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Higher education, including its purposes and roles, is being buffeted by a number of forces and undergoing scrutiny on multiple fronts, even as it seeks to meet key needs in society and individual lives. “The great social compromise that emerged after World War II affirming the role of the university –to cultivate knowledge and educate… Read more »

By Ayo Adeyeri and Iman Fathima Community philanthropic organizations have historically been pivotal actors in bringing about lasting change, and today many are revisiting traditional funding models to ensure the same. Last week, we attended the Convening on Community Philanthropy’s Opportunities to Build Inclusive Communities, presented by Justice Philanthropy Research Network and hosted at the… Read more »

By Afshan Paarlberg and David Janes After more than a year of ongoing side discussions about philanthropy in Japan, the International House of Japan (IHJ), United States-Japan Foundation, American Friends of the International House of Japan (AFIHJ), the 21st Century Japan Politics and Society Initiative at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International… Read more »

Last week, I made a cup of morning chai, sat down behind my computer, and logged into an online forum hosted by the Giving Tuesday LAC Hub. The goal? To connect with over 1,200 leaders, organizations, and researchers from around the world to explore Generosity Without Borders. While generosity is indeed universal, it needs a… Read more »

The Changing Faces of Cross-Border Philanthropy BREAKOUT SESSION REPORT Global Giving Unlocked: Navigating Policy to Maximize Cross-Border Impact by Dana R.H. Doan The 2025 edition of the Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI) noted a decline in the policy environment for cross-border philanthropic flows. Around the world, philanthropy experts reported rising challenges in moving philanthropic resources across… Read more »