• Paper / Report

The Landscape of Large-Scale Giving by African Philanthropists in 2020

  • Source : bridgespan.org
  • 1 January 1970
This report maps the landscape of large-scale giving by African philanthropists in 2020, analyzing trends, motivations, and areas of focus. It sheds light on the growing prominence of African-led philanthropy, highlighting its unique characteristics, including a strong emphasis on community development, social justice, and addressing local challenges. The report provides insights into the diverse strategies employed by high-net-worth individuals and foundations across the continent, contributing to a better understanding of the evolving philanthropic ecosystem in Africa.
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The Bridgespan Group Publishes New Research Highlighting Funding Practices to Build a Stronger NGO Sector in India

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This Bridgespan report identifies high-impact funding practices crucial for strengthening the capacity and ensuring the long-term sustainability of NGOs in India. It emphasizes the importance of flexible funding, multi-year commitments, and strategic investments in organizational development, advocating for a shift beyond traditional program-based grants. The report outlines four key steps for building strong and resilient NGOs, addressing common challenges such as underfunding of indirect costs and the disproportionate impact on DBA-led and rural organizations. It serves as a roadmap for funders aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Indian NGO sector.
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Moving from Intention to Impact: Funding Racial Equity to Win

  • Source : PolicyLink
  • 1 January 1970
This joint PolicyLink-Bridgespan study analyzes the state of funding for racial equity, highlighting critical concerns for funders aiming for transformative change. It notes insufficient funding for historically undercapitalized organizations, predominantly led by people of color and focused on systems change. The report emphasizes that accountability in racial equity work requires rigorous, transparent reporting. Funders are urged to trust and prioritize the needs articulated by movement leaders to direct resources effectively towards initiatives addressing root causes of inequity, ensuring enduring impact beyond temporary responses.
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Indian Philanthropy Report 2021

  • Source : Dasra
  • 1 January 1970
This report highlights the deep roots and ongoing importance of family philanthropy in India, noting its historical connection to nation-building and economic opportunity. It emphasizes that scaling domestic family philanthropy is crucial for accelerating India’s development sector and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. While acknowledging biases in family giving towards education and health, the report also points out their role in providing risk capital for underrepresented areas and innovative interventions. It discusses challenges such as the concentration of wealth in certain cities and the need for a more sophisticated nonprofit ecosystem to absorb large-scale funding.
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In a Crisis, Resilient Nonprofits Tap into Their Superpowers

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report outlines how resilient nonprofits navigate crises by balancing long-term vision with immediate action. It suggests developing guiding principles rooted in mission and values to map a future path. The piece encourages bold aspirations, such as imagining a world where the organization is no longer needed, and applying the "but for" test to identify their unique role. It advocates for allowing systems change thinking to emerge, even for direct service organizations, and emphasizes that perfection is not required in envisioning an audacious future while working towards tangible short-term impact goals.
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Giving Vehicle Use Among High-Capacity Donors in the Bay Area and Implications for Nonprofits

  • Source : Stanford
  • 1 January 1970
This paper examines how high-capacity donors in the San Francisco Bay Area utilize various giving vehicles, such as donor-advised funds (DAFs), private foundations, and checkbooks, and the implications for local nonprofits. Based on interviews with donors and nonprofit leaders, it analyzes donor preferences, motivations (e.g., tax advantages, ease of use), and how these choices influence philanthropic practices and fundraising. The report highlights the increasing complexity of the giving landscape and its impact on donor-nonprofit relationships.
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For Resilient Nonprofits, There Is Opportunity in Adversity

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report highlights how resilient nonprofits can transform adversity into opportunity. Drawing from work with various nonprofits during the pandemic and social justice movements, it showcases organizations that innovated and adapted, like New Door Ventures reshaping its curriculum or ImmSchools raising funds for undocumented families. The core message is that resilient nonprofits reframe crises as moments to imagine and invent better possibilities, emphasizing the importance of identifying game-changing opportunities and mitigating associated risks for future adaptability and strength.
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Everyday Donors of Color: Diverse Philanthropy During Times of Change

  • Source : Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
  • 1 January 1970
This paper examines the philanthropic activities of donors of color during periods of significant social and political change. It explores the motivations, strategies, and challenges faced by these donors in making impactful contributions to causes important to marginalized communities. The study provides a unique perspective on diverse philanthropy, highlighting the need for more inclusive approaches in the philanthropic sector that recognize the diverse needs and approaches of different cultural groups.
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Effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in implementation of social sustainability in warehousing of developing countries: A hybrid approach

  • Source : ScienceDirect
  • 1 January 1970
This study examines the significant role of philanthropy in educational development. It critiques existing philanthropic scales, noting their limitations, especially for educational philanthropy, and proposes a new "Educational Philanthropic Scale (EPS)." The research designs a 27-item EPS based on a critical review of literature and a survey of educational entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. The aim is to provide a more accurate tool to assess the level of educational philanthropy, exemplified by the contributions of renowned philanthropist Dr. Syed Ragib Ali.
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Disparities in Funding for African NGOs

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This study examines the critical role of public health in disease prevention by prioritizing population well-being. It delves into the history of public health, various approaches to illness prevention, and challenges in implementing these strategies. The article emphasizes that public health strategies, such as immunization programs and lifestyle modifications, are vital for combating both communicable and non-communicable diseases. It underscores the importance of a holistic approach to promote societal health and well-being.
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