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Bank Philanthropy Desks
For many NGOs exploring individual giving in the Netherlands, bank philanthropy desks seem like a logical entry point to wealthy donors. They sit close to capital, understand philanthropy, and appear well connected. That logic is understandable. But it is also...
What This Time Asks: Dioraphte Rethinks the Role of Philanthropy
In a time of shifting funding landscapes, growing societal pressure, and rapid technological change, the role of philanthropic foundations is being fundamentally reconsidered. The 2025 annual report of Dioraphte, “Wat deze tijd vraagt”, offers a clear perspective:...
Webinar | Postcode Lottery Explained: Trust-Based Philanthropy & Funding Strategy
Do you want to better understand the Postcode Lottery (formerly the Dutch Postcode Lottery / Nationale Postcode Loterij)?How did this donor grow into one of the largest private funders in the world? Curious about Trust-Based Philanthropy — and how the Postcode Lottery...
Webinar | Raintree Foundation | Global South Philanthropy – the Raintree Approach
What can philanthropy learn from the Global South? In our next Funders Focus webinar session, we’re going deep into a model that flips the script. 🎙️ Global South Philanthropy – the Raintree ApproachWith Leena Dandekar, Founder & Chairperson of Raintree Foundation...
$137.5 million for European non-profits – Myriad USA 2025 Snapshot
Cross-border philanthropy is often more complicated than many nonprofits expect. Regulatory barriers, tax rules, and donor requirements can make it difficult for organizations outside the United States to receive funding from American donors. The 2025 Snapshot report...
AI and Fundraising
AI is becoming a practical tool in modern fundraising. More and more organizations use AI to identify new donor leads, build engagement strategies, and support proposal writing and editing. When used well, AI can save time, improve quality and consistency, and...
Alternatives to 501(c)(3)
The United States is the largest philanthropic market in the world. Over $100 billion is granted annually by foundations alone. Add major donors and donor-advised funds (DAFs), and the scale becomes difficult to ignore. For many international NGOs, the first question...
ORIA and Partos9001
Dutch NGOs that apply for funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MinBuZa) will sooner or later run into two recurring requirements: ORIA and the Partos 9001 certification. Both are used as quality and governance checks, but they are not the same thing. They...
New Dutch Minority Government Takes Office — But Development Funding Falls Short
Today marks the official start of a new government in the Netherlands, a historic moment in Dutch politics. Rob Jetten has been sworn in as Prime Minister, leading a minority coalition government composed of Democrats 66 (D66), the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA),...
FemFocus Application Process
FemFocus 2026–2030: How the Application Process Works The FemFocus grant programme (2026–2030) is part of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Focus framework for cooperation with civil society organisations. The programme supports local civil society organisations...
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