Philanthropy Academy

Where do I and my family want to have impact?

Once you have understood the fundamentals of philanthropy it is time to really sit down and plan your philanthropic approach. This module helps you to find your true passion, formulate a vison, decide on an approach and develop a strategy.

Module Plan

• Understanding my values and finding my true passion
• Forming my vision and defining my objectives
• Approaching my philanthropy effectively – introducing the 6s framework

How do I implement my philanthropic strategy?

Once you have defined your philanthropic strategy it is time to turn your plan into actions. This module takes you through the process of identifying and assessing the right opportunities for your giving approach by choosing the right philanthropic vehicle.

Further, the module introduces Family philanthropy - a way of bringing together family members around a philanthropic project and bridging generations.

Module Plan

• Involving my family and understanding next generation philanthropy (incl. FO & practical example)
• Engaging the next generation
• Identifying and assessing opportunities
• Choosing a philanthropic vehicle to maximize my impact

How do I implement my philanthropic strategy?

This module introduces the importance of measuring and evaluating your philanthropic impact. And how it can give you the biggest possible bang for your philanthropic buck.

Further, the module introduces Family philanthropy - a way of bringing together family members around a philanthropic project and bridging generations.

Module Plan

• Measuring my philanthropic impact – why it matters?
• Setting the stage for measuring impact – Theory of Change Model
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Learning, improving, repeating

How to tap into outcomes-based funding?

If we really want to achieve development goals that are measurable and scalable, we need to harness the power of the private sector. And social and blended finance are key to getting us there.

This module introduces the concept of social finance and will explore the unique opportunity of combining financial sophistication and knowhow with good intentions

Module Plan

• Introducing social finance
• Defining the right social finance strategy
• Combining public or philanthropic funds with private sector funds – an introduction into blended finance

How to engage with others?

Philanthropy doesn’t have to be an isolated undertaking. Connecting individuals around strategic aspiration, practice and collective impact is the future of philanthropic funding.

This module looks at the landscape of collective philanthropy and highlights how you can come together for greater impact.

Module Plan

• Having collective impact – ‘why’ to engage with others
• Driving change together – ‘how’ to engage with others
• Joining forces in a ‘collective impact’ approach – a practical example

How can you raise funds?

For many wealthy individuals, making money comes naturally. But learning how to give it away, in an effective, strategic, impactful manner is for most a complex undertaking. This module aims to help make this journey simpler.

Module Plan

• Shaping your narrative
• Mapping your needs
• Addressing donors
• Curating relationships