Together for Good: crafting Scotland’s philanthropic journey
As part of the University of St Andrews’ Scotland’s Future Series, the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good has been awarded funding for a three-part workshop series entitled “Together for Good: crafting Scotland’s philanthropic journey”.
Starting in autumn 2024, the series will focus on three overarching aims:
(1) Assessing the Current State of Philanthropy in Scotland by identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges within the contemporary Scottish philanthropy landscape, and exploring and interrogating innovative practices, models, and technologies to address these.
This first workshop will take place on 10th December 2024, 10-15h, The Gateway, St Andrews. To reserve a space, please register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-for-good-crafting-scotlands-philanthropic-journey-workshop-1-tickets-1053293933509?aff=oddtdtcreator
(2) Working towards a Shared Vision for Philanthropy Policy in Scotland by exploring how to build a broader national conversation on philanthropy in Scotland.
To inform the conversation, we are delighted to welcome Éilis Murray, CEO of Philanthropy Ireland, who will share insights from Ireland’s journey towards a national philanthropy policy. We will also explore ideas from The Beacon Collaborative’s proposal for a National Strategy for Philanthropy and Charitable Giving, and discuss next steps for strengthening engagement with philanthropy in Scotland.
- Date: Thursday, 13th March 2025
- Venue: Library of Mistakes, 33A Melville Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7QB
- Time: 10-13h, followed by a light lunch
(3) Developing Collaborative and Sustainable Structures and Strategies to Strengthen Scottish Philanthropy by exploring appropriate ways to bring together stakeholders from academia and the philanthropy field from the public, private, and third sectors, with the aim of offering a safe space for: sharing insights, enabling critical reflection, discussing the long-term plans for, and sustainability of, philanthropic efforts in Scotland, and providing opportunities for showcasing Scotland’s philanthropic initiatives at national and international levels.
Building on the opportunities, challenges, and international insights for a national conversation on philanthropy in Scotland, this workshop will focus on the structural choices and trade-offs involved in taking this work forward.
- Date: Thursday, 8th May 2025
- Time: 10:00-13:00h (tea/coffee from 9:45h; followed by a light lunch)
- Venue: University of St Andrews Business School, The Gateway, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9RJ
For further information and/or to register your interest, please email [email protected]