Philanthropy Insights for Philanthropists
An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Philanthropy for Philanthropists
MAC UK
According to Pro Bono Economics, better philanthropy advice could unlock an estimated £1.1 billion each year to help UK charities solve our most complex challenges.
Many individuals who give to charity would welcome advice on how to give more, or give “better”, in order to optimise the impact of their giving.
As the UK’s industry-leading venture philanthropy fund backing the best small charities, The Fore is sharing free in-depth insight into the small charity sector to help individuals develop their philanthropic activities and maximise impact.
What is it?
- A light-touch introduction to the fundamentals of philanthropy
- Three online talks, curated resources and invitations to observe best-practice grant-making
- An opportunity to learn about a wide-range of exceptional, high-impact small charities and social enterprises addressing challenges from mental health, to social justice to the climate crisis from the ground up
Key takeaways
- Increased understanding of the pros and cons of different types of giving
- Overview of the different types of organisations in the charity ecosystem
- Knowledge of high-impact charities driving real social change
- Increased confidence in making decisions about your philanthropic activities
To sign up to the free course, contact partnerships@thefore.org
Series content: Details
| Online Talks | ||
| Philanthropy 101 | Introduction to philanthropic activities; the concept of catalytic philanthropy, including The Fore’s unique “venture philanthropy” model. | 1 hour - Online |
| The Charity Ecosystem | Explanation of types of organisations in the sector and their roles; difference between philanthropy and social investment; common trends and challenges; unpicking common myths; and where to go for further advice. | 1 hour - online |
| Busting the Jargon | Need-to-know terminology when assessing and funding charities and social enterprises; practical guidance on what to look for; and good questions to ask. | 1 hour - online |
| Best practice demonstration | ||
| invitation to Shadow our industry leading grant-making process | Observe the final stage of The Fore’s application process as it unfolds. In these online Dragons’ Den-style panels, leaders from portfolio charities and trained independent experts interrogate shortlisted charities and social enterprises and debate who has made the best case for funding and wraparound support. | 3 times a year - Online 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Additional Resources and insights | ||
| The Fore newsletter | Monthly | |
| Interviews with inspiring social entrepreneurs | Monthly | |
| Portfolio and Insights reports | 3 times a year |