Home
About Us
In a Live Mint opinion piece, it explores the dichotomy between relief of distress and development of capabilities that runs through the NGO sector.
Arun Maira, Chairman of HelpAge International, shares The UK Charity Commission's report that finds even power corrupts and can penetrate philanthropic organisations and government aid programmes, even if the purpose is to do good as a whole.
Maira adds that the fundamental difference between charity and genuine developmental support is the relationship between providers and beneficiaries.
Charity flows from wealthy and powerful patrons while good development partners are "allies" who work alongside.
The UK Charity Commission's report ends with a firm warning that "charities must never lose sight of why they exist and must demonstrate how their charitable purpose drives everything they do".
Maira writes that in the world of development, small can be more effective and beautiful too. Read the Entire Article
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
"After years of a toxic political environment, plus a global pandemic, and now the most challenging moment in the history of Israel and the Jewish people in most of our lifetimes, I fear our clergy...more
When it comes to giving back to the community, Hogan Brooks is at the top of the list. The Texas real estate investor and property managerwhose website says he "believes property management...more
"We are firing on all cylinders now." That's how the director of equality and opportunity litigation at a conservative public interest law firm is framing his group's victory in a discrimination...more
"Shenandoah is one of numerous National Park Service sites across the country that have Artist-in-Residence programs to inspire artists to create and share art that not only motivates and encourages...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation is calling for proposals for its 2024 Community Scholars Initiative grant program, which aims to fund "high-impact projects that support students with disabilities, foster...more
In the fourth quarter of 2023, American household debt hit $17.5 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve's quarterly report on household debt and credit. That's $212 billion more than in the...more
A man who introduced America to some of Mexico's best-known beers has died at the age of 73. Carlos Alvarez founded the Gambrinus Company in San Antonio, Texas, in 1986 and introduced the US to...more
When it comes to green technology, the Nordics stand out, with Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and the US making up the top 10 of the Organization for...more
It's not every day that a hospital is named the nation's top medical facility, but that's exactly what's happened at Alabama's Children's of Alabama. The Children's of Alabama Clinical Scholars...more
"Is there anything we can help you with today?" asks a text message, followed by a series of seven follow-up texts over 30 days. The idea is to make it as easy for patients to get in touch with...more
Philanthropy News from...
El Paso Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Gates Foundation
California Community Foundation
San Diego Foundation
Hewlett Foundation
United Nations Foundation
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.
