Philanthropic Freedom: A Pilot Study aims to help countries identify policy changes that will encourage philanthropy. It examines the barriers and incentives for individuals and organisations to donate resources to...
A growing trend of impact-focused investors is emerging from developing countries, according to the recent Global Philanthropy Forum, held in California, USA. Between 2002 and 2013, the GDP of developing...
BBC World News has been presenting a series looking at the changing patterns of wealth across the globe. Changing Fortunes looked at the effect of the liberalisation of India, the...
There are more than 76,000 foundations in the USA with combined assets of over half a trillion dollars and giving away around 47 billion dollars each year. A paper written...
A write up of the donor only event held on the 06 May 2013, by The Philanthropy Roundtable. The event looked at the extent and quality of services for veterans.
"Too few financial advisers take the initiative when it comes to engaging clients on the question of philanthropy. Yet, having a meaningful conversation about charitable giving is an effective way...
One of Civil Society's 9 part Charity Awards series, this report examines the role of the board in encouraging innovation, and provides case studies to illustrate good practice.
This paper was inspired by discussions at the Bellagio Summit which took place from 8-22 November 2011 and was organised by three partners: • Institute of Development Studies (IDS) –...
Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy at Cass Business School
This report explores the debate surrounding the concept of 'Big Society'. Several academics consider the rle of philanthropy within society, and how it can be further encouraged. The Authors also...