Knowledge Center

May 03, 2021

Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF);

The Funder Commitment on Climate Change is a holistic, high-level framework for foundations - whatever their size, mission, or area of benefit - to play their part in tackling the causes and impacts of climate change. It was launched in November 2019, and since June 2020 has been hosted by the Association of Charitable Foundation (ACF). This UK initiative has inspired foundation networks in France and Spain to develop parallel commitments, and there are also plans for national commitments in other states and a global version. ACF invited all current signatories to respond to a simple survey of actions taken under each of the elements of the Funder Commitment. Funders were invited to make a simple self-assessment of their progress in each area - the collated results of which are shown as bar charts in this report. ACF also took this opportunity to ask signatories about how ACF can best support peer learning and further action, and finally to gather some basic data about the signatories to inform future work. 

Apr 29, 2021

BSocial; IDIS; Movimento Bem Maior;

In this publication, we share how we structured the Emergency Fund for Health Coronavirus Brazil (FES), which supported philanthropic hospitals that were at the forefront of combating the pandemic: from forming a strategic alliance, through communication campaigns and mobilizing networks and through fundraising strategies to the destination of the use of money that helped 61 philanthropic institutions throughout Brazil.Nessa publicação, contamos como estruturamos o Fundo Emergencial para a Saúde Coronavírus Brasil (FES), que apoiou hospitais filantrópicos que estavam na linha de frente do combate à pandemia: da formação de uma aliança estratégica, passando pelas campanhas de comunicação e mobilização de redes e pelas estratégias de captação de recursos até a destinação do uso do dinheiro que ajudou 61 instituições filantrópicas Brasil afora. 

Apr 29, 2021

Philanthropic Foundations Canada;

Financial statements are your primary source of information about an organization's financial position. Financialinformation is typically measurable, objective, and comparable over time and it is a useful indicator of overallorganizational financial health. Understanding the financial position of a charity or non-profit organization (NPO) iscritical when assessing their long-term viability, financial needs, and organizational capacity.This primer is a basic tool for donors and funders to help understand and analyze financial statements to determinethe financial sustainability of an organization and identify potential red flags. Understanding financials will help you answer some fundamental questions, such as: 1.  Is the charity financially sustainable?2. Are there good processes for financial management?3. Are financial resources used efficiently?

Mar 12, 2021

Active Philanthropy;

This guide illustrates how the climate crisis impacts funding portfolios and highlights where there are co-benefits with taking climate action. It looks at five key areas that we call 'climate intersections.'The findings and suggestions in this report are meant to shine a light on how you as a funder can increase your impact by applying a climate lens to existing work. You know your portfolio best, and are therefore well placed to think through what these intersections mean for your work. The report is also interspersed with case studies on funders and select NGOs who are already applying this lens to their work.

Mar 10, 2021

The Mesa;

This report offers a behind the scenes look into the design, build, and test phases of The Mesa and discusses the ways in which the social impact space - especially at the major gift level - can use technology to better collaborate and connect for good. It features interviews with their pilot partners, who provide first-hand accounts on what it takes to run a growing impact-focused community. They dive into how to create effective, meaningful online communities that prompt greater giving from wealth holders. If you're serving clients, members, or donors, this publication can collaborate on discussing what role you can play in revolutionizing philanthropy through technology and community. 

Mar 01, 2021

ARIADNE;

To create the 2021 Ariadne Forecast, 275 Ariadne members and friends of the network filled in surveys, participated in interviews, and attended online forecast meetings to share their insights into trends in European social change and human rights philanthropy for 2021.The report looks at the challenges and opportunities this year might bring for grantees; how funder practice could change; which political events are likely to affect their work; what will become more important in the months ahead; and -- perhaps most importantly -- what to feel hopeful about. There are chapters on France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, and the UK, plus a broader, global focus.The challenges ahead may be great, but philanthropy can play a role in helping us overcome them.

Feb 28, 2021

TUSEV;

This information note sheds light on the policies and safeguards suggested by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) against terrorist financing, money laundering, and financing of weapons of mass destruction and discusses theirimpact on civil society activities in Turkey. The Law on the Prevention of Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (hereinafter referred to as "the Law") which entered into force on December 31, 2020; aims to mitigate these risks and comply with the FATF principles; however, these new measures will severely restrict civic space and stifle the activities of civil society organizations (CSOs). This document focuses on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards for civil society that were introduced by the FATF and analysis of the Law from the point of view of FATF Standards. It provides brief information about the FATF and mutual evaluation process, putting Turkey's membership to the FATF in perspective, and offering details of the Law and its analysis with regard to the FATF.