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A call to foundations: make it easier for charities to apply for funding
The system by which charities apply to charitable foundations for funding is dreadful. When I ran an operational charity, I and the team spent far too long on it – often simply re-writing and re-formatting …
Members of Swiss foundation boards think they are diverse. New research shows they’re not.
New research has found that on the boards of Swiss foundations: almost two third of trustees are men; less than five per cent of trustees are under the age of 40; and there is very …
A dramatic change in Ukraine’s culture of giving: the impact of Russia’s invasion
The culture of giving in Ukraine – the focus of Zagoriy Foundation – has changed dramatically since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The change in the amount, quality and speed of help was evident to the whole …
Why philanthropy is critical to creating real social change in Latin America
Like every region of the world, Latin America has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities related to economic, environmental, and social issues. Recognizing the interconnectedness of and the critical issues facing the countries …
Only a quarter of Middle East HNWIs have succession plans for wealth, family businesses
Getting finances in order may be a top priority for many millionaires, but a majority don’t have a plan in place on how their fortunes and businesses will be passed on to the next generation, …
Advancing philanthropy by advancing knowledge
Indiana’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has launched a professional doctorate in philanthropic leadership – the first degree of its kind. Most people interested in philanthropy are ‘doers,’ seeking to make a meaningful social contribution. …
Rethinking non-financial support
Funding is critical when it comes to identifying and scaling innovative social solutions. However, funding alone is not enough to keep social purpose organizations (SPOs) alive and well. Despite increasing sources of capital for SPOs, …
Report: HSDT releases timely ‘Increasing Impact in International Development’
‘Efforts to bring successful results to scale have, for the most part, fallen on stony ground. Rather than consolidating gains and developing assets further, donors shift from one ‘magic solution’ to another with no reliable …
Tales of dynamism and diversity: Reflections on the AVPN 2022 conference
Andrew Milner reflects on the debate at the heart of the AVPN 2022 conference that he recently attended in Bali The Asian decade: it was on the AVPN’s 2022 conference masthead, it was proclaimed from …
Global Updates
This is our round-up of philanthropy news around the world featured in the September 2022 issue of Alliance: Arab Region UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fun tackles SDG goals Economic crisis slows Ramadan giving Wealth concentration rockets …
