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Out with reductionism – embrace complexity
The systems that sustain us have always been complex. So why are our responses to them not? Philanthropy needs to lead on this realisation We are in a crisis: the climate is changing rapidly and …
The role of leadership in navigating the polycrisis
Rethinking leadership principles and strategies can help foundations find a way forward in a changing environment. But leadership is not always about leaders As the Covid-19 pandemic reached Switzerland, prompting a nationwide lockdown, certain foundations …
The false dichotomy between trust and results
As the trust-based philanthropy wave is washing over the sector once again, concerns over its ability to prove impact, facilitate learning, and evaluate previous approaches are bubbling up. As a philanthropy professional with over …
Give While You Live: A practical guide to more & better giving in Australia
Reviewed by Michael Seberich, managing director, Wider Sense ‘The philanthropic sector has grown over the last 10 years in Australia, but nowhere near the growth of wealth creation,’ says Peter Winneke, who believes that especially …
Why philanthropists should steer clear of Oxford University
A court has ruled that Oxford University put staff on sham contracts; so why should philanthropists donate to the university until it gets its house in order? It was once observed that our world’s leading universities – …
To ensure education in Ukraine, provide flexible funding to grassroots groups
Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine has had devastating impacts on children’s access to education. Many schools were unable to reopen for in-person classes this fall, and some students struggled to access online classes due to …
Climate Philanthropy in Action: Youth Voices Echoing Through COP28
Climate philanthropy goes beyond charity, it is an investment in the planet we inherit and the legacy we leave behind. African youth are at the forefront in developing cutting-edge tactics for climate adaptation. They contribute …
The realities of social movement legitimacy and resourcing
Social movement especially with a feminist approach is the new sexy term in the funding and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) space. While this is a win for social justice activists, it coincides with the co-option …
Nippon Foundation ramps up Japan earthquake relief efforts
The Nippon Foundation says it remains active in relief efforts in the Sea of Japan, five weeks after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake destroyed over 43,000 homes. The Japanese cities of Wajima and Suzu, where …
US philanthropy promoting democracy sees dramatic rise since 2016
Funding towards the promotion of a healthy democracy has been on the up in the US, driven by rising threat of authoritarianism and concerns over democratic institutions ever since the 2016 election victory of former …
