Event
Theory of change for funders
On 30 March 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Zoom
Join us to explore how a theory of change process can aid funders in being as impactful as possible.
Blog
Even where charity demand is falling, funder support is crucial
By Naomi Chapman .
On 5 January 2023.
For a notable subsection of the charity sector in the UK, where services have a cost to users, demand is likely to fall over the winter. However, it’s just as important that funders put in place a considered response to help these charities.
Event
In conversation with David Knott, Chief Executive, NLCF
On 2 February 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Zoom
We are are hosting The National Lottery Community Fund’s (NLCF) Chief Executive, David Knott, in an on-line conversation with Angela Kail.
Event
Everything you ever wanted to know about unrestricted funding (but were afraid to ask)
On 19 January 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Zoom
Everything you ever wanted to know about unrestricted funding (but were afraid to ask) - NPC philanthropist and funder drop-in
Blog
Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion in grantmaking due diligence
By Cristina Andreatta .
On 14 December 2022.
Due diligence checks often don’t consider the challenges some minority-led organisations may face, which makes it harder for minority-led organisations to get funded.
Blog
What we can learn from disaster fundraising
By Andy Beeforth.
On 22 November 2022.
In this guest blog, Andy Beeforth shares five key lessons from Nottingham Trent University’s evaluation of the Trust’s £100m Coronavirus Appeal
Blog
Listen: Open Philanthropy
On 21 November 2022.
What if philanthropy were more open? How much more could we achieve? Tris Lumley talks with Charity Chat about how philanthropy can open up.
Blog
The UK’s economic turmoil is a hit to philanthropy’s reputation
By Charles Keidan.
On 16 November 2022.
In this guest blog, Executive Editor of Alliance magazine Charles Keidan shares what policy changes are needed to strengthen philanthropists' credibility.
Blog
Why funders should help charities pay the real Living Wage
By Marina Ageyeva .
On 4 November 2022.
In this guest blog, Marina Ageyeva from The Living Wage Foundation shares why funders should help charities pay the real Living Wage
Resources
Environmental philanthropy
By Liz Gadd .
On 18 October 2022.
This guide is for anyone new to environmental philanthropy, and especially if you already fund social issues.
Blog
A £72bn question: Why foundations should invest their endowments for impact
By Laura Boyle and Matthew Mannix.
On 1 September 2022.
This guest blog on why foundations should invest more of their endowments in impact investments is by Laura Boyle and Matthew Mannix. Laura Boyle is Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Snowball. Matthew Mannix is an independent philanthropy and impact investment consultant.
Event
The role of impact investing in philanthropy
On 20 September 2022, 10:30 am – 11:30 pm at Zoom
Join us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of considering innovative finance modes as part of a traditional philanthropy portfolio.
