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An opportunity for philanthropists to have generational impact
The very first opening session at this year’s Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, hosted by the Network of Engaged International Donors and The Philanthropic Initiative, set the frame for the rest of the two-day session. …
Philanthropy has the power to combat growing isolationism
Over the past decade, philanthropic leaders in the United States have increasingly turned away from support for international exchanges, especially in the arts. A deep dive into Candid’s vast data trove reveals that, since 2010, …
The role of philanthropy?
The Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium – held in the beautiful, if somewhat exclusive American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) – provided me room for reflection on changes underway in philanthropy. My own journey …
Funders commit half a billion dollars to reverse local journalism decline in US
A group of 22 foundations and journalism groups has announced a five-year, $500 million commitment to boost local news reporting, reduce systematic inequalities within US journalism coverage and practice, and bolster trust in US institutions. …
A space for inspiration, not just innovation
Inspiration. That’s the ‘I’ word that jumps into my mind immediately even though it was not in the title of the Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, which took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts on September 7-8, …
Bezos Earth Fund CEO urges banks and philanthropists to think outside the box to tackle climate change
The CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund has called on development banks and philanthropists to think more creatively to tackle the climate crisis. Andrew Steer told the Reuters IMPACT conference, held in London, that World …
SDG-speak in our own backyards
How are high-income countries falling short on the SDGs? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrate that economic prowess is not a guarantee of success. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the US was not on track …
Sustainable development: Know your audience
The SDGs can provide a valuable means of aligning and measuring efforts towards sustainable development – even more so when they are customised to local circumstances Comunalia is the Alliance of Community Foundations of Mexico, …
The ‘new’ pluralism and the common good
There are two competing impulses at work in giving. The relationship between them forms a crucial part of modern philanthropy. To fulfil its potential the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ ‘New Pluralists’ initiative should be mindful of …
MacKenzie Scott estimated to have given away $14 billion, half her wealth, in three years
US philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is estimated to have given away more than $14 billion over the last three years, approximately half her wealth. According to a Chronicle of Philanthropy calculation, 17 nonprofits have announced donations from Scott’s …