This blog originally appeared on the Rien van Gendt Philanthropy Services website on 11 January 2021 How enlightened would it be, if foundations were to use gender lens investing as one of their strategies to contribute to a more sustainable world! There is a… Read More
At the end of a turbulent year, many of us were following the US elections with our hearts in our mouths, hoping that our friends across the pond would vote for the prospect of a more peaceful, tolerant, just and sustainable America. Joe Biden’s promise to re-engage in multilateral conversations,… Read More
This blog first appeared on the Alliance magazine website in December 2020 How can grantmakers be sure the programs they fund have the maximum possible impact? For grantmakers, the most critical factors are agile, flexible, learning-oriented leadership. Grantees, on the other hand, say they can be most effective… Read More
Since COVID-19 hit the world in March 2020, the topic of accessible events and gatherings is more important than ever. Most conferences and meetings of all kinds have been re-invented and re-designed. This is an opportunity but also a danger for those with various forms of disabilities. If these new… Read More
This blog also appears on the Alliance blog| Image credit: Designed by Freepik Twenty-five years ago, the World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted a Platform for Action that transformed national and international policies almost all over the world, recognizing that women’s rights… Read More
Many foundations are shifting their funding strategies towards core support. But few foundations are yet taking seriously the organisational development of grantees. Now, more than ever, we need to invest in strengthening civil society organisations. In such an environment, five Swiss Foundations, Laudes,… Read More
In 2016, many Americans watched the US presidential campaign with dismay, wondering what had become of our democracy. Little did we know at the time, that the erosion of trust in democratic institutions, and the institutions themselves, would accelerate at a blinding pace under the administration of President Donald Trump. … Read More
Offered the option of being given one super-power which would you choose: Superhuman strength? Invisibility? The ability to fly? There is one catch though – you cannot control the consequences. Selecting superhuman strength might result in accidentally crushing the person you love; selecting invisibility means that society as a whole… Read More
This time last year I left my Clarion family to embark on the most exciting chapter of my career as Head of Youth Voice at The National Lottery Community Fund. I was so excited to be taking on a role where I could not only embed a culture change for… Read More
In 2019, the Compagnia di San Paolo foundation transformed its organization to reflect the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals framework. These radical changes were supported by a detailed analysis of more than five thousand projects supported by the foundation over the previous four years. Matching project description with keywords… Read More