What is Community-Centric Fundraising?
From website: Prioritize Communities, Reimagine Fundraising Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. We prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. Read the article online here
What is Community-Based Philanthropy?
From website: What do we mean by community philanthropy? Community philanthropy is an essential part of the architecture for locally-owned development because it builds on assets that already exist within communities rather than depending only on what comes from outside. The logic of community philanthropy is simple: It is based on the idea that all […]
Participatory Grantmaking Community
From website: Who Are We? Founded in March 2020 as an informal group of a dozen people, the Participatory Grantmaking Community has grown to more than 1,400 people in 73 different countries. Our members represent a wide range of actors within philanthropy and the social sector. Read the article online here
What is Trust-Based Philanthropy?
From website: Trust-based philanthropy advances a just and equitable society by alleviating the inherent power imbalances between funders, nonprofits, and communities. With a commitment to shifting power, advancing equity, and building mutually accountable relationships, trust-based philanthropy positions funders as collaborators working alongside nonprofits to meet the needs and dreams of communities who are most removed […]
Miller – Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Capital Structure
Miller, C. (2003). Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Capital Structure. Nonprofit Quarterly, Spring 2003. In this contribution for Nonprofit Quarterly, Clara Miller discusses the capital structure of nonprofits. She discusses how core business is different from programs, how donations can be restricted, and much more. A very insightful primer on different types of capital in […]
CEP – Emerging Impacts
Buteau, E., Smith Arrillaga, E., & Im, C. (2023). Emerging Impacts: The Effects of MacKenzie Scott’s Large, Unrestricted Gifts. The Center for Effective Philanthropy. From the CEP website: “In just three years, MacKenzie Scott gave more than $14 billion in unrestricted support to more than 1,600 organizations. Her gifts have often come as a surprise […]
IVAR – Making the case for unrestricted funding
Cairns, B., & Firth, L. (2023). Making the case for unrestricted funding: A summary of key points for foundation staff and Boards. IVAR UK. From the IVAR website: “Our new briefing summaries the key points from our research to help grantmakers and Boards to consider and make the case for unrestricted funding. The evidence is […]
IVAR – Why restrict grants?
Mills, C. (2023). Evidence review: Why restrict grants? London: Institute for Voluntary Action Research From the IVAR website: “This review explores contrasting rationales for restricted and unrestricted funding – and whether they are substantiated by evidence. We found that: Restricted funding has not earned its place as the dominant funding model. Our evidence review makes […]
IVAR – Get the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience Survey
Firth, L., Rooney, K., Moran, R., Cairns, B., & Dyson, E. (2022). Get the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience Survey. IVAR. From the IVAR website: “Through the Funding Experience Survey, more than 1,200 charities shared what they feel are open and trusting grant-making practices – and why they matter. In sharing their practical […]
Conservation Learning Initiative – Flexible funding
Conservation Learning Initiative – Flexible funding The Conservation Learning Initiative aims to help better understand what works in funding organizations and projects in nature conservation. It is a collaboration between Foundations of Success, Conservation Evidence and the MAVA Foundation. In a 5-step approach the initiative learns about the available evidence on key issues. One of […]
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