‘What if the way we respond to our problems is part of the problem?’ – Bayo Akomolafe The Global Greengrants Fund, the Zambian Governance Foundation have recently shared articles describing their journeys of transformation. These are part of a participatory initiative for reforming international development, part of a bigger story of what is needed to change the system. Both…
This report on philanthropy in the Arab region is part of a larger study, started in 2016, to review the current state of philanthropy in emerging economies and the role philanthropy is playing in the world today. This is the third report from the study, which we hope will eventually form part of the Philanthropy…
By Amy McGoldrick At a time when it is increasingly common for civil society to look inward as national politics piles on the pressure, it was refreshing to attend a roundtable in London with CAF, to delve into the giving landscapes of Brazil, Russia and the UK. Their ‘Is Philanthropy Doing Enough to Build Trust?‘ event…
In the latest installation of Philanthropy Thinker -Alliance’s new online column, independent writer and consultant, Halima Mahomed, assesses the relationship between philanthropy and tax justice, and why philanthropy needs to address the elephant in the room. ‘Tax is an unpopular topic for most; in philanthropy, even more so. It often sits in the shadowy corner of…
Alliance announced the names of the judges who will review the shortlist and select a final winner of the 5th Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize. Amitabh Behar – National Foundation for India Andre Degenszajn – GIFE Atallah Kuttab – SAANED. Janet Mawiyoo – Kenya Community Development Foundation Natalya Kaminarskaya – Director of Blagosfera Center All five judges possess…
The Fourth Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize of £5,000 will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated remarkable leadership, creativity and results in developing philanthropy for progressive social change in an emerging market country or countries. All finalists will be featured in a special supplement to be published with the September 2016 issue of Alliance Magazine. The winner will be announced,…
Should philanthropists and foundations fund artists directly to create the art they want to make? Should they fund theatres and galleries to make art more available to more people? Should they fund only work that explicitly promotes social change? Or should they fund the arts ‘in their own right’ – whatever that means? These are…
The Board of the Alliance Publishing Trust (APT), based in London, is looking for a dedicated and inspiring Editor ofAlliance magazine to succeed Founding Editor Caroline Hartnell when she retires next year. Alliance focuses on the roles, impact and potential of philanthropy and social investment worldwide for readers in foundations and with a special interest in philanthropy. The…
What role can private philanthropy play in post-conflict and post-authoritarian transitions? Why do these unique moments in history require a different level of creativity, flexibility and willingness to take risk? What are the biggest challenges on the ground and how can these be effectively anticipated and mitigated? These are the questions that will be addressed…
On November 13, 2014 the Alliance magazine announced the launch of the Third Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize. The prize was established in memory of Olga Alexeeva, founder of Philanthropy Bridge Foundation, by former PFB trustees in honour of her memory and beliefs. The prize is awarded annually. The prize of £5,000 will be awarded to an…