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Get the new report on the Future of Philanthropy ⭐️ “Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good”, explores how and why philanthropy could play a role in fostering anticipation for the common good and what anticipation looks like when it is put in the service of society and common interests.

🔍 The Future of Philanthropy: Insights from the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies and Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association The "Futures of Philanthropy" report sheds light on crucial internal risks facing philanthropy over the next decade. The three highest internal risks according to experts on the field are: Conservative Boards (42%) ⚠️ Slow Adaptation (37%) 🐢 Focus on Mainstream Issues (32%) 🔄 Other significant concerns include: Short-term focus 📅 Aversion to risk 🚫 Power imbalances ⚖️ Over emphasis on over impact🧩 Restrictive funding 💸 Prioritizing technicalities over cultural transformation 🌍 This comprehensive study emphasizes the need for foresight and futuristic thinking in European philanthropy, aiming to harness its potential as a progressive, daring, and inventive force. It calls for nurturing a culture of anticipation within civil society and community groups. #Philanthropy #FuturesThinking #Innovation #CivilSociety #StrategicForesight

Funding opportunities for universities and nonprofits related to the 222 movement: The 222 movement is a unique and innovative approach to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, SDGs, that focuses on prioritizing securing three fundamental human rights: 2 gallons of clean water, 2000 nutritional calories, and 200 cubic feet of secure shelter per person per day. These measurable and evidence-based quantities serve as the basis for assessing and addressing the most urgent needs of communities around the world. By prioritizing these essentials, the 222 movement enables data-driven decision-making, community empowerment, and contextual adaptability within the broader SDG framework. The 222 movement also presents a compelling opportunity for universities and nonprofits to receive funding from various sources, such as corporations, foundations, and government agencies, that share its vision and values. By partnering with the 222 movement, these organizations can access a network of resources, expertise, and advocacy that can enhance their impact and sustainability. However, the 222 movement also faces some challenges, such as balancing its priorities with other SDG goals, ensuring data availability and accuracy, and managing resource allocation and trade-offs. Despite these challenges, the 222 movement has the potential to accelerate progress towards a more just and sustainable world by ensuring everyone has access to the basic necessities of life. #222ai #sukhi222 #humanrights #sdgs #222metoo

Have you explored the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT) report yet? Last year, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released the 2023 GPT, which tracks USD 47 billion in cross-border philanthropy outflows from 47 countries around the world. To put that data in context, we compare cross-border philanthropy with three other flows: official development assistance, remittances, and private capital investment. 👉 View the video below to learn more and dive into the research at our website today! https://lnkd.in/gHAuKW-Y #Globalphilanthropy #Crossborderphilanthropy #generosity #data

Meaningful Participation matters for social change - and there's evidence for it! Get inspired by this innovative report produced by Closer Than You Think Collective and commissioned by Porticus. Link to "Expanding Our Understanding of Evidence for Meaningful Participation" below.

Business and philanthropy: isn't that a contradiction? 🧐 We asked four of our alumni, who work in the field, what they think. These were their answers: ✨ Dominik Candreia, Head of IT at elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization, says: “Ideally, they complement and promote each other. Philanthropy is an enabler for economic development.” ✨ Ursula Eggenberger, who works in human ressources at Pro Senectute, summarises: “Both are indispensable for a functioning and solidary society. I am convinced that philanthropy acts as the cement of society.” ✨ Giuseppe Ugazio, Assistant Professor for Behavioral Philanthropy at the University of Geneva, explains: “Philanthropy is an exepctional case in which moral and financial values pull us in one and the same direction: promoting the well-being of humanity and investing financial means.” ✨ Florian Rajki, Managing Director of the Geistlich-Stucki Foundation, adds: “Philanthropy creates impact in commercially inaccessible places and can therefore become a powerful driver of innovation in our society.” Would you like to find out more? Then take a look at the whole article: https://lnkd.in/gWV7dr4A PS: The new issue of the Oec. Magazine focuses on the interplay of philanthropy and economics. Stay tuned for more content on this topic or read more on our website 💻 http://oec.uzh.ch/oec #uzh #universityofzurich #oec #economics #philanthropy #alumni

