Why Philanthropy Matters

The 2024 Paris Olympics is only days away now, so it's the perfect time to catch up on our recent long read in which Rhodri Davies explores the history of the relationship between sport, philanthropy and activism: https://lnkd.in/g2VmGStA

Excited about the England v Netherlands Euros semi-final tonight? Or desperately looking for something else to do instead? Either way, why not check out our latest article exploring the relationship between sport, philanthropy and activism: https://lnkd.in/g2VmGStA

OUT NOW: On our latest episode, we speak to Ian MacQuillin MCIOF(Dip), Director of Rogare - The Fundraising Think Tank about the disintermediation of charities and what it means to develop a theory of fundraising ethics. https://lnkd.in/eEyafpf7 Including: -If people are able to give in disintermediated ways instead of via traditional charities, does this matter? Should we just accept it as a natural evolution, or is something in danger of being lost? -What, if anything, can the various examples of controversy that have arisen around crowdfunding and other forms of disintermediated giving tell us about the value of the role that traditional charities play? -Do fundraising ethics need to go above and beyond what is allowable in legal or regulatory terms? -How could a normative ethics framework help to inform our thinking about the challenges of tainted donations? -What is the distinction between Donor-centric fundraising (DCF) and Community-centric fundraising (CCF), and why has it become such a fierce source of debate?

More and more organisations across sectors now claim to be "purpose driven". Should we welcome this widening of social purpose beyond the traditional confines of the nonprofit sector, or be wary? And what challenges or unintended consequences might the embrace of purpose bring? We explore in our latest long read: https://lnkd.in/e-4Hytvf

More and more organisations across sectors now claim to be "purpose driven". Should we welcome this widening of social purpose beyond the traditional confines of the nonprofit sector, or be wary? And what challenges or unintended consequences might the embrace of purpose bring? We explore in our latest long read: https://lnkd.in/e-4Hytvf

We're just about to put the Out Of Office on and head off for a well-earned Easter break. If that leaves you suddenly wondering "but where will I get my fix of light-hearted yet deeply incisive philanthropy chat...?", don't worry, there's a whole load of stuff from this month for you to dig into. Like this month's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/exSFq4WW Or the latest episode of the Philanthropisms podcast- one of our great partnership series with European Research Network On Philanthropy: https://lnkd.in/e2yMpzxY Or why not listen to our Director, Rhodri Davies, offering thoughts on the limitations of charity and what we should make of MrBeast on the first two episodes of Third Sector's new podcast documentary series "The End of Charity": https://lnkd.in/evCVNGU2 Or some different thoughts - this time on the case for and against a mandatory payout requirement for UK foundations -on the "What Donors Want" podcast from I.G. Advisors: https://lnkd.in/e2pUak5q Or, if you fancy a read, why not delve into some musings on the relationship between philanthropy and life extension technology: https://lnkd.in/e9NMg4Hm It's all good, so take your pick.

ICYMI Why has Australia's Productivity Commission recommended the creation of a philanthropic funding body owned and operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and how does this relate to the recognition of historic injustices? We discuss this (and lots more!) on the latest episode of the Philanthropisms podcast with guest Krystian Seibert. https://lnkd.in/eBttQr4g

Here’s an excellent weekend read that some of you might appreciate. “When the word #philanthropy re-emerged into modern English in the late 17th century, it was actually associated far more with notions of social campaigning and reform (and therefore justice), than it was with simply giving money.” Such a great article. Thank you, Why Philanthropy Matters! https://bit.ly/4c7kzDX

We have made a few upgrades to the website this week, so here's a quick recap in case you missed them. Firstly we are very proudly hosting Fozia Irfan OBE's excellent new "Transformative Philanthropy" report: https://lnkd.in/eDQKEb24 Secondly, we have added a newsletter archive so that you can easily find all the back issues of the WPM newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e6ZKG5xd And thirdly, we have added a link so that you can now download (for free) a PDF copy of Rhodri Davies's 2016 book "Public Good By Private Means: How Philanthropy Shapes Britain": https://lnkd.in/ebc9JpiS

"I sat with these unapologetically bold and brilliant philanthropy practitioners and questioned them about their philosophy, their methodology, their grant making and their aims – my Churchill report is an attempt to capture and share that wisdom with practitioners here in the UK." Transformative Philanthropy: A Manual for Social Change is the latest report to be published by Fozia Irfan OBE and hosted by Why Philanthropy Matters. It not only includes insights from international experts in philanthropy but also provides a useful workbook with practical suggestions for foundations committed to transformative philanthropy. Find the report and workbook here: 📖 https://lnkd.in/eDQKEb24 #Philanthropy