December 3, 2023
#Global20 – Interview with Dr Ruth A Shapiro, Co-founder and CEO of CAPS
This thought-provoking Global 20 interview with Dr Ruth A Shapiro, Co-founder and CEO of Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), provides a comprehensive overview of Asian philanthropy, its unique characteristics, challenges, and the potential it holds for shaping a sustainable future.
The conversation delves into the unique aspects of Asian philanthropy, including the strong influence of government and the significant role of family businesses. The community-centric approach of Asian philanthropists, focusing on relationships and addressing specific community needs, is discussed in fascinating detail.
June 7, 2023
Is philanthropy recession-proof?
With a potential global recession on our doorstep, what lessons can we apply to the current situation and how can we build sustainability and future-proof philanthropy?
In his blog post Lincoln Size explores what history teaches us and how the answer lies in changing our mindset to giving. The days of rattling the tin are over!
March 4, 2022
Korea Business News Interview – The Business of Philanthropy
In December 2021, Global Philanthropic Asia Pacific President and CEO Nick Jaffer discussed the business of philanthropy with Mr Bruce Han on Korea Business News (KBN)
March 4, 2022
The Future of Philanthropy
I was recently asked by a large foundation to give my view of the future of philanthropy as part of a study. This prompted me to ask my colleagues at Global Philanthropic to join in a collaborative debate on the subject. Here is our thinking.
January 19, 2022
Global Philanthropic celebrates 20 years
We are thrilled to share that 2022 marks Global Philanthropics 20th birthday and to celebrate this milestone year we will be sharing 20 interviews.
October 18, 2021
Webinar transcript – Donor Stewardship: the key to success
This webinar focused on donor stewardship, tailored from minimum best practice standard to aspirational levels, to suit every scale of operation.
September 7, 2021
Higher education – Unlocking philanthropic opportunities
There are important lessons which have come out of the pandemic for higher education organisations, lessons which are important to keep top of mind as we continue to move forward, and lessons which will continue to be as important post-pandemic as they were during.
May 15, 2021
Global Philanthropic honours three leaders in philanthropy at Talking Philanthropy 2021
Congratulations to this year's Philanthropy Award Winners, Fran Perrin, Dexter Yang, and Marcus Rashford.
May 10, 2021
10 steps to engage your Board for better fundraising
Does your board engage in fundraising and take responsibility for your organisation’s revenue and growth? Or are they passive, or even invisible, in this process?
If you feel your board could do more, you’re not alone. The good news is, there are solutions to these challenges.
April 20, 2021
How COVID-19 Is Shifting the North-South Philanthropic Power Dynamic
Sociologist Erving Goffman suggested that the best time to understand social interaction is when it’s disrupted. This may also be true of philanthropy, and the field is certainly experiencing disruption today.This has highlighted the historically unequal power dynamic that exists between philanthropic organizations in the Global South and resource-rich foundations of the Global North.