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Explore Circle to read expert resources on effective philanthropy, sign-up for exclusive events, or to learn more about regional foundations and nonprofit organisations

Resources

Find guides, case studies, and inspiring insights from leading philanthropists and foundations in our resource hub.

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Events

Grow your network and knowledge with our expert workshops and exclusive member networking 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

Visit your membership dashboard to check out the latest resources and connect with other members in the network.

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Resources

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

Resources

More than a unicorn: when technology meets purpose

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Insights

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

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

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Guides

Climate philanthropy

A Circle round-up exploring philanthropy-backed climate programmes and initiatives
Insights

Caroline Fiennes on the importance of evidence in philanthropy

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Serial entrepreneur Shainoor Khoja shares her tips for effective CSR

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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

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Guides

Finding your focus

A Circle round-up of resources aimed at helping you find your philanthropic focus

Insights

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair is leveraging education to shape a new future for Arab youth

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Insights

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

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Nelson Amaya from the OECD Centre on Philanthropy on using data to strengthen giving

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Resources

The NGO unlocking access to digital learning for refugees

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Guides

Collaborative giving

A Circle round-up outlining what you need to know about philanthropic collaborations
Guides

A glossary of philanthropic terms

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Insights

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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Five ways to be a better funder by Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg

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Philanthropist Lynn Zovighian on why we need to invest in data

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Justin Sykes, founder of Innovest, on why all organisations should be measuring impact

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Guides

Strategic philanthropy: roles and strategies

The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) on ways to move from cheque writing to high-impact philanthropy

Guides

Setting a corporate giving strategy

Finding the right model and giving vehicle for your corporate philanthropy
Guides

Defining your giving goals

Narrowing your focus to maximise your impact
Guides

Trust-based philanthropy

A Circle explainer on the movement to shift the power in funder-grantee relationships

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