The Fabric of Giving 2025 : Public-Benefit Foundation Data in Europe

This briefing presents the best estimate of the institutional philanthropy landscape in Europe by offering a bigger picture analysis of the philanthropic sectors in 34 European countries. It includes data by country, including total figures for Europe on the number of public-benefit foundations (PBFs) as well as their assets and annual expenditure. The aim of this study is to present a snapshot of the state of play of European public-benefit foundations as clearly as possible

Collective Fundraising DIY Guide

INN's Collective Fundraising DIY Guide is a resource to help newsrooms raise funds collaboratively. Collective fundraising can serve as a way for nonprofit organizations to work together to raise more philanthropic revenue by extending the reach of their message, sharing resources and combining their strengths.As leaders in the news industry, INN sees an opportunity in the ability of collective fundraising to help newsrooms raise more philanthropic revenue to sustain their work. The 23-page DIY Guide is structured around a set of two pillars: establishing the foundations and ways of working. The guide includes specific activities and tasks for newsrooms to complete, such as forming membership of the collective and setting up infrastructure for governance and decision making. The DIY guide also includes supplemental resources like discussion questions and sample documents like Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).Collective fundraising is collaborative, adaptive and practical for nonprofit organizations. The guide was built in partnership with Collective Mind, a social enterprise that uses the power of networks to create social change through collective action

Climate course correction: Preventing greenhouse gas emission (GHG) lock-in from development finance driven industrialization of animal agriculture in low-income countries

This report delivers the following key messages:Animal agriculture — now predominantly industrialized — is a major driver of climate change. Without significant reductions in livestock-related emissions — especially methane — Paris Agreement targets cannot be met, even if fossil fuel emissions are eliminated.Investments in industrial animal agriculture entrench high-emission infrastructure, behaviors, and institutions that are difficult to shift away from. This resulting 'GHG lock-in' constrains the transition to lower-emission alternatives, jeopardizing global climate goals.Despite commitments to align with the Paris Agreement, multilateral development banks (MDBs) are funding industrial livestock projects in low-income countries (LICs) — concentrated mostly in sub-Saharan Africa — locking them into high-emissions production and consumption trajectories.Between 2018 and 2024, MDBs — including the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC) — funded 55 livestock projects in LICs, 22 out of which involved industrialization. Of these 22 projects, 10 were 'exclusive livestock sector' projects.MDBs have poured more than US$1 billion into projects that trigger industrialization induced GHG lock-in in LICs. Of this, US$673 million has been directed to 'exclusive livestock-sector' projects.MDB funding of the industrialization of animal agriculture in LICs (US$1 billion) now nearly matches the amount allocated to strengthening of traditional pastoral systems, which have long been the predominant form of livestock production in the sub-Saharan Africa region (US$1.8 billion).MDBs are triggering industrialization-induced GHG lock-in in LICs primarily by financing vertical integration of value chains, construction of long-lived infrastructure and intensification of production.GHG lock-in in the livestock sector of LICs is not inevitable — but course correction must happen now. MDBs must halt the financing of industrial animal agriculture and instead channel investments toward climate-smart alternatives

The Ford Foundation's Evolving Human Rights Approach to Latin America: The Mexican Window

This report analyzes the Ford Foundation's evolving support for human rights in Mexico and Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s. It focuses on the Foundation's funding of the Mexican Academy of Human Rights (AMDH), an organization that would become instrumental in Mexican public life, striving to create a common sense of human rights in the country. Using Ford Foundation records, as well as documentation produced by the AMDH that is kept in different Mexican archives, this report approaches the Ford Foundation's work in Latin America, its work in human rights, and the special place that Mexico occupied in this panorama. At the same time, it is a first approach to understanding the characteristics and work of the Mexican Academy of Human Rights

Environment and Climate Change Giving Trends 2025

The report presents a comprehensive analysis of global and Australian trends in philanthropic giving to climate change and environment, highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced in addressing the urgent and interconnected climate and nature crises. The philanthropic sector has seen increased levels of environmental giving inrecent years, driven by a growing awareness of the need for transformative action. This is reflected in both global and local trends, with donors demonstrating a stronger commitment to funding an equitable and sustainable future

