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Director, European Cultural Foundation

Opinions - 22 January 2025

What can culture do? A blueprint for Europe’s future

The question is not just what culture can do but whether we are ready to embrace and invest in its power to change society and build a better Europe together through and with culture.

Strategic Philanthropy Focal Point, Fondazione AVSI

Opinions - 21 January 2025

The transformative role of an internal expert: The focal person

We are a learning organisation and believe that every experience is an opportunity for learning and growth. Over the years, the concept of the ‘focal person’ or internal expert has…

Director of Strategic Communications, Lloyd's Register Foundation

Opinions - 17 January 2025

All at sea: Shining a light on a hidden workforce

Behind the global flow of goods and energy lies an invisible workforce. Seafarers face significant risks daily, yet their stories often go unheard. By amplifying their voices and championing safer, more equitable conditions, philanthropy can ensure their vital contributions are recognised and valued.

Marit Fagnastøl

Head of Communications, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB

Opinions - 15 January 2025

Foundations and editor-led media: Insights from Norway’s approach

In early 2024, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB (the Savings Bank Foundation DNB) allocated NOK 388.5 million to the Amedia Foundation to develop it as an independent, non-profit foundation…

Philanthropy researcher and consultant, Thiqa Consulting

Opinions - 6 December 2024

What we need to centre and deconstruct: Thoughts on reimagining philanthropy

We have to start with us, not with externally imposed conversations and frameworks. And this has been both the opportunity and the challenge as the field of African philanthropy has been developing.

Saranel Benjamin

Co-Executive Director, Mama Cash

Happy Mwende Kinyili

Co-Executive Director, Mama Cash

Opinions - 4 December 2024

Change that lasts: 40 years of impact at Mama Cash

It's been forty years since its founding and Mama Cash, the world’s first international women’s fund, is still going strong.

Head of Foresight and Innovation, Philea

Opinions - 2 December 2024

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?

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

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.

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…

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…

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…

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