Delegitimizing Civil Society: Global Perspectives
Join Why Philanthropy Matters and Maecenata Stiftung for an online discussion with a distinguished panel of global experts to explore how efforts to delegitimize civil society are playing out across the globe, and what steps we can take together to defend civil society – and democracy – against further attacks.
The circus is coming to town: Are right wing populist attacks on UK civil society about to ramp up?
Rhodri writes for Alliance magazine about what a new think report attacking charity campaigning tells us about the challenges for UK civil society from right wing populism.
Isaac Jones: Teaching children and young people to be philanthropic citizens
Realism about the challenges, but optimism about the opportunities
Rhodri Davies reports on the recent Philea Forum in Copenhagen.
Dr Xanthe Scharff: Mackenzie Scott gifts, collaborative funding & combatting modern slavery
Myths of Philanthropy #3: Individualism and Scarcity, with Zaineb Mohammed & Devi Leiper O’Malley
Myths of Philanthropy #2: Presumed Expertise, with élysse marcellin & Tesmerelna Atsbeha
Three currencies that are more important than money for philanthropy
What role do trust, power and hope play in philanthropy, and are they at times even more important than money?
What Next? Philanthropy Trends and Predictions for 2026
We take a look at some of the topics and trends that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. (And you can listen to the podcast version HERE).
