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Resources

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Events

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Circle Index

Learn who is funding what, and where, with Circle’s directory of nonprofit organisations, foundations, social enterprises, and philanthropists.

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Networking

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Resources

Discover videos, case studies, guides – and more – to inspire and support you on your giving journey

Insights

Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman calls on billionaires to step up to tackle inequality

Circle Network

Shaping philanthropy: a new podcast coming soon from Circle

Circle Network

AFF Workshop series: philanthropy and climate change

Insights

Muna AbuSulayman explains why storytelling matters for foundations and nonprofits

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Luminos Fund CEO Caitlin Baron on a systems-change approach to education philanthropy

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Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund, on why patient philanthropy pays dividends

Circle Network

Event report: Arab Foundations Forum 2023 Annual Meeting

Insights

Philanthropist Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair shares his approach to impactful giving

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Dr Natasha Matic on why energy and enthusiasm alone are not enough to halt the climate crisis

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Ogo Chukwudi on trust in Philanthropy and why it matters

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Clare Woodcraft on why we need to de-mystify impact assessment

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The ICRC's Clare Dalton on the cost of climate inaction and the role for philanthropy

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Philanthropist Lynn Zovighian on why we need to invest in data

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From charity to philanthropy: Badr Jafar on how giving is evolving in the Arab region

Guides

A glossary of philanthropic terms

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Nick Grono on why nonprofits and philanthropists should think differently about scale

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Visa's Carl Manlan on how corporate assets can help countries meet the SDGs

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Arab Foundations Forum CEO Naila Farouky makes the case for data and transparency

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Insaan Group's Farahnaz Karim on why philanthropy needs a paradigm shift

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Serial entrepreneur Shainoor Khoja shares her tips for effective CSR

Resources

More than a unicorn: when technology meets purpose

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Giving in a crisis: CDP president Patricia McIlreavy on why it pays to play the long game

Resources

The NGO unlocking access to digital learning for refugees

Insights

Alisha Moopen, on her giving philosophy, prioritising health projects, and the importance of partnerships

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Samih Sawiris shares insights into his family's philanthropy in Egypt

Insights

Caroline Fiennes on the importance of evidence in philanthropy

Insights

Investing for a better future: why Sophie Marple has pivoted to focus on climate philanthropy