Insights | Challenging the elephant in the room: administrative and overhead costs
If you’ve ever applied for a grant, you’ve probably been asked some version of this question: “What percentage of your […]
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Better Funding Practices | Responding to Urgent Needs and Local Realities
Effective philanthropy starts with recognising that communities themselves are best placed to identify what they need most. Yet too often,
Insights | Breaking the Mold: Reshaping How We Fund Change
Key Takeaways from “Breaking the Mold: Reshaping How We Fund Change” In this conversation, Shagun Peerbhai (Rebuild India Fund), Jodi
Case Study | The Shears Foundation: How thoughtful grant-making supports both funders and partners
This case study explores how The Shears Foundation, a small UK-based family foundation, has developed grant-making practices that prioritise transparency,
Insights | Local Leaders, Real Solutions: Funding the Frontlines in Pakistan
In this interview with Tamanna, Qamar Iqbal provides nuanced, experience, and expertise-driven insight into the philanthropic landscape of Pakistan. Questions
Insights | Funding feminism: What the movement needs right now
In this essay, Tamanna, who has been fundraising for the feminist movement for almost a decade and co-leads a grassroots
Case Study | A feminist and decolonial approach to funding: IM Swedish Development Partner in practice
This case study explores how IM Swedish Development Partner translates feminist, anti-racist and decolonial values into concrete funding approaches –
Insights | What 15 Years of Feminist Organizing Reveal About Funding (and What Comes Next)
In this Better Funding Insight, Andrea Díaz, Erika Hernández, and Anelisse Amaya from Vidas Paralelas — a feminist organization of
Case Study | Gower Street: Taking a relationship-based approach to climate funding
This case study explores how Gower Street is rethinking climate funding through a relationship-based approach centred on trust, flexibility, and
Better Funding Practices | Building Trust with Partners
This practical tool explores how funders can build stronger, more equitable relationships with their partners by centring trust in their