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It’s about confluences and ‘escrevivências’ in academia (and philanthropy), when will we understand?
A little boy playing at Flup (Literary Festival of Peripheries), held in Rio. One began on Saturday, October 7, and ran until Wednesday, October 11. Another began the very next day, on the holiday of …
ISTR Latin America and the Caribbean – My journey in a brief journal
Day 1 of ISTR LAC: ‘Las estrellas aconsejan pero no obligan’ or; ‘The stars advise but do not oblige’. And then the big day arrived. After months of dreaming and working voluntarily with a wonderful …
“Why aren’t young Latin American researchers talking about philanthropy yet?” Reflections from a fellow scholar
“Why aren’t young Latin American researchers talking about philanthropy yet?” is a strong question. It is raised from a personal perspective shaped by my experience as a PhD candidate and researcher in the nonprofit field …
Tax the wealth of the world’s richest, not their income, says EU tax research group
The world’s top 3,000 wealthiest people should pay a 2 per cent levy on their total wealth, rather than their income, according to a think tank informing EU tax policy. The EU Tax Observatory’s global …
Conservative voters don’t support UK government attacks on charities ‘being too political’
Most people who plan to vote for Britain’s Conservative Party don’t believe that charities are ‘too political’. In a poll released by the New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), an independent think tank for charities, just …
Wellcome Trust, world’s second largest foundation, hires new CEO
The Wellcome Trust has appointed John-Arne Røttingen, a former medical scientist and public health official, as its new CEO. The world’s second largest foundation, with an endowment of $46.2 billion, said Røttingen brings inclusive …
To measurable impact and beyond; an evolving perception of philanthropy
As various stakeholders gathered at the American University of Cairo for the Arab Philanthropy Forum; core pillars of Arab Philanthropy were highlighted, showcasing a shift in how the world perceives the philanthropic sector. In his …
Reflections from the Conference: living Latimpacto’s rhythm
A few weeks ago, I participated in Latimpacto´s second conference in Rio, titled, Impact Minds Standing Together. The essence of this network is rooted in strengthening human connection. Latimpacto is a young network that grows from the …
Five reflections from Impact Minds
I recently heard someone call this Fall; “Conference Season”. And while I had to chuckle, it was a pretty accurate description of the next three months for the impact sector! With many convenings coming back …
Philanthropy in need of improving data and collaboration beyond sector, the Future of Philanthropy report warns
A new comprehensive report released suggests a need for more, and more useful, data in philanthropy and the need for philanthropists to collaborate not just with each other, but also across sectors. The Future of …
