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Funders and grantees learning from each other: how an Indonesian nonprofit and a Swiss foundation teamed up
What would it look like to transform traditional funder-grantee dynamics into more of a mutually beneficial relationship? If you are a grantee, what benefits could you offer your funder aside from fulfilling the requirements of their grant? …
Flying too close to the fire
Passion is like fire. Those of us who work in the non-profit world are usually driven by passion for the cause we are devoted to and the ability to make a difference. We are striving …
Getting global education back on track
Collaboration across sectors has the power to transform philanthropy into a more valuable instrument for social welfare. This has never been more important than in the aftermath of Covid. The impact of Covid on education …
Revolt or revolution?
The practicalities of change can be just as complex as the principles they are built on When I first took the job of Alliance features editor, my biggest anxiety was that there would not be …
How collective impact can shift funding practices
To make a dent in the major problems we face, collaboration is necessary. But first of all, we need to get funders to support collective action The achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …
Peer Dialogue: ‘Walking the talk of transformation’
Don’t just state your values – live them. Romy Krämer of the Guerrilla Foundation and Kavita Ramdas, independent philanthropy adviser and founder of KNR Sisters Consulting who also has long experience of institutional philanthropy, discuss …
Collaboration is much more than the sum of its parts
Collaboration has the potential to transform the effectiveness of philanthropy by bringing different skills and resources to bear on one problem. So how do you make it work? The past decade has seen a substantial …
Ending the reality of child marriage
Donors can make a difference on key issues by providing local organisations with the direct support they need ‘Everything came early in her life… other than happiness. Stop child marriage now.’ Rishikesh, Nepal (December 2022). …
Philanthropy at the crossroads
The truth of philanthropy’s intentions is contained in actions, not words From the pandemic to nuclear and technological threat, inequality and climate change, we are confronted with a polycrisis, many elements of which are rooted …
Transforming philanthropy means transforming ourselves
Devolving power and giving agency to communities most affected by a problem is vital, but it is not enough. Justice demands that philanthropists hold up a mirror to themselves I am a young person with …
