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Philanthropy at a Crossroads: Confronting the past by embracing futures thinking
As we face an increasingly complex world, the current state of philanthropy begs an important question: can it rise to meet society’s escalating challenges?
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Philanthropy and COP: Pathways for meaningful engagement
As the climate crisis accelerates, COPs have become crucial arenas for advancing coordinated climate action at global level. Find out what is the state of the Environment in 2024 and how philanthropy can be part of the process.
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Don’t over-implement CSRD: EU official urges firms to use ‘common sense’ with reporting law
Comments come as German justice minister says he wants the rules renegotiated.
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Philanthropic organisations and impact investors call on policymakers to enable more investments for impact
Philea and Impact Europe published recommendations for national and EU policymakers to enable more impact investments and collaboration opportunities.
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SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises
The SDG Impact Standards are for Enterprises committed to contributing positively to sustainable development and towards achieving the SDGs.
Webinar
SMEs with Impact
Find out about the EU's recent draft for the voluntary sustainability reporting standard tailored to unlisted SMEs.
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Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in any issue area
The report aims at sharing best practices that can help any funder in any field increasingly consider gender in their grantmaking.
Tool / Assessment
ESG scores and ratings: What they are, why they matter
ESG scores are the true north that guides boards and shareholders toward stronger environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. These scores are a key way third-party rating and reporting organizations measure companies' efforts.
Podcast
Giving Done Right - Podcast
From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right is the show with everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving.
Tool / Assessment
The Giving Report Malta 2024 - In short
Check out the snippets of the Giving Report Malta 2024 and have a look at the main findings.
Report
The Giving Report Malta 2024
A first-of-its-kind in Malta, unveiling insights into corporate and voluntary giving in Malta.
Tool / Assessment
Giving strategically for maximum impact
Why give and how to do it strategically to maximise your Impact are questions at the core of this collaborative workshop between SOS Malta and Atlas Insurance.
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B Impact Assessment Knowledge Base
The BIA Knowledge Base is your one-stop-shop for any help regarding the BIA or the SDG Action Manager.
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Basics of B Impact Assessment
Business needs comprehensive, credible, comparable impact standards to support economic systems change. This tool can help measure, manage and improve positive impact performance for communities, customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.
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Assessing Research for Philanthropic Funding: Innovative Approaches
Philea recently published a report on responsible research assessment that aims to explore diverse approaches taken by foundations to enhance the fairness, transparency and effectiveness of evaluating research proposals for funding.
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Malta's Sustainable Development vision for 2050
The sustainable development vision for 2050 sets out a long-term framework for advancing sustainable development in Malta whilst taking into consideration past shortcomings and achievements. Read the vision here.
Tool / Assessment
The Changemaker Index
The Ashoka Changemaker Index™ is a self-assessment tool that will determine where you are on your Changemaker Journey and help you understand and improve your Changemaker Skills.
Tool / Assessment
Launch and scale your Corporate Social Responsibility Program
What is Corporate Responsability and how can your business build a solid CSR strategy?
Tool / Assessment
Measuring Social Impact - a guide for Grantmakers and CSR professionals
How can you assess something as broad as social change? Start with proven strategies.
Report
For Impact Event and Fair 2023 - Recommendations and Outcomes Report
On the 28th March 2023, the Academy of Givers organised the second edition of the For Impact Event and Fair. Here are all the recommendations and outcomes of the day.
Report
The Philanthropy Transformation Initiative Report
The Philanthropy Transformation Initiative report aims to outline the change we seek to create in the sector and to act as a focal point for action.
Tool / Assessment
New allies: how INGOs and social entrepreneurs collaborate to transform global development
How can social entrepreneurs and INGOs collaborate to drive systems change? What barriers do they face in the attempt of working together? What are critical success factors for these partnerships?
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ESG needs a shared language
As a cross-sector collaboration, ESG means different things to different people, but systems change will require building a shared understanding between diverse stakeholders.
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Focus on accountability
Introducing Focus on Impact - EVPA's latest podcast!
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The european green deal
Transforming EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions.
