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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
Recent blog posts
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PublicationThe Tudor Trust wellbeing grant: One year on
Read more: The Tudor Trust wellbeing grant: One year onIn December 2020, The Tudor Trust sent an email to 631 grantees to offer…
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BlogAllies not auditors:
Read more: Allies not auditors:Liz and Houda explore approaches to reporting and strategic learning from flexible funders, and…
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Blog7 popular publications of 2021 – and what they can teach us for the year ahead
Read more: 7 popular publications of 2021 – and what they can teach us for the year aheadWe spotlight seven popular publications released in 2021, identifying insights, resources, and updates to…
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BlogTrusting funders are not letting go of impact
Read more: Trusting funders are not letting go of impactFunders may feel pressure to revert to old habits. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation question this…
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BlogCharities need greater control over their own spending
Read more: Charities need greater control over their own spendingThroughout the pandemic, charity leaders have told us about the importance and value of…
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PublicationLook after yourself and your families first
Read more: Look after yourself and your families firstIn this briefing, we summarise how charity leaders are experiencing and navigating the current…
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PublicationTowards more transparent application and assessment processes
Read more: Towards more transparent application and assessment processesAre you a grantmaker interested in making your application and assessment processes more open…
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BlogA Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 – Levers for Change, Grounded in Trust
Read more: A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 – Levers for Change, Grounded in TrustTanya Beer is learning facilitator and developmental evaluator who helps groups learn their way…
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PublicationThe holy grail of funding
Read more: The holy grail of fundingThrough the voices of trustees and senior staff from 12 trusts and foundations, we…
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PageUnrestricted funding
Read more: Unrestricted fundingWhat is it? How and why do foundations offer it? How can charities ask…
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BlogA Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1
Read more: A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1This post was originally published on the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s blog, and…
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BlogBringing learning agendas to life: What Oak Foundation has learned so far
Read more: Bringing learning agendas to life: What Oak Foundation has learned so farIn our fourth blog from our learning in uncertainty series, Marta Arranz, Senior Advisor…