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Influencing and inspiring philanthropy

The Resource Alliance aims to be at the forefront of debate, discussion and the latest research on current and future trends in philanthropy, which it promotes through a variety of initiatives.

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Certificates and Diplomas in resource mobilisation

To meet the need for high quality training, the Resource Alliance has developed certificate and diploma courses in fundraising and communication which are now being run in partnership with reputed academic institutions world-wide.

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NGO Awards and Global Awards

Organised and run by the Resource Alliance, the NGO Awards and Global Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in fundraising whilst setting aspirational standards and sharing best practice on a global scale.

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International experience and local knowledge

The Resource Alliance offers a bespoke training and mentoring service to help non-profit organisations around the world build their fundraising capacity and long-term financial sustainability.

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Who we are

Who we are

The Resource Alliance's mission is to be the global network for fundraising, resource mobilisation and philanthropy. We build skills, knowledge and promote excellence within civil society.

Where we work

Where we work

The Resource Alliance operates in partnership with a network of volunteers and civil society organisations internationally. We have a number of priority regions in which we work.

  • Funder’s Forum:Charity Buying vs Outcomes

    The Resource Alliance organised a Funder’s Forum in New Delhi on 18 December 2012 with the objective of bringing together leading minds from international funding agencies and the NGO community to discuss and deliberate methods to understand each other’s perspectives, build trust and focus on the need to strengthen the institutional capacity of NGOs. At the Forum, the panellists discussed the significance of donors investing in strengthening organisational systems with a long term view.The panel of four, Skalzang Youdon, Administrator for Paul Hamlyn Foundation; Mamta Kohli, Social Development Adviser, DFIF; Laurent Le Danois, Attache for Development Cooperation…

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  • Flexible Strategies; Fixed Goals

    In the first panel of the IFC Philanthropy Day, Lisa Jordan, Executive Director of the Bernard Van Leer Foundation, called on philanthropists, foundations, and civil society organizations to embrace a rapidly expanding toolkit of tactics for creating positive change in the world. The Resource Alliance had used the occasion of its annual International Fundraisers Congress (IFC) to bring together participants from a wide variety of organizations with dramatically different approaches to their work, showcasing the diversity of efforts directed at improving the lives of the world’s poor and vulnerable populations.Ms. Jordan’s call for us to learn from each other and adopt strategies…

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Resources

  • Watch a video about the Resource Alliance

    Watch this video to find out more about us and how we achieve our mission. Hear from staff and board members about how our comprehensive approach to capacity development equips NGOs around the world with…

  • Using Mission, Vision and Values

    To effectively communicate mission, vision and values you need to understand what each is, and why each is so important. This document describes each of them in more detail and asks pertinent questions…

  • The IFC 2013 sponsor and exhibitor video

    Hear from leading suppliers to the sector why they get involved in the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) every year... Not able to view this video? Click here to view it.IFC 2013…

  • The IFC 2013 promo video

    The International Fundraising Congress (IFC) is the world's showcase for excellence, innovation and inspiration in fundraising. We are excited to be back in the Netherlands from 15-18 October 2013. Watch…

  • The IFC 2012 Opening Plenary video

    At the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) 2012, held from 16-19 October in the Netherlands, Bill Toliver presented an inspirational Opening Plenary to hundreds of fundraisers from around the world.'Leading…

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