Over the years, through my work with philanthropists and grant-making foundations, I have learned that building and deepening...

I shudder when I hear these questions, not because they shouldn’t be asked, but because they often reflect a misunderstanding of what...

As the past 31 days come to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on what’s fuelled my mind, heart, inspiration and learning. For me,...

Earlier this month, I greatly enjoyed moderating a Skoll  TheSidebar  session on Trust-Based Philanthropy, exploring whether we can truly...

We’ve all been there. The mega-event you’ve been preparing for. Lanyards everywhere. Coffee queues. Name badges you can’t entirely read -...

This LGT "Wealth for impact - Global perspectives from the next generations of wealth holders" study (accessible here ), conducted by a...

President Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID has sent shockwaves through the funding landscape, leaving a gap too big for philanthropy...

“It’s cheaper to do it by hand than machine,” a laundry worker in Mumbai told me. At first, I thought I had misheard him over the roar of...

During my travels in India a couple of weeks ago, I uncovered much about the history and mystery of the numerous places I visited. Yet,...

I was thrilled to host a workshop on 20th November for the incredible Scholars who are part of Ban Ki-moon Centre's Global Citizen...

“We carry out 200 eye surgeries in villages every month.” This was my conversation starter with philanthropic organisations, but it often...

Thanks so much,   Hilary Pennington  of the Ford Foundation and   Charles Keidan , Executive Editor of Alliance Magazine, for this...

This week, I was inspired by a webinar featuring Arthur Gautier, Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School and lead of the ESSEC...

Have you considered the impact it makes when grantmakers and grant seekers cultivate relationships as a stepping stone to building...

Are we living in the modern equivalent of finding love during cholera and seeking trust in the era of AI? How is AI reshaping the...

Have you ever wondered why philanthropic organisations ask many questions? I've found that insights from Philea's insightful report,...

In this post, I explore the answer to a popular question: What makes a successful partnership between an NGO and a grant-making Foundation?