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Mark Suzman discusses the Gates Foundation's $200 billion commitment over the next 20 years before shutting down, and explains the strategic thinking behind this unprecedented philanthropic timeline and spend-down decision in a special interview with Stacy Palmer.

Tue Aug 26 2025 Read More

Foundation spend-down decisions are driven by the desire for immediate impact and concerns about future generational alignment with founding values. This research explores why some philanthropists choose to wind down their foundations rather than operate in perpetuity, with the urgency of today's challenges influencing these strategic decisions.

Tue Aug 26 2025 Read More

Michelle Génecé Patterson identifies the top 10 storytelling mistakes made by foundations and nonprofits, and offers practical guidance on how to fix them. Her insights help organizations communicate more effectively and authentically connect with their audiences and stakeholders.

Tue Aug 26 2025 Read More

The Proximate Fund, hosted at Myriad USA and founded by Degan Ali (Executive Director of Adeso), reimagines philanthropy in Africa by moving away from extractive models toward systems rooted in local leadership, mutual aid, and dignity. It aims to build a continent-wide network of locally governed funds, empowering civil society and social entrepreneurs to drive sustainable, community-based solutions.

Tue Aug 26 2025 Read More

The Democratizing Philanthropy Initiative invites funders, practitioners, and scholars to co-create evidence-based, actionable research aligned with justice and equity. Introductory webinars will run in August across regions. Read the Position Paper draft and find more here about the webinars.

Tue Jul 22 2025 Read More

Inter-Narratives, a conversation with contributors to The Myths of Philanthropy series, explores narratives governing philanthropy and the potential of relational capital as its greatest resource.

Tue Jul 22 2025 Read More
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