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What is enabling futures philanthropy? A plea to embrace protopia

Enabling philanthropy for the future means at least two things: building courageously on philanthropy’s strengths vis-á-vis other societal forces, and putting it to an honest test against the best possible version of itself.

Robert Nemeth

Journalism Expert, Media and Journalism Research Center, and Journalism Funders Forum newsletter editor

Opinions - 8 April 2024

The Vital Connection: How Journalism Strengthens the Impact of Philanthropy

In a world where the pillars of democracy face unprecedented challenges, the relationship between philanthropy and journalism is mutually beneficial. While independent media grapples with daunting challenges and crises, the…

Geert de Pauw

Coordinator, Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB)

Opinions - 3 April 2024

How affordable housing helps tackle social inequality: The Community Land Trust Model

Community Land Trust Brussels (CLTB) develops permanently affordable housing projects in Brussels for people with limited means on collectively-owned land.

Filip Lammens

General Manager, VIA Don Bosco Belgium & The Netherlands

Opinions - 2 April 2024

Striving for quality education amidst rising challenges

With improved enrolment rates, schools face their next challenge: increasing quality to let students achieve their full potential. To achieve this, we need to move to a ‘whole school approach’.

Sevda Kilicalp

Head of Research and Knowledge Development, Philea

Stefanos Oikonomou

Head of Programmes – Peer-Exchanges, Philea

Opinions - 20 March 2024

Understanding the power play in MEL

The way we understand, measure, and evaluate impact is deeply intertwined with power, and acknowledging this fact is the first step toward redressing power asymmetries.

Tobias Bürger

Co-project lead, Education and Next Generation program, Bertelsmann Stiftung

Opinions - 11 March 2024

The novel way of the entrepreneur: How young people change entrepreneurship and what they need to flourish

Entrepreneurial landscapes evolve with each generation. We are thus witnessing a significant shift today shaped by the emerging Generation Z (or Gen Z) workforce. With their ascent into the en-trepreneurial sphere, understanding and integrating their unique values and approaches toward the sustainable and digital transition is critically important.

Sara Llewellin

Chief Executive, Barrow Cadbury Trust

Ben Cairns

Director, IVAR

Opinions - 28 February 2024

Funding for systems change: The story of Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Transition to Adulthood Campaign

Increasingly, foundations are showing an interest in systems change work as a means of achieving greater impact when tackling intractable issues.

Michal Blaszczyk

Digital Communications Manager, Clean Air Fund

Opinions - 21 February 2024

Visualising climate justice: Representing the communities hit hardest by air pollution

Marginalised groups are often disproportionately affected by the climate crisis and air pollution. Philanthropies can support equitable representation of climate and social justice issues through photography that authentically portrays the people hit hardest by dirty air.

Stefaan Verhulst

Co-Founder, The GovLab and The Data Tank, and Research Professor, New York University

Opinions - 19 February 2024

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Opinions

What is enabling futures philanthropy? A plea to embrace protopia

The Vital Connection: How Journalism Strengthens the Impact of Philanthropy

How affordable housing helps tackle social inequality: The Community Land Trust Model

Striving for quality education amidst rising challenges

Understanding the power play in MEL

The novel way of the entrepreneur: How young people change entrepreneurship and what they need to flourish

Funding for systems change: The story of Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Transition to Adulthood Campaign

Visualising climate justice: Representing the communities hit hardest by air pollution

Data as a catalyst for philanthropy

Data science, AI and data philanthropy in foundations – on the path to maturity

Reimagining philanthropy: Learning from the MacKenzie Scott experiment

Achieving gender equality through collective and targeted funding