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Professor of Collective Intelligence, Social Innovation and Public Policy, University College London

Opinions - 3 May 2023

Arts and culture at the core of philanthropy

Although the arts can’t fix high energy prices or missiles raining down on innocent civilians, they are very much part of these struggles and transitions – helping people to make sense, to respond and to campaign.

Head of the Beijing Office, Stiftung Mercator

Christian Straube

Project Manager, Stiftung Mercator

Opinions - 25 April 2023

Learning from and learning with: Why now is the ideal time for a new PLP China-Europe

Philanthropy rests at the intersection of civil society; economic and political structures; and the challenges of our time. The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe has been bringing together practitioners from China and Europe since 2016. Why do we need this kind of exchange even more after the pandemic and considering the challenges in EU-China relations?

Senior Fellow, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC); Board member Trico Charitable Foundation, Social Innovation Canada and Green Economy Canada.

Opinions - 12 April 2023

Getting started on designing a philanthropy innovation ecosystem agenda

The philanthropic sector, supported by philanthropy support organisations, is poised to shift its role and actively enable a socially just, inclusive net-zero transition. The speed and scale of this transformational change depends in part on how PSOs deploy a broadly supported Philanthropy Innovation Ecosystem (PIE) strategy.

Head of the Funders Collaborative Hub, Association of Charitable Foundations

Opinions - 12 April 2023

Catalysing collaborations: learning from the Funders Collaborative Hub

The Funders Collaborative Hub, hosted by ACF, launched in its current form in 2021. Jim Cooke considers how the Hub is playing a catalytic infrastructure role for UK funders, by making the ecosystem more visible, multiplying the possibilities for connection and identifying and championing excellent practice.

Liubov Rainchuk

Deputy Director, Zagoriy Foundation

Opinions - 11 April 2023

Healthy atmosphere: how to maintain the morale of non-profit sector employees

Only 29% of non-profit employees in Ukraine show no signs of burnout. Exhaustion is driven by a number of factors including external pressure, expectations, personal beliefs and the desire to help colleagues and non-profit organisations need to provide tools, support and leadership to prevent and combat exhaustion.

Klaus Fruchtnis Durán

Country Manager « Art in the community » Programme, Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso

Opinions - 11 April 2023

The Power of Participation and Collaboration in Arts and Culture

Participation and collaboration have long been critical components of art and culture, but their significance is more evident now than ever before. In light of the unprecedented challenges that the world is currently facing, the arts hold the potential to inspire and instigate positive change.

Nevgül Bilsel Safkan

General Manager, Sabancı Foundation

Opinions - 27 March 2023

There is no small step for the climate emergency: Every effort is important

The Sabancı Foundation embarked on its climate journey a few years ago, especially motivated by several devastating disasters triggered by climate change. Taking small but concrete steps, the foundation has designed a road map and is now trying to integrate a climate lens into each of its programmes as well as being a model to other foundations in Turkey.

Key Programmes Lead - Philanthropy, Social Innovation Exchange

Director of Special Projects, AVPN

Opinions - 14 March 2023

Philanthropy from the heart: Exploring collaborative DNA as PEX’s “X-factor”

Ultimately, collaboration is a heart over head thing. That’s precisely why it’s hard work, and also why it’s necessary.

Pavithra Ramesh

Impact Research Lead, Philanthropy Ireland

Opinions - 9 March 2023

The importance of collecting and visualising data in the philanthropy sector

Visual mapping can be a powerful tool to communicate the impact of interventions, demonstrate the distribution of resources, and highlight areas of need. By presenting data around philanthropic efforts in a comprehensive and accessible way, visual mapping can help to engage stakeholders, build support for interventions, improve transparency, promote accountability, and drive advocacy in the sector.

Organising Member, Grant Givers' Movement (GGM)

Opinions - 8 March 2023

Food, Fuel, and Fiat

What do the Collapse of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the Warring States Period, and the UK Cost of Living Crisis all have in common? Political instability, environmental issues, and economic mismanagement. Although the specific contexts and causes differ, issues such as excessive government spending, natural disasters, and social unrest have led to the collapse of pharaonic power and the adoption of new systems.

Verónica López

Economist, Analistas Financieros Internacionales (AFI)

Economist, Analistas Financieros Internacionales (AFI)

Opinions - 7 March 2023

Where there is a need, there is a foundation

A recent study by the Asociación Española de Fundaciones looked at the social and economic contribution of foundations in Spain. It found that foundations are essential agents in Spain’s economy and society, not only from a charitable standpoint but from an economic one as well.

Visiting Researcher, Maecenata Stiftung

Opinions - 15 February 2023

One step that can significantly increase your listening process

When foundations publicise that they listen to the ones they support, do they also publicise how the voices heard were addressed? How do those voices influence decision-making?

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