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Reimagining how we see ourselves: decolonisation and the arts

Alison Guzmán 1 December 2022

What is the role of art and cultural heritage when it comes to decolonizing philanthropy? Why is it important to freely access our cultural patrimony in these changing times? The public is increasingly learning online …

How philanthropy can balance trust, risk, and learning to catalyze innovation

Savanna Ferguson 18 November 2022

Why one organization is taking a leadership-focused and flexible-grantmaking to climate mitigation work – and what others can learn from it. Philanthropy is sometimes an odd pursuit. Borne most often from the fortunes of individuals …

Effectively over: What Does Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall mean for philanthropy and Effective Altruism?

1 Rhodri Davies 15 November 2022

Last week offered a rare opportunity to watch one of the world’s biggest philanthropists self-combust in real time. The spectacular downfall of crypto-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried (commonly known as SBF) and his cryptocurrency exchange FTX resulted …

In U.S., cross-racial community of donors and movement leaders invest in voter engagement

Alliance magazine 10 November 2022

Donors of Color Action and Just Fund have invested $600,000 in a programme to mobilise and prioritise voters of colour in key battleground states in America. The funds will resource state-based groups that prioritise BIPOC …

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Founding President & CEO to step down

Alliance magazine 9 November 2022

Melissa Berman, who has served as the President and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors since its inception 20 years ago, has announced that she will step down in 2023. The RPA Board of Directors is …