By examining China’s social culture, policy environment, and philanthropic landscape, this study explores how collaborative philanthropy can introduce new breakthroughs to China’s social sector.

This report by the Bridgespan Group explores the growing popularity of collaborative philanthropy and the pathways to increasing collaborative giving. It identifies many collaboratives that have charted a course that differs from traditional philanthropy and have the potential for much greater impact.

Specially designed for funders working collaboratively with other donors, this toolkit helps collaboratives identify groups that are underrepresented in their decision-making and provides a menu of ideas and approaches to start making change.

Against the backdrop of Asia’s growing philanthropic ecosystem, this white paper explores opportunities, challenges, and case studies for collaborative philanthropy in the region.

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.

More philanthropists are aligning their financial resources behind shared strategic goals and co-funding to provide organizations with critical funding to pursue more ambitious projects. In short, it’s a way to accomplish more through collective giving.

Ultra-wealthy American families donated just 1.2% of their assets to charity in 2017. To help them give more and achieve more with their philanthropy, the Bridgespan Group, with support from the Gates Foundation, explored what impedes giving to social-change efforts around the world and how four pathways could potentially double the flow of funding to initiatives that could benefit millions.

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.

The Raikes Foundation believes that issue funds are one avenue for helping individual donors give with greater impact. This paper offers ways for donors to learn about and support an issue or cause through a portfolio approach, rather than giving to an individual organization. The Raikes Foundation set out to learn more about the landscape of philanthropic issue funds, the different types of offerings, the key players, and the operating models.