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Global South leadership on climate philanthropy
Discussions around a power imbalance within climate philanthropy are both necessary and important, but have also led to the rise of a problematic and simplistic narrative that philanthropic organisations in the Global South must be …
Are MacKenzie Scott grant recipients poised for impact in this fiscal landscape?
MacKenzie Scott’s bold leap into philanthropy— an influx of over $17.3 billion in unrestricted grants in less than four years — disrupted a pervasive starvation cycle for more than 2,300 nonprofit organizations. Panorama Global, through …
Melinda French Gates to give away $1 billion towards women’s health and reproductive rights
Melinda French Gates will donate a hefty $1 billion over the next two years. Writing in an op-ed for the New York Times, the philanthropist said she felt ‘compelled’ to put her financial muscle behind …
It’s time to reimagine fiscal sponsorship
There’s an inconspicuous trend happening in philanthropy right now: fiscal sponsorship is rapidly growing. This is due to several factors and it is likely to become even more widespread in the coming years. As the …
Trust-based philanthropy: charities need to be more honest, say funders
Civil society organisations need to be more honest and open with funders, suggested panellists at AVPN’s global conference session Decoding the Meaning of Trust-Based Philanthropy. At AVPN’s event last month in Abu Dhabi, philanthropic organisations …
World Hunger Day: A call for more investment in maternal and childhood nutrition
One billion – roughly one in four – women and girls around the world are malnourished today. It’s a staggering statistic and a challenge that is getting worse, not better. The global price of food …
Belfast celebrates a peace process by posing questions to Philanthropy
Reflecting on discussions held in Belfast, framed by the question ‘Countering Violent Conflict and Polarisation: How Can Donors Help?’ Melanie Greenberg (Humanity United) praised the event – ‘I think it was for creative imagination, moral …
How is climate finance reshaping philanthropy?
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) at COP28 estimated that $500 billion is needed in developing countries in 2025 under the new finance goal to support climate action. UNCTD estimates this should …
Philanthropy needs to address the local news crisis
Imagine if the education system collapsed overnight. For most philanthropists, this would be an obvious and inescapable call to action. Whether or not you were already funding work in the education field, you would want …
MacArthur Foundation launches $100 million competition for ‘anyone, anywhere’
US-based MacArthur Foundation is set to kickstart its latest search for one new recipient of its single $100 million grant aimed at solving the world’s most critical social challenges. The 100&Change competition is open to …