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10 rules for being an effective donor

From unrestricted gifts to creating feedback loops that work, Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, outlines what separates the good from the great when it comes to grantmaking.

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For an inclusive global recovery, invest in social enterprises

What could the world look like if investors joined philanthropists in funding frontline social enterprises? Carolien de Bruin and Vineet Rai explore how impact investing could shape a more inclusive future.

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The ungrateful refugee

In this excerpt from her award-winning memoir, author Dina Nayeri recounts her own journey from Iran to the US, and calls for a reframing of the way we speak to – and about – refugees and migrants.

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The power of zakat to fight poverty

Better use of Islamic giving could unlock billions of dollars in funding for sustainable development, writes Tariq Cheema.

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Can Covid-19 help transform corporate philanthropy in Africa?

Existing models of corporate giving aren’t fit for purpose, writes Noxolo Hlongwane. African businesses must seize the moment and rethink their approach.

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Climate countdown

Climate change is the greatest emergency facing humanity. As the window for action closes, philanthropy must step up.

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The race to vaccinate

Equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is the victory we should all be pushing for, writes Simon Bland, CEO of the Global Institute for Disease Elimination.

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Creating a wired world

Universal internet access should be a central pillar of efforts to build back better after Covid-19, writes Adrian Lovett, CEO of the World Wide Web Foundation.

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How philanthropy can fight pandemics and health crises

Catalytic social investments could play a crucial role in combatting global health issues, argues philanthropist James Chen.

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Global challenges need global solutions

Erna Solberg and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo believe the SDGs could be building blocks for a better, post-pandemic future.

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Building a legacy

Philanthropy, more than money, can be the tie that binds wealthy families together, writes Andrew Doust.

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Doing the most good

Effective philanthropy means being ruled by your head and not your heart, writes bioethicist Peter Singer.

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Closing the gap

If we want to eradicate extreme poverty, we must fix the gender pay gap, says UN Women's executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

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Guiding light

Actor and filmmaker Forest Whitaker was raised on the streets of South Central Los Angeles. Today he uses that experience, and the lessons he learned, to help lift the lives of young people touched by conflict.

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Africa's bright future

The magnitude of need in Africa is great but, with an emerging population of young, ethical leaders, so too is the potential, writes Reeta Roy, CEO of Mastercard Foundation.