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Avila Kilmurray
Migration and Peacebuilding Executive, Social Change Initiative
Barry Knight
Executive Director, CENTRIS
Opinions - 14 December 2023

How can philanthropy contribute to a safe, healthy, and just world?

Philanthropy can act when it needs to.  Yet, at the same time, philanthropy has not always geared itself up to make positive contributions in situations of conflict, and certainly, has not brought all its resources – financial and connective – to bear on the current challenges. 
Hanna Woodhead
Program Manager and Curator, Jacobs Foundation – Digital Museum of Learning
Opinions - 6 December 2023

Challenges and opportunities for museums and schools in the digital era

In many ways, museums and schools in the West have followed a similar evolution since the 19th century. Just as museums have evolved from sanctuaries centred around the conservation of precious objects to centres for education and leisure, the expectations for school education are shifting towards a more holistic pedagogy focusing on the famous "21st-century skills". Museums and schools are increasingly expected to be more adaptive to individuals, relevant to their social context, inclusive and sustainable.
Marco Cucé
Programme Officer – Climate Collaborations, Philea
Opinions - 17 November 2023

Decoding COP28: Key numbers that philanthropy needs to know

In the sea of climate change, numbers serve as more than mere statistics – they are beacons, at once both warning of the perils of the crisis we are facing and at the same time providing a course for the direction we must take. These numbers represent both threat and opportunity, as well as suggest the pivotal role philanthropy can play in helping to chart a more sustainable future course.
Ida Skrubbeltrang Hansen
Senior Consultant and Philanthropy Domain Lead, Amsterdam Data Collective
Opinions - 13 November 2023

The Data-Driven Revolution: Philanthropy’s path to maximising impact

In the rapidly evolving landscape of philanthropy, embracing data-driven practices is paramount. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and strategies for success in this transformation. The journey, while multifaceted, holds the promise of a more equitable and impactful sector. To succeed, organisations must address data quality, create effective data governance, and cultivate a data-driven culture.
Luise Burkhardt
Data and analysis consultant, Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen
Kai-Uwe Müller
Data and analysis consultant, Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen
Opinions - 31 October 2023

It’s not just the economy! Conditions for a growing foundation landscape

It’s been more than three decades since the German reunification in 1990, a transformative event that reshaped the nation politically and had a profound impact on its philanthropic landscape. Since then, the German foundation sector has seen remarkable radiance, with the number of foundations with legal capacity under civil law more than doubling to surpass 25,000 by the end of 2022. However, this growth has not been uniform, as regional disparities remain a significant characteristic of the foundation landscape.
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