Given the ever more urgent and seemingly insuperable challenges …
Knowing the difference
‘We make a difference’. This is probably one of the most commonly heard statements in the charity world. But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means? Charities and funders make a …
Giving in perpetuity or spending out: pros and cons
As director of GrantCraft in Europe, I always have my ear to the ground so as to pick up on the impulses and trends that are driving the foundation sector which can later serve as …
The value compass: the five Cs of ‘positive philanthropy development’
It is always worthwhile to look over the fence of your own field. In philanthropy this should come naturally, since we deal with such diverse fields as climate change, poverty prevention, the arts or education. …
Developing foundation management in China
As I suggested in last month’s blog, major concerns for the new foundations in China include good fund management, human resources and board development – how foundations are seeking to make their giving more effective …
Thoughts after the second day of the CIVICUS 2011 World Assembly
It is late Sunday afternoon and the end of the second day of the 10th CIVICUS World Assembly, being held in Montréal. There is one more day to come. I am a bit weary and …
The importance of gender
Women are unduly affected by environmental degradation. They walk further when wells run dry or firewood is scarce. They work harder for less when extreme weather devastates crops. They tend to suffer more from climate …
EFC conference focuses on oceans as metaphor for sustainability
Held in the pretty seaside resort of Cascais in Portugal from 26 to 28 May, the European Foundation Centre’s 22nd annual conference was entitled ‘Resources and Sustainability – The Oceans’. The intention, as explained by …
Grantmakers without Borders conference challenges established wisdom of philanthropy
In a crowded calendar of funder meetings, I always make a point of attending the Grantmakers without Borders annual conference. That’s where I usually find the most cutting-edge discussions of grantmaking issues in an open …
Cross-border giving – how can we sustain the momentum?
The recently released Giving USA 2011 annual report on philanthropy showed that international affairs (giving) is the big winner – up 18.6 per cent cumulatively between 2008 and 2010. Some may assume that this …