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Tips and tricks for your giving journey
From making an impact and measuring said impact, to engaging your employees and giving well, here are some tips and tricks we've put together to help you on your giving journey.
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Tips and tricks - creating synergies between ngos and businesses
Here are some Tips and Tricks on how Companies and the Voluntary Sector can improve the way they work together.
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Frameworks encouraging impact
Where does Malta stand in terms of Impact? What frameworks are currently being adopted and what is working and not?
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Practical examples for impact
During the second Panel Discussion, at the For Impact Event and Fair 2023, a group of selected experts guided us through the best practices of Giving and how businesses can effectively support the Voluntary Sector.
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From quiet quitting to emotional commitment
Ian Gourley's take on how to increase employees engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility Activities
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Encouraging employee engagement through corporate social responsibility initiatives
Engaged employees are the backbone of any successful organization. In this presentation, Ian Gourley shares insights on how corporate social responsibility initiatives can encourage and promote employee engagement.
Publication
Supporting system changers: the role of system thinking, leadership and wellbeing
A guideline for social entrepreneurs to create equitable, positive & lasting change in their fields.
Tool / Assessment
Tools to develop a purpose driven business
Is purpose driven business the way forward? Find out more from Will Gardner, Co-Founder Motive on purpose driven business and to better understand the connection between profit and purpose. Download his speech and workshop presentations.
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The triple win approach
The Triple Win Approach is an approach that makes sustainable business the existence, growth and innovation model of the future.
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For impact event 2023 - Miles Webber's ESG navigating headwinds
In his speech, Miles Webber navigates the different headwinds and shares suggestions on how to make an impact through ESG. Miles is a partner and co-Head of ESG, FGS Global.
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For impact event 2023 - Will Gardner on purpose driven business
At the For Impact Event 2023, Will Gardner gave a comprehensive overview of the concept of Purpose-driven Businesses, explaining how Purpose and Profit can be complementaries instead of opposites.
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Mark Weingard's the evolution of giving
At the For Impact Event 2023, Academy of Givers' President Mark Weingard walked us through the different steps of Giving Effectively.
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Ashoka online courses - co-learning experience
Check out Ashoka's online learning; a variety of different learning formats and topics (see below) that can be joined online and/or hybrid on a flexible and modular basis.
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Assessing impact
What’s happening with the money I donated? Did I make a good choice? Is it working? Is anything really changing? Why is this so hard? Have a look at this guide which reviews various ways to assess philanthropic impact.
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The principles of social value
The Principles of Social Value provide the basic building blocks for anyone who wants to make decisions that take this wider definition of value into account, in order to increase equality, improve wellbeing and increase environmental sustainability.
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Academy workshop on giving effectively - outcomes and recommendations
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Your philanthropy road map
"Your Philanthropy Roadmap", by Rockerfeller Philanthropy Advisors, is a brief guide designed to introduce you to the world of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, and outlines five key milestones on the path towards developing a giving plan.
Blog
5 reasons why you need to kick off your corporate sustainability programme right now!
The concept of Corporate Sustainability has moved from the fringes to the mainstream. Here's five reasons why you need to initiate your corporate sustainability programme right now! Read Dr Roberta Lepre's blog here. Credit: Weave Consulting.
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A practical guide to measuring and managing impact
Providing tips on how to implement impact measurement in five easy-to-understand steps, at the level of both the social investors and their investees.
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The Guide to Giving
How to give more effectively to achieve greater impact. This guide by CAF offers step-by-step guidance in thinking about your strategy, finding relevant charities, and helping you understand the difference your giving can make.
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Insights on modern youth activism: the case of university of malta students
Providing an insight on the prevalence of youth activism, as well as understanding factors that act as motivators or barriers for such involvement.
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EVPA impact glossary
Main definitions and key terms related to philanthropy, impact and beyond. All collated into this one glossary created by EVPA.
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Is doing good good for business?
Amongst the business community, there seems to be a rising concern with putting purpose at the core of business operations. The golden question, 'Is doing good good for business?'. Read Dr Roberta Lepre's blog here. Credit: Weave Consulting
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