Philanthropy is a unique form of capital that works towards social innovation, meets needs not met by others and champions a better society for all. There are many views on the ethical choices inherent in this activity. We aim to showcase a range of views to encourage donors to reflect on their own choices.
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Philanthropy Right Now: Democratising Philanthropy
How do we bring the voices of those with lived experience of an issue into the discussions of its resolution? In her second column for...
November 16, 2021
Is responsible investing “fit for purpose”?
Responsible investing is a phenomenon which is taking over the philanthropy world. With new socially-targeted investment vehicles cropping up each month, there are more options...
October 12, 2021
Changing Lives; why philanthropy is vital in giving young people a chance.
Many interventions have attempted to address the issue of social mobility, but where broad initiatives have failed, philanthropy has often succeeded. Daniel Flynn, CEO of...
October 7, 2021
Philanthropy Right Now: The Power of Community – by Marie-Louise Gourlay
Why is community so important to the philanthropy sector, and how has it developed since the start of Covid? In her first column for Beacon,...
September 14, 2021
4 ways charities and donors can collaborate better
Philanthropy should be a team sport, not a solo endeavour. Indeed, it achieves most impact when charities and donors develop strong relationships and a shared...
September 2, 2021
Giving effectively: can data play a bigger role in decision-making?
Determining what charitable causes you want to support is quickly followed by the problem of resource allocation. But this can be tough when the third...
August 27, 2021
A different approach to funding charities…
Traditional banks generally spend their time focusing on profit-driven companies, rather than supporting charities and social enterprises. Despite this, many third sector organisation still need...
July 29, 2021
Audacious Philanthropy: 5 ways to improve your giving
Already involved in charitable giving, but not having the impact you'd like? Before simply reaching for more money, there are alterations you can make to...
July 23, 2021
Philanthropy Is About More Than Giving: People Must Work To Change The Foundations
"Philanthropy doesn’t work only through generous acts; it must provide real and long-lasting change that makes the world better." Mike Schiemer suggests 4 actionable steps...
July 19, 2021
Philanthropy’s essential role in tackling the Youth Crisis.
Young people are facing their second 'once in a generation' economic shock. If action is not taken, the life-chances of today's youth are at risk...
July 8, 2021
Crafting a meaningful experience with millennial wealth creators
How do charities and fundraisers develop strong relationships with #YoungGivers? This question formed the basis of our #YoungGivers research, published in April 2021. Here, we...
June 21, 2021
The campaign allowing anyone to become a vaccine philanthropist
Over the course of Covid, the world's richest have stepped up and drawn on their personal money to aid the recovery. But the infrastructure has...
June 16, 2021
