India

In India, collaborative funds are bringing together a diverse set of partners—including government, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, philanthropists, and civil society organizations—to drive collective impact. Some of the earliest and most effective collaboratives have engaged local and state government from the outset, enabling them to reach scale and achieve lasting results. While the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for their rapid growth, many of these platforms are now evolving to address long-term and systemic challenges, such as advancing gender equality and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.

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    Helping high-net-worth individuals give with greater impact

    In 2018 and 2019, the Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation co-hosted a series of convenings to explore ways to help donors expedite their philanthropic learning and unlock more resources for large-scale systems change, with a particular focus on collaborative funds.

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    The growing momentum behind philanthropic collaboratives in India

    The number of philanthropic collaboratives is on the rise in India. Here’s how they’re evolving their post-pandemic roles and practices to help solve enduring social and environmental challenges.

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    Helping high-net-worth individuals give with greater impact

    In 2018 and 2019, the Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation co-hosted a series of convenings to explore ways to help donors expedite their philanthropic learning and unlock more resources for large-scale systems change, with a particular focus on collaborative funds.

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    The power of pooling philanthropic funds

    Donors can pool funds in a number of ways. The impact and success of co-funding depends on a range of factors, some of which are discussed in this article. The approaches include classic co-funding models, managed funds and independent platforms.

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    Learning from a decade of collaborative philanthropy

    A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and how fund leaders and donors can sharpen their strategies today.

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    Survey of donors to philanthropic collaboratives

    For five years and counting, The Bridgespan Group has analyzed the growth and momentum of the collaborative philanthropy field. We’ve found that effective collaborative giving vehicles offer a compelling opportunity for donors looking to give to a host of social-change issues.

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    The philanthropic collaborative landscape

    Based on survey responses from nearly 200 collaborative giving vehicles, new research from the Bridgespan Group paints a picture of the current landscape and suggests directions forward to grow and strengthen this increasingly important segment of philanthropic giving.

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