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The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving

Ian MacQuillin 13 November 2023

When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, people wanted to help. The way they often do that is by giving money, and an appeal by the Disasters Emergency has raised £420 million (and counting). The DEC …

The Earth is a complex connected system 

Active Philanthropy 10 November 2023

A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 4  What happens in one part of our planet, doesn’t stay there. The Earth is a complex, connected system. When one part of the Earth’s system …

Tarsadia Foundation wins Catalyst 2030 award for trust based philanthropy

Charles Keidan 9 November 2023

California-based Tarsadia Foundation, and its CEO Maya Patel, received recognition for a distinct approach to philanthropy at an awards ceremony in central London on 8 November. The Catalyst 2030 Awards, which recognise efforts across the …

The power of learning and sharing: a key component for organisational resilience 

Clare Maddison 7 November 2023

What does resilience mean in the context of organisational growth and development? How can funders help to build the conditions for a thriving voluntary sector?  The crises of the past few years have shown just …

Philanthropy’s crossroads: Navigating dilemmas to champion systemic change

Heather Grady, Caroline Suozzi and Olga Tarasov 6 November 2023

As philanthropy grapples with weighty questions about its responsibility and role in addressing systemic issues, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the Shifting Systems Initiative are diving deeper into issues the initiative has explored since its inception …

Carbon emissions have created our warmer temperatures

Active Philanthropy 3 November 2023

A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 3 The last decade really stands out: For nine years in a row (2014-2022), we’ve seen the warmest years on record. However, temperatures do not change …

Tax the wealth of the world’s richest, not their income, says EU tax research group 

Shafi Musaddique 31 October 2023

The world’s top 3,000 wealthiest people should pay a 2 per cent levy on their total wealth, rather than their income, according to a think tank informing EU tax policy.  The EU Tax Observatory’s global …

Unpacking the post-pandemic funding landscape: A closer look at global aid and philanthropy

Jenny Lah 31 October 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, what has been the impact on global aid and philanthropy? Has civil society funding or human rights funding been sacrificed for COVID or migration responses? The Transparency and Accountability …

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Alliance magazine 30 October 2023

We believe that collaboration is essential for a thriving philanthropy sector, which is why we’re partnering with The Nonprofit Quarterly to bring you access to two leading media platforms in the field.   Until November 30, you …

Climate science is well understood

Active Philanthropy 27 October 2023

A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 2 Despite what it may seem, climate science is not a recent discovery – we have many, many decades of research and knowledge to draw on. …