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The interplay between impact investing and philanthropy 14 December 2022

Impact investment is a key complementary funding source in emerging markets like Nigeria, concludes a report by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy…

Empowering young girls at every level: the story of GirlLead SA 9 November 2022

“Creating a network of young women who become leaders and transform their communities as well as the country.” These are the words…

How philanthropy in the Gulf is focusing on long-term impact 11 October 2022

Philanthropy in the Gulf Cooperation Council area is estimated at $210 billion annually and is growing in a more strategic way, says…

The Gratitude Project: Empowering the minds of young women through wellness practices and sexual health education 3 October 2022

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic exposed the social inconsistencies in how we all go about our daily lives. It shed light on mental…

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Moonshot Philanthropy: achieving responsive social change by privatising failure and socialising success 7 September 2022

by Dr Beth Breeze, Director, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent and James Chen, Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation Why would any self-aware…

Building resilience and transforming communities: the story of Imbokodo LaunchPad 5 September 2022

Physical spaces for community capacity-building are becoming increasingly scarce in today's rapidly urbanising world, particularly in communities that need them the most.…

Centre of Strategic Philanthropy in Conversation: Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola 9 August 2022

by Xiaoyu Dai, Research Assistant at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) launched the first event of…

Fostering health-related change through animated videos: the story of Aganang Skills Academy 18 July 2022

In today's fast-changing world, where poverty and inequality are still on the rise, we need creative and innovative ways to educate marginalised…

Year two in review: growth and new opportunities for the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy 1 July 2022

by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy team The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) recently celebrated its second anniversary, solidifying its role as…

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Unlocking philanthropic capital in developing regions 4 May 2022

Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Cambridge Judge Business School announces philanthropic research framework for global growth markets. A new report by the…

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CSP partners CAPSI announce the winners of the Aspire Higher Project 29 April 2022

Following two years of implementing solutions, the winner of the Aspire Higher Project was announced at a final judging event hosted on…

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New ways of philanthropic giving: blended finance and the SDGs 14 March 2022

by Dr Juvaria Jafri, Research Associate, and Di Kennedy, Centre Manager, at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Blended finance is an approach…

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How to fund radically this year: moving promises to action 5 January 2022

by Dr Riva Kantowitz and Lauren Bradford, Founder and Founding Partner of the Radical Flexibility Fund Ten Radical Actions embodies the work…

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Going contactless for charity donations: what we can learn from GoodBox 16 December 2021

by Jenna-Mae, Senior Marketing Executive at GoodBox As cash giving continues to decline and card payments have quickly dominated the way we…

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Gaps in financial citizenship 29 November 2021

Despite its name, 'inclusive finance' institutionalises uneven access to finance for poor citizens in Pakistan and elsewhere in the Global South, says…

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Exploring the partnerships between NGOs and digital philanthropy 5 November 2021

by Dr Shonali Banerjee, Research Associate at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy In her most recent piece for Development in Practice, Centre…

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Abu Dhabi Festival and the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy announces first cohort of Young Philanthropists Programme 1 November 2021

by Jack Lilley, Communications Manager at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy As part of the 18th edition, held under the theme 'The…

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Continuing to build a movement for change 26 October 2021

by Jack Lilley, Communications Manager at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy This autumn, the team at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP)…

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Scaling up the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy 13 October 2021

by Jack Lilley, Communications Manager at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy In September, the team at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) held…

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The situation in Afghanistan remains dire, here’s how you can support 30 September 2021

by Jack Lilley, Communications Manager at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Like so many others, we at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy…

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy and Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment announce collaboration 2 September 2021

by Jack Lilley, Communications Manager at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) at the University of Cambridge…

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How do we #ShiftThePower in philanthropy? 24 August 2021

by Dr Shonali Banerjee, Research Associate at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy This summer, our team at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy…

Intimate technologies for affective development 20 July 2021

In her recent piece "Intimate technologies for affective development: how crowdfunding platforms commodify interpersonal connections" for Third World Quarterly, Dr Shonali Banerjee…

The Centre of Strategic Philanthropy’s debut executive education course 19 July 2021

by Zhiwan Rong, Research Assistant at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Last month the Centre debuted its executive education programme, entitled 'Strategic…

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Impact and engagement at the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy 21 June 2021

Each of our research centres has unique ways to engage with non-academic organisations and, through that, to generate real world impact. This…

What happened at Talking Philanthropy, the world’s largest philanthropy forum? 10 June 2021

We reflect on Global Philanthropic's recent Talking Philanthropy forum, co-hosted with the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Cambridge Judge Business School and…

Alumni award 1 June 2021

Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge Judge named first winner of Mintzberg Distinguished Alumnus Award by McGill University. Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge…

