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Nokia Helping Hands
Resource type: Article
When non-profit organisations consider seeking support from the corporate sector they usually think money. Big profitable companies seem to be very rich, and indeed some do have significant corporate philanthropy… More Information…
Philanthrophy in Africa: A dialogue
Resource type: Research paper
This report documents conversations held during the Accra consultation meeting in September 2011. Participants from across the African philanthropic eco-system discussed the challenges to and opportunities… More Information…
Philanthropy in BRIC countries
Resource type: Research paper
This report shares the discussions held during the BRICS consultation meeting convened in Delhi in August 2011. Participants, from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa addressed the trends,… More Information…
Philanthropy in Middle Income Countries
Resource type: Research paper
The consultation addressed the trends, opportunities and challenges for the future of philanthropy in Middle Income Countries. Trends which can be observed are: growing local resource mobilisation; greater… More Information…
Philanthropy: Current Context
Resource type: Research paper
This report attempts to provide an overview of philanthropy and the ‘philanthropic eco-system’ that has evolved over the recent decade. Special focus of the report is on overseas philanthropy… More Information…
Promoting Transparency & Accountability
Resource type: Article
With a focus on the Philippine NGO sector, this guide talks about the challenges of regulation in the region, and introduces the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), the role of this body in… More Information…
Raising Funds in Other Countries for Your Great Cause
Resource type: Article
In this guide Geoffrey Peters provides an insightful entry point to those thinking of developing fundraising activities in new markets. Dispelling ‘it won’t work here’ myths and commonly… More Information…
Risk and Philanthropy
Resource type: Research paper
26 Jun 2012This report examines how risks in international development philanthropy are defined, assessed and managed. It reports the conclusions from a series of interviews conducted with development philanthropists,… More Information…
SONI 2011 Global report
Resource type: Survey results
In association with Blackbaud, the Blackbaud Global SONI surveys are conducted to provide an overview of information that can help non-profits better benchmark their operations. These reports… More Information…