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Philanthropy is missing in action – again – on Israel/Palestine
What should philanthropy be doing in the face of distressing scenes from Israel and Gaza? That’s the question many are asking. Yet the philanthropic world seems eerily silent, paralysed by inaction. I can relate. After …
Review: From Charity to Change: Inside the World of Canadian Foundations
The model of the charitable foundation is increasingly under criticism. ‘Wealth draws envy and philanthropy draws suspicion’ is one of Hilary Pearson’s many punchy phrases. Her book about the world of Canadian foundations is a …
Gbenga Oyebode on new directions for the African Philanthropy Forum
In April, the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) held its board strategy session at the Legatum Institute in London. Charles Keidan caught up with APFs new chair, corporate lawyer and philanthropist, Gbenga Oyebode, about the aims …
Forward, open and global: TPW comes of age
One of western philanthropy’s most elite networks showed it is ready to open up – and step up – to the challenges of the times. Charles Keidan reports from The Philanthropy Workshop (TPW) summit held …
TPW Global Summit 2023
The Philanthropy Workshop’s Global Summit explored the theme ‘Unlock Abundance: Bold Approaches for a Shared Future,’ with the aim of moving beyond discussion toward meaningful action. As a media partner, Alliance magazine was there …
To achieve real impact, we have to act collectively
The theme for this year’s TPW global summit is unlocking abundance – whether that’s resources, talent or funds which can be used to do good. In their live panel session, TPW explored real life examples …
Not the TPW I knew!
On three weeks notice, I recently received an unexpected invitation to pitch The Philanthropy Workshop in London! I’m based in California’s Silicon Valley and have known TPW for many years as a local experiential learning …
TPW Global Summit starts
The Philanthropy Workshop’s Global Summit will start tomorrow in London until 4 March, exploring the theme ‘Unlock Abundance: Bold Approaches for a Shared Future,’ with the aim of moving beyond discussion toward meaningful action. As …
Major funders call for increased support for Black Feminists
Philanthropy doesn’t invest enough in Black feminist social movements – and the need to increase funding to these organisations is urgent, reads an open letter from the Black Feminist Fund, signed by major funders including …
Ford Foundation gives $80m for nonprofits facing global authoritarianism
The Ford Foundation has announced an $80 million programme aimed at building the resilience of civil society organizations in the Global South. The money will go to virtual hubs in 12 countries over the next five years, …