Dr Marta Rey, assistant professor of the School of Economics and Business of the University of A Coruña, Spain, and director of the Institute for Strategic Analysis of Foundations (INAEF),...
Philanthropy UK asked five leading figures across the giving and fundraising communities for their views on demonstrating charity effectiveness, and are delighted to publish their responses below.
The National Research Centre on Charitable Giving and Philanthropy is recruiting a chair to oversee its future strategy. The chair needs to be someone who combines the respect of the...
As he reviewed the dismal investment results this week for a family charitable trust, David Rockefeller observed calmly, “This is certainly the worst market crisis since the Great Depression. I...
This editorial features an American perspective on recent trends and topical issues in philanthropy. Our columnist is Melissa Berman of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, which helps donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy...
When she was the Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Darcey Bussell did shows for charity, but since her retirement last year her philanthropy has taken a more central role.
Overseas development continues to rank amongst the most popular causes for UK donors. Last year, donations to international development charities were around £1 billion, or 9% of total UK giving 1 .
Giving to overseas charities is becoming easier, and tax-efficient options are becoming increasingly accessible, although donors in the UK who want to give tax efficiently to a charity based in...
Private bank Coutts came top of a survey of European institutions for the philanthropy services it provides. The study also found that many banks are still not doing enough in...
Theresa Lloyd, independent philanthropy advisor and author of Why Rich People Give , is one of a passionate few bold enough to pose the ‘disruptive’ question ‘Could the wealthy give more?’
