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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Top 10 needs of millennial donors (and how to meet them)
Our recent research into #YoungGivers highlights that charities and fundraisers develop stronger relationships with young and wealthy donors if they understand them better. We highlight...
June 7, 2021
Reinventing philanthropy for today | Our Common Good
"If the state will provide less, who will provide more?" This sentence guided John Nickson down the journey of developing a new approach to philanthropy....
June 2, 2021
How businesses can inspire millennial philanthropy
Our research shows that young people are anxious to give away big sums of money, but that they still want to engage in philanthropy. We...
May 21, 2021
4 ways tech can help first-time donors
Tech is making it easier for those looking to get into philanthropy to take their first steps. From identifying the right causes to support to...
May 10, 2021
Meet the experts engaging millennials in philanthropy
Philanthropists regularly talk about how they wish they had got involved in philanthropy sooner. But the truth is that while the majority of young wealth...
April 16, 2021
Impact Investing and the Three Dimensions of Capital – Part 3 of 3 from the Understanding Impact Investing series
The final article of a three-part series on impact investing by Scott Greenhalgh. This article looks at the the distinction between finance-first and impact-first equity...
March 26, 2021
Your philanthropic journey: what we can learn from the father of modern philanthropy.
Reflecting on the historic and celebrated philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie, Ben Morton Wright looks at what lessons we can learn from the giving pioneer. He...
March 15, 2021
Elite philanthropy – academic study vs real world practice
Last month - February 2021 -new research was published suggesting that “giving by the super-rich could be perpetuating social inequality." The study is an important...
March 15, 2021
The UK Social Impact Investment Market – Part 2 of 3 from the Understanding Impact Investing series
Part 2 of a 3 part series on impact investing by Scott Greenhalgh. This article looks at the social impact investment market with the UK....
March 3, 2021
10 questions trustees should ask to perform a charity health-check
In this article, we look at what trustees should be asking in order to assess the current health of their charity. Included in the advice...
March 1, 2021
What is Impact Investing? Part 1 of 3 from the Understanding Impact Investing series
Part 1 of a 3 part series on impact investing by Scott Greenhalgh. This article tackles the definitional challenge for investors and philanthropists, considers the...
February 23, 2021
5 times philanthropy helped change the course of cancer research
In few areas is the impact of philanthropy more clear than the field of medical research. To celebrate the contribution private resources have made to...
February 17, 2021
