Data as a catalyst for philanthropy
Philanthropic organisations must consider how to become more innovative, responsive, and effective in the digital era. Here are five steps toward data-driven philanthropy. Read More
Data science, AI and data philanthropy in foundations – on the path to maturity
Embracing data-driven philanthropy is not optional: it is of strategic importance to enhance the sector’s impact. Read More
Reimagining philanthropy: Learning from the MacKenzie Scott experiment
MacKenzie Scott’s distinctive approach to giving is an ongoing experiment, one that stands out as an outlier in the world of philanthropy. Despite its unique nature, Scott’s method offers invaluable lessons for philanthropists globally. In the relatively few years since she began, Scott has given away more than $16 billion,… Read More
Achieving gender equality through collective and targeted funding
While women in Europe still enjoy significant freedoms, there is much work to be done to protect those gains and ensure we achieve full gender equality. The lack of economic inclusion of women and gender non-conforming people is a persistent issue. Read More
Scenario thinking in action
Taking time, even if it is hypothetical and playful, to engage in scenario thinking can help us become unstuck. It can lift us out of the here and now and, and by exploring a range of scenarios, can open minds and stimulate creative and innovative thinking. Read More
Complex challenges require a collaborative response
As humanity evolves and develops, the world is becoming more interconnected. There is an interlinked set of trends that governs our shared reality. From population growth and urbanisation to climate change and environmental degradation, these complexities predict and influence one another, sometimes even blending into each other. They are not only intersecting across issues but also geographies – pulling everyone closer together. Read More
Complex dynamics don’t need to have complex causes
Peter Turchin, complexity scientist and author of “The End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites and the Path of Political Disintegration” discusses the causes of crises past and present, and the importance of better forecasting them in the future. Read More
A monumental step forward for Irish philanthropy with a backdrop of a city in turmoil
A pivotal moment came for the philanthropy movement in Ireland late last year with the launch of the first National Policy on Philanthropy. This policy could not come at a more important time considering the recent Dublin Riots that made the news only last November. Read More
How philanthropy can fund the infrastructure for narrative power
Philanthropy's support for narrative change is expanding. 45 philanthropy professionals convened in 2023 to reflect on the funding practices that strengthen narrative change efforts and the sector norms that stand in the way. Read More
Why funders engage with unrestricted funding and cost recovery (and why they don’t)
MacKenzie Scott’s donations, totalling approximately $13 billion as of spring 2022, represent a significant departure from traditional philanthropic practices. So, is unrestricted funding the way forward, or is it not that simple? Read More
