By adopting a polycrisis lens, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation embarked on a journey to #TransformPhilanthropy & address #ClimateChange . They:
- Hired more climate-expert staff
- Understood the impacts on local communities
- Embraced uncertainty and constant learning
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Embracing the polycrisis lens requires internal reflection on how the #ClimateCrisis , inequality & global instability intersect, & where philanthropic support & intervention can benefit local communities. Read about Principle 10 to #TransformPhilanthropy : transformphilanthropy.wingsweb.org/principles/pri…

With the theme of ‘The New Frontiers for African Philanthropy’, the 2024 African Philanthropy Conference conference aims to explore the evolving philanthropic landscape in #Africa .

Send your submissions for the call for sessions by May 24: ow.ly/UNe250RB72R

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The ‘Illuminating Impact’ report by the The Bridgespan Group that outlines five practices that every funder should consider in advancing their goals with a #GenderLens , is out now.
Read 👉: ow.ly/p89i50RB714
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On May 14, join @alliancemag to discuss #ClimateFinance and #philanthropy . Experts will discuss philanthropy's unique role in addressing the #ClimateCrisis and its disproportionate effects on the Global South.

Register here: ow.ly/7g9w50RzCHc

Amid the polycrisis, innovative funding models are essential for lasting change. Read how #HeadingForChange , a donor-advised fund, amplifies its impact by supporting initiatives prioritising #GenderEquity & #ClimateAction : ow.ly/Szwu50RzBKC
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May 16 | The last session in our four-part members-only series will be an interactive, hands-on session to get familiar with the ‘Root Cause Analysis’ tool and learn how to use it in different scenarios.

Time zone 1: ow.ly/EcLn50R7VkX

Time zone 2: ow.ly/5SFJ50R7VkZ

As a proud member of their global network, we're with WINGS today as they commit to ensure philanthropic actors around the world have the knowledge, tools and supportive environment to create transformative change at an individual, local and global level

#IndigenousPeoples conserve 32% of the world's lands, yet less than 2.9% of philanthropic funding reaches them directly. On May 23, join IFIP, EDGE Funders, AMPB & Thousand Currents to discuss the power of Indigenous-led funds in #ClimateAction : ow.ly/4wG550RzCgA

WINGS and the #PhilanthropyForClimate movement are grateful to be featured among organisations and efforts working to deliver #JustTransitions . Find more in the mapping report by Laudes Foundation, Wallace Global Fund, Ford Foundation & Climate Horizons here: ow.ly/i7AS50RzBI6

Find the latest reports, news, events & more on issues like #climate , philanthropy’s transformation and #gender from the global WINGS network.

The April 2024 edition of our monthly newsletter is out now: ow.ly/tpUy50Rx4nk

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'Distressing and exhausting though they are, the flurry of crises provides the context, motivation and imperative for reshaping our economy to become a regenerative force'.

Jo Swinson outlines the path to #TransformPhilanthropy amidst the polycrisis: ow.ly/3uj150Rx4F7

#Philanthropy can help the youth climate justice movement by prioritising funding for grassroots & communities of colour and incorporating the #ClimateJustice lens into racial and economic justice grantmaking: ow.ly/EGfI50RsBq0

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Uniting over 220 philanthropic associations & foundations worldwide, WINGS is working towards collective impact in #philanthropy . In an interview with Mott Foundation, Benjamin Bellegy highlights WINGS' goal to elevate diverse voices from the Global South: ow.ly/Rh1650RzCsK

On May 9, join NEID Global at the 2024 #AuroraPrize to explore the role of #philanthropy in humanitarian & human rights interventions. The session will explore how philanthropy can make a lasting impact in times of polycrisis.
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The European Commission is offering funding opportunities for projects in India that address forced and child labour, to promote business and #HumanRights accountability.

Apply by May 10: ow.ly/HHRS50RzC9m

A data-driven approach to address challenges in Chile's entrepreneurship sector helped Fundación Luksic empower women entrepreneurs. Extensive data helped design Despega Mujer, a gendered approach in their training programme. transformphilanthropy.wingsweb.org/case-studies/l…
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The Vodafone Foundation was able to achieve a 38% reduction in maternal mortality by leveraging data to create ‘taxi ambulances’ that involved local communities’ needs and had government support. They want to #TransformPhilanthropy : transformphilanthropy.wingsweb.org/case-studies/v…

Data is necessary for targeted strategies that benefit our communities. To use it effectively we must ask:
-Who is the data serving?
-Who owns it & contributes to it?
-Is it accessible and sharable?
Find out more about Principle 9: transformphilanthropy.wingsweb.org/principles/pri…
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The ‘Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2024’ by Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association will bring together 20 #philanthropy professionals from China & Europe to exchange ideas & knowledge on practising philanthropy more effectively.

Send your applications by May 16: ow.ly/jlHE50RkUZJ