Alliance magazine

04/07/2024

PWarren Buffett, the world’s tenth richest person with a net worth of $129 billion, has changed the way his wealth will be handed down – and to whom. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman will no longer donate to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after his death.

Shafi Musaddique reports for Alliance magazine 👇

Warren Buffett, the world’s tenth richest person with a net worth of $129 billion, has changed the way his wealth will be handed down – and to whom. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman will no longer …

03/07/2024

Of the many global crises we face, which do you address first? And how do you deal with the complexity each one of them poses? Is philanthropy helping, or does it need a redesign? Does it indeed pursue the common good?

In search of answers, the Pursuit of the Common Good (PCG) initiative conducted a survey of more than 50 experts from around the world on their perceptions of the common good and philanthropy. The results of this ground-breaking survey – the first of its kind on this subject – are presented in the PCG’s 2024 report, A New Paradigm for the Common Good.

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26/06/2024

Have you had a look at the 2024 Philanthropy Australia Conference program yet? Plenaries and panels – tick! Concurrent sessions and masterclasses – tick! Side events – tick! It’s going to be a compelling and engaging Conference and together we’ll grow more and better giving in Australia.

Family foundation? Not-for-profit? New gen? Corporate foundation? Impact investor? Intermediary? Expert? Newby? There’s something for you at Adelaide 2024.

Download the program here: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/about-us/publications/philanthropy-australia-conference-draft-program/

If you haven't yet registered, click here to learn more and register today: https://philanthropy.eventsair.com/philanthropy-australia-national-conference-2024/

26/06/2024

We want to open and broaden the philanthropy conversation. That means taking active steps to include, welcome and amplify previously excluded voices.

The goal of the new Alliance magazine Inclusion Fund is to overcome these financial and language barriers by supporting and incentivising contributions from front line or grassroots organisations and those who do not speak English or have it as a first language. ⬇

We want to open and broaden the philanthropy conversation. That means taking active steps to include, welcome and amplify previously excluded voices. Our externally led EDI audit in 2023 identified two key barriers to achieving …

25/06/2024

"Thanks to sky-high salaries, sponsorships, and broadcasting revenues, modern football has spawned a globally outward, politically progressive band of multi-millionaires turning themselves into individual grantmakers..."

Shafi Musaddique on how Football and philanthropy have been inextricably linked since the birth of the beautiful game. ⚽ 💰

Of the five billion people watching the European Championships this summer, the vast majority may not realise that they are, in fact, watching philanthropists on the pitch. Football and philanthropy have been inextricably linked since …

24/06/2024

"Accountability is not an ugly word. It should be welcomed by everybody..."

Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation مؤسسة عبد الله الغرير, speaks to Charles Keidan about their unique model of education philanthropy ⬇

Sonia Ben Jaafar is CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, one of the largest privately funded philanthropic education initiatives in the Arab world. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director of EduEval, a …

19/06/2024

Every month, Alliance magazine regional representatives from around the world provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Read the latest update below!

Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for May 2024   CAPS Published Latest Research on Government Procurement from the Social Sector …

04/06/2024

Most philanthropists would claim that enhancing the common good is at the heart of their philanthropic purpose. But how many live up to this expectation? How would philanthropy be different if pursuing the common good became the defining principle in efforts to find solutions to the world's problems?

Guest edited by Judith Symonds(Sciences Po) and Bruce Sievers (Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University), this FREE special feature will make the case for philanthropy to renew and prioritise the idea of the common good as a primary goal for the successful functioning of contemporary society.

Download for free today! ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3e7x5dek

21/05/2024

Corporate foundations are a significant channel for private companies and entrepreneurs to fulfill their social responsibilities and play an active role in participating in the Third Distribution in China.

What's their current status? Analysis from Beijing Normal University 👇

Corporate foundations are a significant channel for private companies and entrepreneurs to fulfill their social responsibilities and play an active role in participating in the Third Distribution[1] in China. The report to the 20th National …

17/05/2024

The concept of the ‘common good’ that today guides diverse missions in the continent’s nonprofit sector (including philanthropy) and the pursuit of the public good in government originates from this pluralistic, divergent, fluctuating stew of practices."

North Americans have evolved away from an early tradition of sharing to today’s environment of continually contested values, writes Clara Miller ⬇️

In North America, social ideals encompassing the ‘common good’ have existed from the earliest times of human habitation. First Nations tribes, groups of European settlers landing from England, France and Spain, enslaved Africans arriving under …

13/05/2024

"We uncovered the value of this funding model, which holds the potential to fund in a way that is strategic, equitable and collaborative. But we also found inherent challenges..."

