Flexible Funding for Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Pathways for Change
Philea will host “Flexible Funding for Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Pathways for Change” online on 21 September to launch the new report “Unrestricted Funding: A Practical Guide for Funders”.
Unrestricted funding remains uncommon across much of philanthropy. Many funders and grantees agree it strengthens organisations and shifts power towards grantees, yet concerns persist around loss of control, reputational and compliance risk, uncertainty around accountability, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems built for project funding.
A new report from Philea takes these concerns as starting points for constructive dialogue rather than obstacles to argue away and combines research, case studies and practical tools to help funders adopt more flexible, strategic and impactful funding practices.
The publication comes at a critical moment. As organisations face increasingly volatile political, economic and social environments, the ability to adapt, invest in organisational capacity and respond to emerging challenges has become essential. This session will bring together funders and sector experts to discuss the guide’s findings, explore common barriers to unrestricted funding and share practical experiences of introducing more flexible funding approaches. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute examples and insights that will help shape future editions of this evolving resource.
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