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The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy: one year on 30 April 2021

The Centre's launch could not have been timelier as it coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and subsequent renewed…

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Future-proofing philanthropy by institutionalising best practice 29 April 2021

By Clare Woodcraft, Executive Director for the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy The world of philanthropy is changing. The global pandemic has rendered…

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Philanthropic changes 25 March 2021

An article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review by Clare Woodcraft and Dr Kamal Munir of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at…

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Call for proposals 26 February 2021

We are delighted to circulate the 2021 Call for Proposals from the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP). Researchers affiliated with the University…

Omar Safeyeldin: Integrating philanthropic impact into business strategy 25 February 2021

In this webinar, jointly hosted with the Tharawat Family Business Forum we explored the difference and overlaps between corporate and private giving.…

HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud in conversation with Badr Jafar

Hailing from Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Arab region, HRH Princess Lamia AlSaud, the Secretary General and a member of…

Improving diversity and inclusion in universities and beyond 18 February 2021

Dr Kamal Munir joins Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea and Julia Streets in a discussion on how to change the race ratio in…

Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder of the World Economic Forum, speaks with Badr Jafar 15 February 2021

Watch this conversation with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, where he shares his hopes for…

CSP welcomes Dr Shonali Banerjee as new Research Associate 12 February 2021

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) is delighted to announce Dr Shonali Banerjee as its new Research Associate. Shonali Banerjee Shonali joined…

New appointments in the CSP team 11 February 2021

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) is delighted to announce the appointment of two new team members: Di Kennedy, our new Centre…

A conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 3 February 2021

Watch this insightful interview with IMF's Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva and the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy's Founding Patron, Badr Jafar, as they…

Towards a new balance of power in philanthropy 1 February 2021

COVID-19 is accelerating an already exist trend: the awakening of institutional philanthropy in the global south. The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy’s Executive…

The links between academic research and impactful & scalable philanthropy 29 January 2021

Trillions of dollars are expected to be passed on to the next generation of aspiring philanthropists within the next decade. In this…

Nandan and Rohini Nilekani share their golden rules for strategic philanthropy 18 January 2021

Examples of questions explored in this interview with renowned philanthropists Nandan and Rohini Nilekani, conducted by Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the…

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Improving philanthropy 15 December 2020

COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to address the North-South power imbalance in global philanthropy, says report by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy…

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Local voices: creating an equitable world for girls 16 November 2020

The Executive Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP), Clare Woodcraft participated in a discussion hosted by the Nama Women Advancement…

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The role of philanthropy in bridging the annual funding gap to meet SDGs 30 October 2020

The growth in emerging market philanthropy could not be occurring at a more critical time. Government budgets are coming under ever increasing…

Philanthropic tie-ups 9 September 2020

Pandemic will have 'profound' impact on philanthropy through greater collaboration, Bill Gates says in interview with Badr Jafar, founding patron of the…

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Can COVID-19 revive philanthropy’s risk appetite? 27 August 2020

Philanthropic capital is risk capital – an attribute often overlooked amidst the race to secure measurable positive outcomes to report back to…

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Corporate philanthropy: emergence, viability and legitimacy gain 11 August 2020

Centre for Strategic Philanthropy study examines the emergence, viability and legitimacy gain of corporate philanthropy. Elena Christodoulou A new study written by…

Responding to Lebanon’s crisis: mobilising philanthropic funds 7 August 2020

A vigil for the victims of the explosium in Beirut / Mehr News Agency / CC BY The emergency in Lebanon caused…

CSP team join expert group at OECD Centre on Philanthropy 6 August 2020

The Executive Director and the Academic Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) have joined the Expert Group of the OECD's…

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From hype to impact: social stock exchanges 31 July 2020

Under the auspices of the CSP, Dr Matthew Grimes and Professor Danielle Logue have initiated the "From Hype to Impact: Social Stock…

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Workplace equality 28 July 2020

Companies need 'awkward conversations' to address lack of diversity, Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge Judge says on BBC programme. Dr Kamal Munir…

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CSP undertakes research on “Strategic Fundraising: How & Why People Give” 27 July 2020

Fundraising from individual or institutional donors is a surprisingly under-researched topic given how critical it is to the financial sustainability of third…

CSP become members of the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) 21 July 2020

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP), has become a member of the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) with a view to building…

CSP appoints Caroline Fiennes as Visiting Fellow 15 July 2020

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Fiennes as a Visiting Fellow. Caroline Fiennes One…

CSP become members of Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) has become a member of the Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS). WINGS is a global…

CSP partners with Caroline Fiennes on COVID-19 philanthropy research 9 July 2020

Caroline Fiennes The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy has partnered with Caroline Fiennes, the Director of Giving Evidence, to study the response of…

