Reports, frameworks,
and practical resources
for strengthening
philanthropy support ecosystems

Explores the various approaches to evaluation in social entrepreneurship, based on a review of relevant literature and interviews with funders,…

Published: April 01, 2005

This report summarizes the results of a scan of the state of regional associations' (RAs) development, adoption and promotion of…

Published: April 01, 2005

This study synthesises existing research on knowledge and learning strategies in development agencies, and draws out eight key questions for…

Published: April 01, 2005

This leaflet provides a summary of key data from the EFC Research Task Force survey conducted in 2003/04 on the…

Published: April 01, 2005

This paper explores the opportunities for more meaningful, empowering forms of participation in World Bank decision-making. First, it examines the…

Published: April 01, 2005

This report focuses mainly on workshop discussions and has been written from detailed notes taken by workshop scribes. Where there…

Published: March 21, 2005

These principles reflect the collective efforts of a broadly representative working group of charitable organizations, mostly U.S.-based and nearly all…

Published: March 01, 2005

Profs Adrian Sargeant and Paul Farthing discuss their study on donor commitment in the United Kingdom. Most charities aim to…

Published: February 01, 2005