At a time of increasing public anxiety about our data-driven economy, philanthropies must rise to the challenge and help determine the contours of the emergent data ecology, ensuring the public good–including a vibrant democracy – while at the same time spurring innovation and economic development. Stefaan Verhulst, PhD, The GovLab and The Data Tank shares five steps that philanthropic organisations can take in order to harness the potential of data for the public good. Check them out here! https://bit.ly/3I7HDF0

💥 What is the role of intermediary organisations in the Global South?  W We are thrilled to introduce 'Philanthropy Dialogues', a platform to share our findings on ethe potential role of intermediaries, networks and regranters in the Global South. Here, we share promising practices in disbursing funds that #shiftpower to people and allows for more agility, cultural awareness, and respect for local knowledge and needs. 🎉 About us: We are a collective of women from across Latin America and Asia committed to supporting a lively and healthy citizen-sector. From our different perspectives, we have witnessed the way the philanthropic sector is going through a process of deep self-questioning, reinventing itself inspired by decolonial thinking. ... Catalina Cock Duque, ... Gouthami, Gioel Gioacchino, Lina Villa-Cordoba, Lina Garcia, Mariana Lomé, Monica Tapia A., Sumitra Pasupathy ✨ About the Study: In collaboration with Oak Foundation, this study brings together insights from over 90 philanthropic practitioners and societal leaders across Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Their perspectives, captured through interviews, conversations, and two learning series, are the heart of the study—we committed to faithfully transmitting these different voices and hopes. This report is shared in 4 parts: 🌏 Part 1: Executive Summary, Major Findings, Recommendations, Horizons of Change, Methodology & Glossary 🌞 Part 2: Regional Trends, New Framework of Qualities to Assess Partners and Self-Assessment Tool for Intermediaries 🌟 Part 3: Voices from practice. Report from Learning Series 🌀 Part 4: Demonstrated Cases of Partners, Intermediaries, Networks and Organisations and findings from piloting a self-assessment tool This study is just the beginning, a conversation starter. In this moment of critical self-examination within the philanthropic sector, our findings highlight the urgent need for more equality in the ecosystem. Through listening, dialogue, and collaboration, we can create a more respectful, caring, and sensitive funding environment. 📣 If you’re passionate about developing capacities and exchanging knowledge on the role of Global South intermediaries, join our community of practice! 🔔 Visit our webpage to get involved: https://lnkd.in/dF4wShd9 Stay tuned, share your thoughts, and let’s deepen the conversation! #Philanthropy #GlobalSouth #Leadership #Collaboration #OakFoundation #CommunityOfPractice #TransformativeEngagement #InclusiveFunding #FutureOfPhilanthropy #EmpowermentPhilanthropy

Earlier this year, Te Raukura O'Connell Rapira and I were commissioned to research and write a report for a group of funders, exploring social cohesion in Aotearoa and philanthropy’s role in strengthening it. At its heart, social cohesion is about our ability to live well together. It encompasses ideas of trust and belonging, civic action, participation and policies that ensure social and economic inclusion. It is the glue that holds us together, despite our differences, allowing us to weather storms collectively. And right now it feels like there are storms aplenty. Woven Together brings together insights from literature, media, and interviews with 80 experts to gain an understanding of what we need to do, and be, and understand to strengthen social cohesion in Aotearoa. What we found, in the words of Te Raukura was that “if we’re serious about achieving a socially cohesive society then we have to become a society that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi."  It seems appropriate then, that the report is released today, as I sit in wānanga on Kairau Marae, amidst a group of philanthropists discussing Te Tiriti, Māori aspirations and our own complex histories and migration stories. Huge thanks to everyone who participated in this mahi. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gAUqdU2t #socialcohesion #philanthropy Marianne Elliott, Natalia Albert, Foundation North, Yvonne Trask, Juliet Jones, Maree Sidey, Stacey Thomas, Seumas Fantham, Kate Frykberg, Kate Thomas, Nicola Brehaut, Cheryl Spain, Rahul Watson Govindan, Alice Montague, Jennifer Chowaniec, Melissa Gibson,

Establishing sustainable funding sources is key to ensuring that your economic development initiatives are going to make a long-lasting impact. Philanthropy is often one of the best ways to secure this funding. Join the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable on June 4 at 11 a.m. ET for a webinar on the increasing importance of philanthropy as a sustainable funding source and a central component to the advancement of basic research.