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How has the #DoingGoodIndex changed in the past two years, have there been major systemic changes in the social sector in Asia?   And when it comes to digital #technology, can social delivery organizations leverage it to their advantage?    CAPS Director of Research Annelotte Walsh shares the key findings of the latest iteration of the Doing Good Index in this video. Read the report and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggqbDTq3   #Asia #SocialSector #Philanthropy

Curious about how #capacity #building can transform organizations and communities? Dive into Ana Dinescu's insightful #article online. Learn about #empowering #individuals and #communities - Enhancing NGO effectiveness Overcoming challenges and fostering agility This piece breaks down the critical areas for capacity building, from individual skills to organizational frameworks and community engagement. Discover strategies to develop competencies, manage resources efficiently, and drive impactful change. 🔗 Read Ana Dinescu's Article Here: https://lnkd.in/dd4WEu8t Join us in exploring these essential insights and take your organization’s impact to the next level! #Philanthropy #CapacityBuilding #NGO #CommunityImpact #StrategicGrowth #Innovation

Get ready! Our revolutionary Assessment Operating System launches tomorrow. This is a game-changer – don't miss out! . . . #impact #assessment #operatingsystem #1st #initiative #impactinvesting #impactmeasurement #blendedfinance #philanthropy #socialimpact #social #socialinnovation #socialgood #eia #sia #hia #lifecycleassessment #innovation

From individuals sharing wealth to organisations creating shared value, the historical shifts, academic insights, and societal changes have shaped CSR into a vital concept. CSR is today is a vital force that drives businesses to look beyond profit generation, embracing broader responsibilities towards creating a better world. This fascinating journey of CSR continues to evolve and transform economic and social conditions in the communities. #CSR #corporatesocialresponsibility #philanthropy

"Community Over Competition: Fostering Collaboration for Positive Change! At Admighty Foundation, we believe in the power of unity and collaboration to drive meaningful impact. Rather than competing against one another, we emphasize the importance of coming together as a community to address pressing issues in health, education, and the environment. By pooling our resources, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another, we can achieve greater results and create lasting change. Let's prioritize collaboration over competition and work hand in hand to build a brighter future for all. #AdmightyFoundation #CommunityOverCompetition #CollaborationForChange #UnityInAction #TogetherWeCan #PositiveImpact #Philanthropy #UNECOSOC #GlobalChange #SupportEachOther #MakeADifference"

🔬 Help shape the future of effective giving - we need your input! At Giving What We Can, we're on a mission to understand what drives people to make a positive impact in the world. We're conducting groundbreaking research on effective giving, and we need your help! Here's how you can contribute: ✅ Complete a 15-minute survey ✅ Haven't taken a GWWC pledge? Perfect - we need 80 more participants like you ✅ Gain insights: Get a personalised report comparing your responses to others Why it matters: 1️⃣ Deepen our understanding of altruism and pro-social behaviour 2️⃣ Help make our work more evidence-based 3️⃣ Shape strategies to encourage effective giving worldwide Your participation will directly influence how we approach philanthropy and create lasting change. Together, we can build a world where giving effectively is the norm. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link in the comments to take part. A heartfelt thank you to all who've already contributed - your insights are invaluable! 💙 #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #EffectiveAltruism #ResearchForGood #ParticipantsNeeded

🔃 What are relational approaches in philanthropy, and why do they matter? In exploring new forms of collaboration, we and our partners have found great potential in “relational approaches.” This concept focuses on building trust-based #relationships that create space for #emergence: unplanned effects resulting from interactions within complex systems. These effects could provide us with the innovative means needed to advance #transformation. While there is currently no commonly acknowledged definition of what relational approaches are in philanthropic practice, some characteristics seem to endure the discourse. For our Activity Report 2023, we created a brief introduction on relational approaches and invited in perspectives, learnings, and stories of how colleagues in philanthropy currently apply and experience relational approaches. In this, you will find contributions of: ✒ Silke Breimaier and Markus Lux from Robert Bosch Stiftung on: "Impact through relationships" ✒ Ben Rodgers of Inner North Community Foundation / Community Foundations Australia on: "Culture of relational approaches" ✒ Susan Snider of Equality Fund on: "Relational infrastructure as strategy" ✒ Hanna Stähle of Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association on: "New capacities for collective action" The introduction and their expert perspectives are freely available on https://lnkd.in/eem5mew7 Heartfelt thanks to everybody who has been involved in creating that article! (Picture via Poh Wei Chuen / Unsplash)

Although the summit has come to a close, the echoes of insightful conversations and transformative encounters from the Singapore Apex Business Summit (SABS®) continue to resonate. Relive the highlights of these three inspiring days through our recap video. View the video below! #SBF #SBF2024 #SGBusinesses #SABS2024 #FEC #SRBF #FOTF #EndofBAU #SmartTechnology #Philanthropy #DigitalEconomy #SingaporeEconomy #SustainableFuture #GlobalTrade #Sustainability

How do we move from systems change to systems health? Eliza Greenberg, Managing Partner at New Profit, talks about having a space that allows for creative and generative thinking which can take change leaders from thinking incremental to thinking exponential and how the Centre for Exponential Change can help set up the conditions to facilitate this transition. Watch the full video and share your thoughts with us in the comments. Sanjay Purohit | Tulaine M. #C4EC #ExponentialChange #Philanthropy #socialchange

This is a great article from Leah Hunt-Hendrix on #philanthropy, #donors, recipients and the concept of solidarity. A quick excerpt: "Philanthropy is often motivated by semblances of solidarity — concepts such as charity, benevolence, and altruism. These ideas differ from solidarity in that they focus on the intention of the giver, who is over and above the recipient. Philanthropy-in-solidarity imagines donors as interconnected with their grantee partners. For example, in a world where the climate is changing fast, I as a donor benefit from organizations that are fighting for a livable planet. And while racism remains endemic, and where bigotry undermines social cohesion and erodes public goods, I as a white person benefit from anti-racist activism because it helps create a more equitable world. Recognizing one’s own self-interest in this sense is not selfish — it’s leveling and equalizing because it places the donor and grantee on an even field as partners in a shared struggle." This struck a note with me because I've been asked why, as a white man, I am/can/should be leading an industry-wide #diversity initiative. This is part of the answer - I benefit from a more equitable world. We all do. Those who see others getting an equal chance as something that costs or threatens them are playing an individualist's zero-sum game. America (and the world) have always been best when we grow together, in solidarity. https://lnkd.in/eTtgQa_B #equity #equality #diversity #marketing #advertising #dataanalytics #AI