CSP to produce COVID-19 industry report 3 July 2020

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy is producing an industry report that will assess initial responses to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis by the…

Dr Kamal Munir moderating EGOS panel on inequality in organisations 1 July 2020

Dr Kamal Munir, Academic Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, will be moderating a sub-plenary at the Annual Meeting of the…

CSP Executive Director talks impact at the American University in Cairo’s Gerhart Centre 29 June 2020

The Executive Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP), Clare Woodcraft, spoke on 2 July on the importance of research in…

Improving the global practice of philanthropy 25 June 2020

Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) partners with Alliance Magazine to host a webinar on philanthropy in high growth markets. The Centre for…

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Centre for Strategic Philanthropy established at Cambridge Judge, dedicated to high-growth markets 24 June 2020

L-R: Professor Christoph Loch, Director of the Cambridge Judge Business School; Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy; and…

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Cambridge Judge statement on racism and inclusion 11 June 2020

Like the rest of the world, we are deeply shocked and angered by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd's death…

Confronting racism 4 June 2020

Synopsis of study co-authored by Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge Judge Business School cited by Forbes magazine as one of five 'must-read'…

Forbes Middle East: What role does philanthropy play for businesses in the GCC? 25 December 2022

A report entitled “Giving in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): evolving towards strategic philanthropy", published by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at… Read more
Eye of Riyadh: Generation charts new path towards strategic philanthropy 14 October 2022

Professor Mauro Guillén, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Cambridge… Read more
CNN: Quest means business 12 January 2022

Badr Jafar, Founding Patron for the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Cambridge Judge Business School, speaks to Quest Means Business on CNN… Read more
Daily Pakistan: Pakistan-born professor appointed Pro-VC of Cambridge University 2 May 2021

Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge Judge Business School has been appointed a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Community and Engagement), for a first term of… Read more
Arabian Business: Gates Foundation boss on why philanthropy is on the rise in the Arab world 13 February 2021

A report by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy on the effect of the pandemic on philanthropy in the Global South. The report looked… Read more
City AM: We need to ‘Change the Race Ratio’ 8 February 2021

Dr Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, was on DiverCity podcast together with Lord Karan Bilimoria… Read more
Financial Times: Pakistan’s opposition circles floundering Khan 14 January 2021

Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on the political situation in Pakistan. Political dynasties unite… Read more
Third Sector: Pandemic has uncovered ‘deep sense of dissatisfaction’ with global philanthropy, report finds 15 December 2020

Covid-19 exacerbating global North-South disparities says new study by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at Cambridge Judge Business School. "The shift in… Read more
Alliance Magazine: The ethics of platform philanthropy 17 September 2020

The growth and democratisation of giving through online platforms as one of the key trends that will shape post-pandemic philanthropy, said Bill… Read more
Financial Times: Pakistan army muscles in on Belt and Road project 28 August 2020

Dr Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on Belt and Road Initiative in Pakistan. “The… Read more
Financial Times: The new rules on what you can say in the office 24 July 2020

Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on how to build a racially diverse business. He… Read more
BBC Radio 4: The Bottom Line: How to build a racially diverse business 23 July 2020

Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, was on a panel exploring the practical solutions to achieving… Read more
Alliance Magazine: Interview: Badr Jafar 7 July 2020

Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and founding patron of the newly established Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, spoke to Alliance Magazine. Badr… Read more
Financial Times: Pakistan seeks relief from China over Belt and Road 26 June 2020

Dr Kamal Munir comments on Pakistan’s energy policy as the country is trying to trying to renegotiate Belt and Road repayments with… Read more
UK Fundraising: Centre for Strategic Philanthropy opens at University of Cambridge

A new Centre for Strategic Philanthropy has been established at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. The Centre is dedicated to… Read more
Khaleej Times: Philanthropy centre comes up at University of Cambridge, to focus on high-growth markets including UAE 25 June 2020

A new Centre for Strategic Philanthropy has been established at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School dedicated to examining strategic philanthropy… Read more
Zawya: Centre for Strategic Philanthropy established at University of Cambridge dedicated to high-growth markets including the UAE 24 June 2020

A new Centre for Strategic Philanthropy has been established at Cambridge Judge Business School to examine and work to enhance the impact… Read more
The National: Cambridge University philanthropy school to focus on Middle East, Asia and Africa

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, established at University of Cambridge Judge Business School, will focus on the world’s fastest growing regions and… Read more
Third Sector: New Centre for Strategic Philanthropy is launched

The University of Cambridge Judge Business School has launched a new centre to focus on strategic philanthropy in emerging markets. A new… Read more