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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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Blog“No, let’s just have a conversation”: Making M&E more human
Read more: “No, let’s just have a conversation”: Making M&E more humanWhat happens when you swap a stack of reports for a 45-minute phone call?…
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BlogHow we show up: Hyde Foundation and relational funding
Read more: How we show up: Hyde Foundation and relational fundingWhen grantees talk about Hyde Foundation they don’t refer to the team as funders,…
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BlogWe’re hiring: Head of Programme & Engagement (Open & Trusting)
Read more: We’re hiring: Head of Programme & Engagement (Open & Trusting)Full-time / £46-56k per annum / Hybrid role Location: Hybrid – we currently work…
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BlogAI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakers
Read more: AI and the future of funding applications: Risks, realities and responses for grantmakersAI is dramatically changing the funding landscape. Many funders are experiencing greater volumes of…
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BlogThe 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating Risk
Read more: The 2% That Stops Us? How Funders are Navigating RiskBy Alexandra Parker Of all the Open and Trusting commitments, it’s ‘accept risk’ that…
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BlogFrom automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-making
Read more: From automation to empathy: AI in Open and Trusting grant-makingOpen and Trusting grant-making is grounded in patience, empathy and kindness. At its heart…
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Blog“It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grants
Read more: “It was a knock on the door that needed answering” – Why we moved to multi-year grantsFlexible funding is one of the clearest ways funders can show trust in the…
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BlogFrom charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible funding
Read more: From charity advocate to funder convert: The case for flexible fundingThe evidence is clear: flexible funding – unrestricted grants, multi-year commitments – enables charities…
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BlogMeet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding system
Read more: Meet the charity leaders creating a fairer funding systemThe creation of the Open and Trusting grant-making movement was inspired by charities’ calls…
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BlogCAST and IVAR: Bridging the charity / funder gap, to drive insight-led AI adoption
Read more: CAST and IVAR: Bridging the charity / funder gap, to drive insight-led AI adoptionIt is increasingly clear to us that informed adoption and worthwhile use of AI…