Strategic Philanthropy

Strategic philanthropy is about giving focused on long-term goals. By design, it is research-based, using planning, strategy, and proven methods for implementation. It looks for ways to take results to scale using policy. There’s an urgent need to support endeavors that have taken on audacious goals, that work strategically and collaboratively using rigorous approaches.

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January 16, 2025
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IDR | Connection, not abstraction

Philanthropy’s most important role is not to abstract solutions by distilling them into replicable frameworks. It is to nurture the connections that make them possible. – By Gautam John (CEO,[...]
December 31, 2024
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ET | Rohini Nilekani writes: #25 For 2025 – Will donors collaborate more to make India’s wealth inclusive?

Indian philanthropy is innovating with growing wealth, particularly through women-led initiatives and professional donors. Collaboration among givers is increasing, focusing on education, health, and institutional strengthening. New intermediaries are assisting[...]
November 21, 2024
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Supporting Society’s Bridge Builders

In a world of increasing complexity and polarization, system orchestrators drive collective action to achieve outsized impact. – By Don Gips, Tulaine Montgomery, Rohini Nilekani & Cristiane Sultani We are[...]