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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on non-profit organizations’ fundraising efforts. This article provides insights into navigating fundraising challenges in times of crisis. Donor stewardship and communication are key factors in maintaining strong relationships with donors. Non-profits should focus on cultivating new donors, building relationships with major donors, and leveraging technology to streamline
Read more →Grantmaking is a crucial aspect of philanthropy, yet traditional approaches to grantmaking operations can be ineffective and perpetuate power imbalances. Trust-based grantmaking is an alternative approach that emphasizes mutual respect, transparency, and flexibility between grantmakers and grantees. In “Grantmaking Operations with a Trust-Based Lens,” the authors provide insights into how grantmakers can apply trust-based principles
Read more →Philea, a prominent philanthropic organization, has launched its innovative Futures Philanthropy Initiative. This initiative aims to shape the future of philanthropy by promoting new approaches and strategies that drive positive change. The initiative will foster collaboration among philanthropists, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges. Philea encourages forward-thinking philanthropy beyond traditional
Read more →In a thought-provoking article, Bond highlights the importance of reconsidering how the international development sector discusses in-country refugee costs and Official Development Assistance (ODA). The author argues that the current narrative often portrays refugees as a burden on host countries’ development progress, inadvertently perpetuating negative stereotypes. Instead, the article suggests reframing the discussion by emphasizing
Read more →The Global Indices Tracker is an online tool that provides real-time data on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on countries worldwide. Developed by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, the tracker aggregates information from various sources, including official government data and news reports, to produce a range of indices that measure the pandemic’s social,
Read more →The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has warned that civil society in Europe is under attack and needs more support. In a report, the EESC notes that CSOs are facing increasing pressure from governments, businesses, and other actors and that this is leading to a situation where many CSOs are overburdened and exhausted. The
Read more →The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) is sharing it’s experience and how it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by allocating resources and opportunities to support its grantees and partners. The RBF has created a COVID-19 Response Fund to provide emergency grants to organizations addressing urgent needs related to the pandemic. In addition, the RBF has
Read more →The article discusses the importance of philanthropy and how it can address social issues and help improve people’s lives. It emphasizes that philanthropy should not be seen as a luxury or an afterthought but as a vital component of social change. Philanthropy can support various causes, including education, health, and environmental protection. The article also
Read more →The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is committed to advancing gender equity and promoting the leadership and expertise of women across the globe. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Fund is highlighting its ongoing efforts to support feminist leadership and thought. This includes funding for organizations working on women’s rights and gender justice, as well as
Read more →An article published by Philea discusses how philanthropy support organizations can play a vital role in catalyzing social transformation. It argues that investing in infrastructure, such as technology, data, and networks, can be a powerful way to support and strengthen the organizations working on social change. By investing in these key areas, philanthropy support organizations
Read more →The OECD’s Development Co-operation Report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in foreign aid and outlines recommendations for donor countries. The report highlights the need for greater transparency, accountability, and collaboration among donors and recipient countries to ensure that aid is effectively utilized and achieves its intended goals. One key recommendation is the importance
Read more →Hundreds of organizations across socio-economic justice and public services sectors, from education and health services, to care, energy, food, housing, water, transportation, and social protection, are coming together to address the harmful effects of commercializing public services, to reclaim democratic public control, and to reimagine a truly equal and human rights oriented economy that works
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