For about 30 years, philanthropy has emerged as a dynamic field of academic inquiry, in most if not all social sciences. Before that, philosophers and historians were arguably the only...
We were thrilled by the positive feedback we received to Philanthropy Impact Magazine Issue 1: Spring, thank you. We hope Issue 2: Summer 2013, continues to raise the bar on...
Underperforming philanthropy is a waste of money. Be Strategic: a smart philanthropic strategy starts by defining the societal value that it seeks to enhance. Think Long. Self-sufficiency is a myth:...
“Giving can save the World” – or not? Since the late 1990s, there’s been a growing sense that we are in the midst of a “new” era of muscular, proactive...
Fun and philanthropy often go hand in hand. From glittering charity balls to philanthropic television extravaganzas like Comic Relief to the fundraising general knowledge quiz in a draughty church hall...
Following years at the sharp end of development, our Secret Squirrel offers seven tips for success. Miss one at your peril! Research, research, research. You cannot know enough about the...
It is almost impossible to avoid the daily barrage of texts, high street signs, bus or TV adverts offering quick and easy access to finance. Getting credit is certainly easy...
In the face of recent cutbacks I have often heard it said that philanthropy will have to work harder to fill the gaps. This implies that it might actually be...
In the UK higher rate taxpayers are able to claim back the difference between their highest rate of tax and the UK basic tax rate (20%) on their gross Gift...
