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The EU is the largest global donor and also a key political actor, with high influence over global policies and international agendas. The EU also recognizes civil society, in all its diversity and multiple roles, as a key development actor and, as such, is committed to political and policy dialogue with CSO partners at the
Read more →Civicus in an open letter urges that in these critical times, we must nurture civic space and its resourceful actors by expanding relevance and resilience, not reducing it. The letter emphasizes to be mindful that the present moment could also be used as an opportunity by some actors to further restrict the civic space. The
Read more →As the coronavirus quickly spreads, many donors are unsure how to step in and help. It is uncertain why nonprofits should step up right now and start talking to their donors, whether it’s wealthy individuals who give directly or those who give through their foundations. The philanthropy experts advise that nonprofits need to do everything
Read more →COVID-19 is undoubtedly the largest global crisis we have faced in our generation, and we don’t yet know what the full ripple effects of this pandemic will be. While local and state leadership mandate the necessary declarations and policies to keep our communities stable and safe, philanthropic leadership too can step up in support of
Read more →Philanthropic giving by foundations and individuals is set to remain an important source of funding for independent civil society in the future. This briefing explores key trends in philanthropy and their possible impact on civic space. The report concludes that changes in technology, the demographics, and priorities of philanthropy over the coming decades will have
Read more →The last decade was one of people power where small grassroots groups, distributed movements, and major NGOs devoted more time and energy to adapting people-powered strategies to their particular contexts. For decades, many social change practitioners operated on the assumption that wellfunded, well-organized and tightly controlled change-making institutions were essential to building and exercising power.
Read more →According to the BWF/Groundwork Digital “2020 Digital Fundraising Survey,” 2020 might be the year for digital in development work. The article argues that there is always a tipping point—a point in time when the arrival of innovative tactics flood the landscape and overtake the previous “best practices” and technology. The report asks whether 2020 will
Read more →The strategies that fundraisers have been using with a degree of reliable success, are now failing to resonate with donors in the way they had in the past. Today’s donors expect more from the organizations they support. They want to be included and informed about the meaningful work they are giving to. Unfortunately, nonprofits are
Read more →Violent conflict is at a 30-year high. Building peace in any country requires local leadership, broad participation, and unwavering effort. Yet, the people, communities, and organizations best equipped to prevent violence and sustain peace are not receiving the recognition, respect, or resources they need from the international community. This is a situation that funders –
Read more →In 2020, the King Baudouin Foundation will once again be organising the “Spring of Philanthropy” event to promote philanthropy in our society. The “Spring of Philanthropy” will explore and deepen particular philanthropic topics and offer a forum for innovative ideas and new practices that can inspire philanthropists in the way they are committed and tackle
Read more →Donors are at a fascinating and equally challenging time for fundraising in Europe, when the sector is broadening to encompass new types of charities. At the same time, donors are seeing increased emphasis on environmental causes in reflection of growing public concern about the climate crisis. Within this rapidly changing environment where the borders of
Read more →Private foundations working internationally have a challenging agenda to pursue if they want their practice to be consistent with organizational values. They need to figure out how to foster relationships of trust not only with their own grantees — almost all of which are international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) — but also with the in-country CSOs
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