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Philanthropy at a Crossroads: Confronting the past by embracing futures thinking

Can the philanthropic sector embrace futures thinking, challenging its own legacy, and transform into an engine for change?

André Wilkens

Director, European Cultural Foundation

Opinions - 29 November 2024

How to celebrate

As much as we’d love to throw a big party to celebrate our anniversary, now doesn't feel like the right time.

Stefan Flothmann

Founder & Co-Lead, Mindworks Lab

Jozsef Feiler

Director of South East Europe & Hungary Programme, European Climate Foundation

Opinions - 15 November 2024

Bridging the divide: How funders can align climate mitigation and adaptation

As the world faces growing climate impacts, the debate around mitigation versus adaptation has never been more pressing. Instead of seeing adaptation and mitigation as opposing forces, funders should find ways to integrate them. This approach can empower communities, build social capital, reduce climate denial, and engage new audiences in climate action.

Rien van Gendt

Van Gendt Philanthropy Services

Opinions - 14 November 2024

“Philanthropy Back to the Drawing Board”: One year on

In October 2023 the international version of my book, “Philanthropy Back to the Drawing Board: Shaping a Future Agenda”, was published by Philea, following the Dutch version a year…

Runa Khan

Founder and Executive Director, Friendship

Opinions - 14 November 2024

Reflections on global philanthropy for greater impact: A value-based holistic approach rooted in experience

Reflecting on the global challenges we face today, from the increasing socio-economic inequalities to climate change, responsible giving is as important as responsible receiving. Philanthropy must not only respond to…

Reham Basheer

Program Manager - PMEL, Wilde Ganzen

Opinions - 14 November 2024

Wilde Ganzen’s journey with participatory grantmaking

In late 2021, Wilde Ganzen began exploring methodologies to enhance community participation with minimal interference from the organisation. Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) emerged as a promising approach – not only to…

Pedro Calado

Director of the Active Citizens Programme, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Opinions - 14 November 2024

Beyond funding: Exploring participatory practices in the Gulbenkian Foundation’s management of the Active Citizens Fund

The philanthropic task has become more complex due to disruptions caused by the global pandemic, persistent socio-economic inequalities, increasing polarisation, institutional racism, and the widespread impacts of climate change. These…

Bathylle Missika

Head of the Networks, Partnerships and Gender Division, OECD

Opinions - 14 November 2024

Beyond trust: How philanthropy should move towards more flexible funding to maximise impact

Foundations support development in many ways. What they fund and support is important. But how they provide this support is critical to achieving impact. In recent years, philanthropy has increasingly…

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