Insights | The Future of the Grand Bargain: From Funding Local Actors to Changing the Humanitarian Financing System
By Qamar Iqbal | Local Alliance Pakistan Ten years after the launch of the Grand Bargain, an international agreement established
funding relationships
Better Funding Practices | Funding the Conditions for Collaboration and Collective Action
Collaboration and collective action take more than bringing organisations together. They require time, resources, trust, meaningful participation and space for
Insights | Beyond Compliance: Why Pakistan’s New CSR Framework Could Redefine Partnerships Between Business and Civil Society
By Qamar Iqbal There are moments when policy changes quietly reshape the way development happens in a country. They may
Case Study | WECO: Building Bridges Between Donors and Grassroots Organizations
In this case study, the Women’s Empowerment Coalition (WECO) shares how it approaches its role as an intermediary funder, building
Insights | Beyond the Wave: Reimagining Philanthropy in an Age of Corruption
Beyond the Wave: Reimagining Philanthropy in an Age of CorruptionBy Mary Fifield, Executive Director, Marigold Fund In fall of 2024,
Insight | What frontline social workers want funders to know
This Insight draws on research conducted by The Solidarity Network in India, exploring the safety, security, and wellbeing of frontline
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
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,