Five questions to consider before plunging into a pooled fund 🌊 ⤵

Pooled funds are fresh and innovative additions to the UK philanthropic landscape. Examples such as the Civic Power Fund, which is championing grassroots community organising, the Power of Pop Fund, which is growing the pop …

29/04/2024

"With nearly one-quarter of Americans and nearly one-half of adolescents struggling with mental health conditions (and teenage girls especially enduring unprecedented levels of sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts), the state of American mental health today is the very definition of an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ call to action. The philanthropic community, like everyone else, must respond."

Courage is the defining quality of people with mental and behavioral health challenges, who brave daunting internal and external challenges to seek help. Courage is also the key ingredient in the philanthropic work America needs …

24/04/2024

"Everyone knows the difference between a serious philanthropist and one who treats the field as a joke – even if you don’t agree with their politics. Serious funders build committed staff teams, participate in conversations about how to do things better, consider issues of race, gender and climate."

Elon Musk's philanthropy is corrosive to everything philanthropy should stand for, writes Charles Keidan. Don't miss the latest Column entry ⬇️

The billionaire’s philanthropy is corrosive to everything philanthropy should stand for For one of the world’s richest and most famous men, who exerts a magnetic forcefield of attention, it is remarkable that comparatively little has …

24/04/2024

It is now clear that violent conflict is an integral feature of the global polycrisis, and the philanthropic community can no longer be missing in action. These themes are brought out in two surveys examining philanthropy’s role in conflict transformation.

Recent growth in violent conflict across the world means that philanthropy has little choice but to address it. While the world’s media are focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, other regions including Sudan, Ethiopia, …

22/04/2024

"A global green transition would require investments in trillions of dollars per year. This level of investment would keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5° C within reach and help avoid the possibility of an overshoot that could unleash irreversible climate tipping points."

How philanthropy can aid the shift from fossil fuels ⬇️

COP28 paved the way for a consensus-built commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. However, the implementation and pathways for the transition will be complex and require responsible and equitable managem­ent. Philanthropy can help facilitate …

18/04/2024

Nigeria has unveiled a new online giving platform that it hopes will bring in donors to support and invest in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy transitions and the startup sector.

Announced at this year’s African Diaspora Investment Symposium held at Silicon Valley, the ‘i philanthropy’ platform is part of a push by Nigerian president Bola Tinubu in bringing expertise from the African diaspora in a bid to make one million jobs in the next four years. ⤵️

Nigeria has unveiled a new online giving platform that it hopes will bring in donors to support and invest in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy transitions and the startup sector. Announced at this year’s African Diaspora …

18/04/2024

“If we want to really create deeper change, we think philanthropy should not remain simply a sector that fills gaps left by government or market, but actually helps trigger transformation”, Benjamin Bellegy.

The ‘Illuminating the Invisible’ report by Propel Philanthropy, Alliance magazine & WINGS features insights on the role of Social Impact Infrastructure Organisations (SIIOs) in advancing impact and .

Read here:https://alliancemagazine-1d0ab.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Propel-Philanthropy-report.pdf

16/04/2024

"It’s not just about giving money; it’s about fostering self-determination and resilience."

Lourdes Inga and Winnie Kodi of International Funders for Indigenous Peoples on the rise of Indigenous-Led Funds ⤵️

Over the last few years, we have seen attention going to initiatives that aim to redistribute funding in a way that acknowledges that those who are in closer proximity to the communities they serve have …

15/04/2024

Collective giving is on the rise as a growing force in US philanthropy, suggesting that it can move resources in ways that traditional philanthropy does not.

That's according to a new report from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Colmena-Consulting, and Philanthropy Together ⤵️

Collective giving is on the rise as a growing force in US philanthropy, suggesting that it can move resources in ways that traditional philanthropy does not. That’s according to a new report released by the …

08/04/2024

We’re co-sponsoring Center for Disaster Philanthropys , “It gets hotter every year: How to proactively fund the heat crisis,” on April 11. Join us to learn more about extreme and examine the number one weather-related killer in North America and many other parts of the world. https://bit.ly/43K0QXa

02/04/2024

For every $100 in wealth held by white households in the US, Black households hold only $15, according to the US Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances.

Regenerative finance could address the yawning racial wealth gap ⬇️

For every $100 in wealth held by white households in the U.S, Black households hold only $15, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. ‘Centuries of discrimination in public policy, financial …

14/03/2024

Every three days a man murders a woman in Italy; in 2023 there were 120 reported cases.

