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Today is the annual European Day of Foundations and Donors, an opportunity to showcase the critical role of the European philanthropy sector. European foundations and donors are at the forefront of tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, helping to shape more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable societies that are far removed from the patriarchal, colonial structures of the past. According to Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association, around 186,000 foundations in Europe contribute a combined annual giving of €54.5 billion! As Europe’s collective wealth grows, so too does its capacity and opportunity for transformative Philanthropic giving. I am proud of the work we do with our European partners, including the always inspiring @Fondation CHANEL, Fondazione CRT, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and Fundación ”la Caixa”. Here’s to building trust, connecting communities, and the powerful impact of European philanthropy’s work to drive positive change across the continent and beyond! Read more from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebzVadf5 #October1Europe #Philanthropy

How to best fund sustainable development and justice-related issues in the Global South? Philanthropic collaboratives are driving outsized local impact across many issues, while staying rooted in equity. That's the convincing recommendation as formulated in a compelling report by The Bridgespan Group. The report argues that collaborative funds - entities that strategically channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofits and community-based organizations - deliver outsized impact across issue areas in the Global South. Yet they remain a largely underutilized segment of the global philanthropic landscape. This has to change! The report assesses 40 collaborative funds, including some of our own strategic partners, such as Fundo Baobá para Equidade Racial, Samdhana Institute and Casa Socio-Environmental Fund, and highlights what is their unique value proposition. Three prominent and intertwined factors are featured: efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement. - First, collaborative funds are efficient ways of supporting funders with navigating due diligence, logistics, and risk. - Second, funds are effective because they are proximate to communities and build capacity. - Third, collaborative funds engage donors in a learning journey. Our gratitude to the lead authors, Sonali Patel, Alexandra Hughes Browne, Gayle Martin and Zachary Slobig, for showing how collaborative funds and trust-based #philanthropy are indeed a best practise, a good fit and compelling way forward to address structural development and justice-related issues! 🙏🏾🌎🌳 See full report below, or download in the following link: https://lnkd.in/duFdBNMR

🌍 Philanthropy for Climate and Nature Action 🌿 Corporate philanthropy has immense potential to drive climate and nature solutions—but less than 5% of it is currently directed to these areas. A new @WorldEconomicForum report highlights how innovative philanthropic strategies can unlock more impactful climate and nature investments, fostering public-private partnerships for a sustainable future. 💡 Learn how philanthropy can be a game changer for a nature-positive world. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiiQ-DS7 #ClimateAction #Philanthropy #NaturePositive #1torg #Sustainability

Exciting developments in philanthropy! 🌟   At the recent #ConnectToChange conference in Switzerland, over 60 foundations explored the potential of Public-Private-Philanthropy Partnerships (PPPPs). These innovative collaborations aim to drive systemic change on a large scale, tackling critical issues like climate change and social injustice.   Key takeaways: 👉By combining the expertise, networks and diverse funding from public, private and philanthropic sector partners, PPPPs can help reduce risks for all involved 👉Foundations play a crucial role in these partnerships providing the 'activation energy' to start a systemic change  👉Innovation and cross-sector collaboration are essential for success   Want to learn more about how PPPPs are shaping the future of philanthropy? Follow the link below to The Partnering Initiative (TPI)'s Max von Abendroth and WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals Jean-Christophe BARTH-COULLARÉ full article on the key takeaways from the conference.   🔗https://lnkd.in/eQCy6nBd   #PPPPs #Philanthropy #Partnerships #SystemicChange #SocialImpact

🌱 As we continue to witness the devastating impacts of climate change around the world, it is imperative that we keep this critical issue at the top of the agenda for grant makers and philanthropy funders. We have curated three recent pieces of climate focused philanthropy content to highlight how through strategic and impactful philanthropic efforts, we have the power to drive positive change, support innovative solutions, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for all. 🌿 From WINGS and Implementation Guide- #PhilanthropyForClimate https://lnkd.in/dC5-kpnE 🥀 Stories of change: how community foundations are advancing local climate solutions in Europe European Community Foundation Initiative https://lnkd.in/dikcsXs 🍃 One of our members DCU Educational Trust showcased highlights from the DCU Centre for Climate and Society 2024 conference https://lnkd.in/eAuAyWMe #Climatephilanthropy #funding #environment #socialchange #philanthropy #giving

Save the date! 🌎  Our next Impact Data Chat will be on Regeneration & #Biodiversity on May 16th! This informal conversation brings together people across philanthropic, investment, nonprofit, evaluation, donors and corporate sectors to share examples, insights, reports and innovations around this topic. It is a great opportunity to network, learn, and share what has been inspiring you lately and to get inspired. Come ready with examples or questions to share! 🌿Free RSVP https://lnkd.in/ePynGJYz #regeneration #regenerative #regenerativebusiness #regenerativeeconomy #impactinvesting #impactinvest #philanthropy #conservation

Explore our recommendations from Where the Green Grants Went 9! Swipe right 👉 We want to help funders maximize the impact of their giving and make environmental philanthropy as effective as possible. These recommendations aim to help get funders started on what they can practically do, quickly. Read WTGGW9 to learn more and join the conversation! Funders - what elements resonate with you? What do you think? https://lnkd.in/eMRT2DaN #research #environmentalfunding #environment #greenresearch #funding #philanthropy #environmentalphilanthropy #trusts #foundations

Based on the information gathered in this research, the report proposes three key areas where global philanthropy can be strengthened: 1. Enhance local philanthropic ecosystems through regional collaborations; 2. Establish mechanisms to mobilize local philanthropy in addressing global challenges; 3. Develop international standards for data tracking and promote data transparency.

#ClimateChange impacts everything, and integrating a climate lens makes #philanthropy more effective and transformative. In a recent interview at #ClimateWeekNYC, Benjamin Bellegy shares how WINGS is mobilising philanthropic networks globally to accelerate the #PhilanthropyForClimate movement. Foundations, regardless of their size or thematic focus, can amplify their impact by integrating climate into their missions and empowering the communities they serve: https://lnkd.in/giBmJaP8 Climate Group

There's no better way to celebrate a successful Future Branches event than to plant some trees, 500 trees to be exact! At Future Branches, we believe in the power of unity and collective action to protect our planet. That's why we partnered with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation, to plant trees. They raise awareness about the importance of trees, offer a sustainability solution everyone can participate in (and feel good about), and motivate younger generations to do something positive for the environment. By registering for Future Branches Boston, we automatically donated $1 to One Tree Planted on your behalf. Together, we can create a greener, healthier planet for ourselves and future generations. Here's to planting more trees for years to come! #FutureBranches #OneTreePlanted #biodiversity #reforestation #sustainability