There is an increasing recognition that only by supporting and working in partnership across societal sectors can philanthropy achieve transformational change. Philanthropy has the potential to catalyse collective action across sectors, and is uniquely positioned to promote and scale partnerships towards systems change, both by being able to draw on flexible funding and innovative finance models, as well as technical expertise, reputation and influence, and diverse cross-sectoral networks.
What if authentic partnering was a default approach in funders’ effort to drive systems change? What does deep collaboration require? What, and how, needs to change in funding mechanisms and mindsets? How do you partner with diverse stakeholders, work at eye level and challenge skewed power dynamics?
We invite you to the 5th “What if? Reimagining Philanthropy” event where we will take a closer look at how philanthropy can embrace partnership as a norm in its efforts to drive systems change.
The concept of questions and questioning is at the core of these events. Instead of providing ready-made solutions, we will ask questions, challenging ourselves to go beyond the status quo. We will be joined by representatives of foundations , philanthropy networks, social movements, next gen, policymakers, researchers, and advocates for social change.