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This first workshop in our Together for Good series will examine the current state of philanthropy in Scotland. It will identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges within the contemporary Scottish philanthropy landscape, and explore and interrogate innovative practices, models, and technologies to address these. To reserve a space, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-for-good-crafting-scotlands-philanthropic-journey-workshop-1-tickets-1053293933509?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hannah Geddens will facilitate a conversation about Scotland's "third sector"

Exploring research grant opportunities

Building on our last session’s exploration of 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…

Former President Joe Biden warned, “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedom, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead”. Can today’s ‘philanthrocapitalists’ imagine using their resources to uplift wider society? What are the implications when the…

European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) - Safe Spaces for Philanthropy, University of Heidelberg

Paper presentation at the ERNOP conference

Paper presentation at the ERNOP conference