ALUMNI GIVING â SHIFT THE POWER & LOCALLY LED DEVELOPMENT IN CAMEROON

This paper examines the "Alumni Giving" concept in Cameroon, focusing on its relationship with locally-led development initiatives and the shift-the-power agenda. Alumni associations comprising groups of former students from different educational institutions are pivotal community philanthropic actors in Cameroon. These groups leverage their resources, including financial contributions, to support their alma maters and broader community needs, thus contributing significantly to local development. The research identifies alumni giving as a critical factor in enhancing community well-being, facilitating access to education and supporting health and sanitation projects

The Transformative Power of Microgrant Programs: The case for philanthropy to prioritize the enrichment gap

Closing the enrichment gap - the disparity in out-of-school learning participation between wealthy children and their low-income peers - is essential to transforming the life outcomes of marginalized youth. Children spend the majority of their waking hours outside of school, and enrichment programs are known to spark a passion for learning that contributes to academic success and personal development (Benson & Scales, 2009). Directto-family education microgrants, which empower families to choose experiences that align with their children's unique interests and needs, offer the most effective way to close this gap.This brief argues that providing funding directly to families is not only a practical solution but a transformative one. It enables families to access highquality learning experiences, supports community-based providers, and lays the groundwork for scalable, sustainable public policies. Successful programs run by Outschool.org, RESCHOOL, and several states demonstrate that philanthropy can drive demand for microgrants and inspire elected officials to establish publicly funded, large-scale initiatives. The enrichment gap is not merely a matter of access; it's a matter of equity, social mobility, and economic prosperity.Successful programs run by Outschool.org, RESCHOOL, and several states demonstrate that philanthropy can drive demand for microgrants and inspire elected officials to establish publicly funded, large-scale initiatives. Both Outschool.org and RESCHOOL ran smaller-scale, privately-funded programs that laid the groundwork for the creation of policies and support for publiclyfunded programs reaching tens of thousands of learners

New England Secondary Education Survey

We believe that people who are closest to the challenges in our education system must be part of shaping solutions. Beacon Research has conducted periodic polls of students, parents/caregivers, teachers, principals, and school district leaders from across New England to gather their views on the state of high school in their communities. This 2024 poll – the third in a series initiated in 2019 – digs into a number of critical issues, including perspectives on school attendance, statewide graduation requirements, and the purpose of high school. The results of the latest poll include 1,002 parents, 1,002 students, 407 teachers, 101 principals, and 75 system leaders from across New England

Futures Philanthropy Case Study - Risk tolerance, collaboration and long-term commitment : How the Romanian-American Foundation is making catalytic investments

The Romanian-American Foundation's flexible and iterative approach is grounded in its long-term perspective and collaboration. By working closely with partners to test and scale innovative solutions, the foundation ensures its initiatives are adaptable to Romania's changing needs, contributing to a more vibrant civil society. This flexible, long-term funding model has enabled the foundation to build partnerships that drive meaningful, lasting improvements, positioning communities for future success and helping to foster social and economic progress across the country.This case study is part of Philea's Futures Philanthropy series - a selection of hands-on, practical insights into emerging forward-thinking, long-term, innovative practices in the European philanthropy sector. This material provides a foundation for contributing to building futures thinking in the philanthropic field

Philanthropy in Spain and Portugal : Knowledge, Social attitudes and Behaviours

This report explores the current state of philanthropy in Spain and Portugal, focusing on public awareness, social attitudes and philanthropic behaviours. It highlights the vital role philanthropy plays in addressing needs that are not met by the state or market, allowing individuals to contribute their resources for the common good, support societal improvement and express solidarity with others.Drawing on newly commissioned survey data, the study offers valuable insights into how citizens in both countries engage in philanthropic activities such as donating, volunteering and helping others. These behaviours are found to be widespread and generally viewed positively across both societies, though notable differences emerge based on age, gender, education level and national context.Despite the global prevalence of philanthropic practices, the report identifies a lack of recent, reliable data specific to Spain and Portugal. This new research helps fill that gap and provides a stronger foundation for understanding how philanthropy is perceived and practiced in each region. The findings carry important implications for improving public understanding and guiding future development in the philanthropic sector, and the report concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at supporting its continued growth and relevance