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Pulse-check with sector leaders on mental health
The pandemic has put pressure on all levels of the non-profit workforce, leading to rising levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress. We talked to sector leaders about their mental health, their leadership outlook, and …
Time to make strategic philanthropy more human-focused
A sea change is underway in the world of philanthropy. The shift is driven partly by the cataclysmic effects of a global pandemic that has wiped out decades of developmental gains over the past few …
LSE Marshall Institute appoints new director of £50m Impact Accelerator
The LSE Marshall Institute has announced that venture philanthropy and investment specialist Leslie Labruto will be director of its newly launched Marshall Impact Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind new launching ground for innovative social ventures. The new …
An agenda for mental health philanthropy
Many of you reading this, like myself, will have struggled with mental ill health at some point in your life or given support to a loved one who has. Whether you’ve experienced anxiety, depression, disordered …
How is philanthropy responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
This article is being updated as more commitments are being publicised. Following Russian troops’ invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Alliance magazine has been tracking the responses of the philanthropy sector and civil society to …
Peer Dialogue: Being OK in the chaos
How can we approach mental health in a different way that recognises its broad impacts across society? How can we more holistically invest in organisations and people, ensuring that the well-being of staff is put …
Now it’s getting exciting!
Although it is seldom highlighted by the SDGs, good mental health is fundamental to many of the most significant challenges we face. There are positive signs that funders are catching on to this Many philanthropists …
Putting power to good use
Philanthropy is an increasingly significant force in terms of figures for development funding, yet reluctance to make common cause and to measure and account for itself are reducing its effectiveness With $42.5 billion of philanthropic …
Network bodies: alive and well in the Covid era
Two years on from the first lockdowns, we’ve all had to get used to not meeting our peers in person. Andrew Milner investigates the effect this has had on network bodies and how these gregarious …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the March 2022 issue of Alliance: The Americas Global South funders launch climate crisis network Brazilian giving circle for racial equity $3m bid …