Furthermore, the mainstream media narrative in the aftermath of these murders perpetuates the insidious cycle of gender-based violence: carousels of sugar-coated depictions of the perpetrator’s life and his remorse, statements on the unpredictability of the event, and a disturbing quest for justifications, with police officer and judges in Italy who seem to lack awareness of the literature related to freezing. This dangerous approach further contributes to the invisibilization of the victim and her story, oversimplifying the issue into its mere symptoms.

There are calls for philanthropy to strategically utilize its resources, and exercise its freedom to experiment, aiming to address the systemic root causes beneath the symptoms, and promote transformative change. 👇

Every three days a man murders a woman in Italy; in 2023 there were 120 reported cases. Furthermore, the mainstream media narrative in the aftermath of these murders perpetuates the insidious cycle of gender-based violence: …

08/03/2024

This , Alliance magazine is spotlighting the work of those fighting for gender equality and justice within philanthropy and beyond. Our coverage is guided by an intersectional feminist approach – one that recognises how gender inequality is deeply intertwined with systems of racism, class, coloniality, disability, homophobia, and transphobia.

Each article encourages us all to think beyond feminist ‘buzzwords’ and instead consider how intersectional approaches can be used to support feminist activism and transformative philanthropy. Together, we can challenge systems of injustice, exploitation, and extraction, not only for today, but until we reach equality.

Read the full collection of articles below ⬇

This International Women’s Day, Alliance is spotlighting the work of those fighting for gender equality and justice within philanthropy and beyond. Our coverage is guided by an intersectional feminist approach – one that recognises how …

05/03/2024

Too often, our focus in popular depictions is on the lifestyles of elite philanthropists or the views of big personalities in our field. But what about the committed individuals working in or leading philanthropic foundations?

🤔 How are they being supported with their responsibilities?

💡 What examples are there of encouraging thoughtful leadership practices

💵 How do they make tough decisions about allocating resources?

The new issue of Alliance magazine is out now!

Among the articles in the March 24 special feature on leadership, co-executive directors of Mama Cash, Happy Kinyili and Saranel Benjamin talk about how their leadership model aligns with the organisation’s values. From Brazil, Renata …

20/02/2024

On the two year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Alliance magazine peeks beyond the new Iron Curtain. Russian philanthropic organisations have been cut adrift, buffeted by a perfect storm of increasing authoritarianism, Western sanctions and isolation from the international philanthropic community.

Two years on since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin’s grip has tightened across society. The recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, held in an Arctic prison camp, is a …

15/02/2024

Philanthropy is grappling with the role it must play in responding to what is being called the polycrisis - climate and environmental crises, entrenched economic inequalities, and social injustices.

Aside from any material contribution it might make – the provision of resources, convening power, advocacy for legislation – can it provide ?

To launch our special focus on leadership, Rachael Mwikali of Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders in Kenya discusses how leadership in social movements plays a crucial role in mobilising and sustaining momentum.

Social movement especially with a feminist approach is the new sexy term in the funding and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) space. While this is a win for social justice activists, it coincides with the co-option …

12/02/2024

The UK’s charitable sector hires fewer people from ethnic minority backgrounds when compared to the national average across the UK workforce.

According to a new report published by the RACE Report campaign, a UK-wide data transparency initiative aimed at encouraging environmental charities and funders to improve the racial and ethnic diversity of their workforce and governing bodies, six per cent of charitable sector employees identify as being from a racial or ethnic minority background. By comparison, 15 per cent of the UK workforce identifies as ethnic minority. ⬇

The UK’s charitable sector hires fewer people from ethnic minority backgrounds when compared to the national average across the UK workforce. According to a new report published by the RACE Report campaign, a UK-wide data …

06/02/2024

In October Funders Concerned About AIDS, a philanthropic body that describes itself as one to take ‘bold actions and push philanthropy to respond to HIV and AIDS’, recognised Gilead as being the number one philanthropic funder of HIV-related programs.

The prize has been accompanied by accusations that the pharma company engages in business practices that are harming poor and minoritized communities, especially in the US.

In October Funders Concerned About AIDS, a philanthropic body that describes itself as one to take ‘bold actions and push philanthropy to respond to HIV and AIDS’, recognised Gilead as being the number one philanthropic …

05/02/2024

"If we don’t intentionally work to shake up linguistic power dynamics, speakers of non-dominant languages will inevitably be reminded that their language is the non-dominant one and not equally valued."

Prachi Patankar & Phoebe De Padua of Foundation for a Just Society on the importance of ‘language justice’ in social justice movements ⬇

‘As an Indigenous and ethnic minority woman, I dream, I laugh, I experience my true self in my own language. I need to be able to express myself in my own language in multilingual spaces,’ …