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Summer 2009
Resources & Links
Activities, Web sites and other cutting-edge information for global givers
Philanthropy Action provides space to discuss philanthropy
Philanthropy Action (www.philanthropyaction.com), an online publication launched two years ago under the umbrella of Geneva Global (www.genevaglobal.com), a leading international philanthropic advisor, was created to be the first publication that concentrates exclusively on poverty-focused philanthropy. Now that it has gone independent, Editor-in-Chief Tim Ogden, and Managing Editor Laura Starita, are continuing to discuss poverty, but hope to scale-up past efforts. The publication’s coverage of the philanthropic sector now includes both blog posts and more detailed pieces taking the form of reported articles, interviews with subject matter experts, book reviews, and editorials. Recent topics have included merit salaries for teachers, the pros and cons of foundations existing in perpetuity, and some of the sites material has been re-published in other news outlets, including The New York Times.
Alliance magazine examines philanthropy and democracy
The June issue of Alliance magazine looks at progress toward democracy around the world in the 20 years since the fall of the Berlin wall, and the roles philanthropy has played and can play in building civil society and nurturing democracy. Articles in the issue look at a variety of countries around the world, and also point to the need not only to strengthen institutions (both public and private nonprofit) but also the role of citizens themselves. As guest editor Georgie Shields puts it, there may not have been sufficient effort made in “building an informed, aware, active citizenry that can hold its government accountable.” Alliance has also added a new section – “Latest from Alliance” to its website (www.alliancemagazine.org) in order to provide readers with breaking news in between its electronic bulletins and magazine issue.
© 2008 The Synergos Institute
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