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Views from an impact-first satellite operator
Pacific Islands has often been marginalised in global affairs due to a number of factors – their remoteness, small populations, and lack of economic resources to name a few. In recent years, however, there has …
‘We’re here to serve, we’re not here to demand’
‘We’re here to serve, we’re not here to demand’ Last month, AVPN hosted their 2023 Global Conference in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in partnership with Yayasan Hasanah. Alliance polled our audience to …
Understanding India’s social sector funding landscape
The funding landscape in India remains rather enigmatic for non-profit organizations. The limitations of accessing first-hand information on giving behaviours often deter Indian non-profits from undertaking targeted outreach. And unlike in the USA and Europe, …
Europe Day event celebrates continent’s philanthropy
Last month, the Philanthro-lab hosted its first-ever Europe Day to celebrate the work of all the nonprofit actors working on the large scale of Philanthropy and Europe. Building bridges between different sectors and creating value …
What does it truly take for funders to nurture equitable systems change?
In mission-driven circles, systems-change work – which is focused on the root causes of problems – is sometimes treated like an unattainable dream. But it doesn’t have to be. In studying successful equitable social-change efforts …
We must be continuously strengthening the ecosystem of African philanthropy: Jackie Asiimwe, CivSource Africa
Alliance in collaboration with WINGS has been commissioned by Propel Philanthropy to conduct a 10 part interview series on the work of Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations and the benefits they bring to the sector. This …
Casa Fund expands with MacKenzie Scott donation
The Casa Fund is expanding its resources across the region, including projects aiming to combat deforestation and protect the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Newfound resources came from donations made by major American philanthropist MacKenzie …
Dr Nathalie von Siemens new President of Siemens Stiftung, as foundation announces new topic areas
Having occupied the role of Deputy President since 2020, Dr Nathalie von Siemens has now succeeded Berthold Huber, who held the position since 2014, as the President of the Board of Trustees of Siemens Stiftung. …
Open Society Foundations announces cuts
Open Society Foundations, founded by 92-year-old former hedge fund manager George Soros, has announced that it will cut at least 40 per cent of its global staff. ‘The Board aims to transform operations across the …
Regaining balance from corporate farms: community gardens and agriculture philanthropy go hand-in-hand
Agriculture has long been a contributor to the global climate crisis, and it’s intrinsic to how industrial agriculture operates today. In 1990, half of the farms in the United States were small or medium sized. …