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Apr 23, 2023

Ten Transparency Actions UK Funders Can Take

The UK's Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) enlists funders to commit to a more open, accountable approach. To that end, its 'Get it Right' survey of 1200 CSOs describes how funders can improve the grant seeking experience.

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Apr 22, 2023

CSO Transparency: Going the Extra Mile

As nonprofit, social impact agents, CSOs are expected to operate ethically—especially those promoting the accountability of corporations and governments. Our 'global best practices' ranking and stamp for online transparency, including recommendations by the US Council of Nonprofits, aims to go the extra mile.

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Mar 22, 2023

'Community Philanthropy' in Brazil Links Human-Centered Development and Local Giving

Philanthropy continues to evolve and diversify. The model advanced in Brazil by the Instituto Comunitário Baixada Maranhense links human-centered development and local giving.

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Feb 20, 2023

Supporting Turkish CSOs in Quake Response and Beyond

Turkish grassroots organizations need public reforms and philanthropic support to succeed in the aftermath of the quake—and beyond.

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Dec 22, 2022

Due Diligence of CSOs Needs Reimagining, Digitalizing

Due diligence can be an obstacle or a tool for change. Too often it means frustration and waste for funders and grantees alike. Tech Soup suggests influential funders should unite to create, digitalize and rely on a uniform standard of due diligence.

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Dec 21, 2022

Foundations Accelerate Giving Amidst Recent Global Crises

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' 2022 survey shows accelerated giving by foundations. Read our briefly summary here.