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10 Dec 20

Why Do Top Business Leaders Turn So Often to Philanthropy?

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It is a fairly common practice amongst business owners to contribute to philanthropic efforts once their businesses have reached a certain level of success. Whether they have a small but successful local company or they are the chair of an international conglomerate, there are many who choose to look into charitable causes that they can […]

December 7, 2020
Awards, Nominations, Prize

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Roux Prize. The Roux Prize was created in 2013 to honor individuals or groups from around the world who have used health evidence in bold, innovative and impactful ways. Nominations are welcomed from across the globe: winners might be workers within government agencies, researchers at academic institutions, volunteers in […]

December 3, 2020
Awards, Nominations, Prize

The United States’s Institute of Peace (USIP) Women Building Peace Award honors the inspiring work of women peacebuilders whose courage, leadership, and commitment to peace stand out as beacons of strength and hope. Nominate an extraordinary woman peace builder today, from anywhere around the world, for this Award which seeks to highlight the vital role […]

December 1, 2020
Awards, Call for Applications, Prize

Call for nominations have begun for the Professor Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for Human Rights (i.e. the Rafto Prize). Awarded every year since 1987 the prize sheds light on human rights violations and gives recognition to human rights defenders who deserve the world’s attention. There are no geographical or issue constraints regarding the individuals or organizations […]

December 1, 2020
Awards, Prize

The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of our environmental problems feasible solutions are already available. For 2021, innovative projects and smart technologies from around the world are invited to submit. Participation is open to all projects which save […]

December 1, 2020
Call for Applications, Grants

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation accepts applications for funding year-round. DRK Funds organizations addressing a critical social or environmental issue as the focus of their work, and founders who intend to expand their impact significantly over time. Independent nonprofit and impact first, mission-driven for-profit entities, including US 501(c)3 and its non-US equivalents, C corporations, B corporations, […]

November 26, 2020
Call for Applications, Grants

Novartis looks forward to supporting SDG 15 by funding a project, which utilises data/digital/novel technologies in order to generate positive action, protect, restore and sustainably use the services provided by natural land ecosystem. The project should address at least one of the following: Freshwater recycling capacity Restoring biodiversity of the ecosystem Deforestation Desertification The winning […]

November 26, 2020
Advocacy, Fellowships

The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites research fellowship applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and non-governmental agencies or organizations in Africa. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis and are intended […]

November 25, 2020
Awards, Call for Applications, Grants

The Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), created through a partnership between the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) welcome proposals to address a new Grand Challenge: Promoting and facilitating innovative solutions to achieve Food Security and Nutrition […]

November 25, 2020
Call for Applications, Grants

AI for Accessibility grants support projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from individuals or teams globally, who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive but also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit. In addition to Azure compute credits […]

Why Do Top Business Leaders Turn So Often to Philanthropy?

The 2021 Roux Prize

The Women Building Peace Award

The Rafto Prize

Energy Globe Award 2021 for Sustainable Energy Projects

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants

The Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15

The African Peacebuilding Network Individual Research Fellowships

The Grand Challenges Africa Innovation Phase 1 Seed Grants | Round 12 Request for Proposals on Food Security and Nutrition

The AI for Accessibility Grants

The Top Ways African Philanthropy Organizations are Collaborating for Greater Impact

Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Donors in the Digital Age

Strategies for Building Sustainable Funding Models for Nonprofit Organizations

Best Practices for Data Collection and Management in African Philanthropy Organizations

Best Practices for Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations

How to Measure the Impact of Philanthropic Initiatives

The Role of Hashtag Activism in Advancing the Goals of African Philanthropy

Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters for African Businesses: The Benefits of Giving Back

The Top Five Most Effective Ways to Measure the Impact of Philanthropy in Africa

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