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