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The WINGS Forum held on March 29, 2014, in Istanbul, Turkey, aimed to revisit the fundamental principles of philanthropy and social investment. This event featured discussions on the evolution of the global philanthropic landscape from January 2011 to March 2014. Key topics included data-driven insights for funding decisions, the role of younger philanthropists, and the importance of collaboration among grantmakers. WINGS serves as a vital network that connects philanthropy professionals to promote sustainable practices, enhance accountability, and build a just and equitable global community.
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Members Meeting WINGSForum 2014 March 29, 2014 Istanbul, Turkey
Agenda • Revisiting our fundamentals • A Look Back to Look Forward Report Jan 2011 – Mar 2014 • Moving Forward
Revisiting the fundamentals Our Mission and Vision WINGS is a global network of grantmaker associations and philanthropic support organisations. WINGS strengthens, promotes and provides leadership on the development of philanthropy and social investment around the world. WINGS gives voice to the many cultures of giving and provides its members and other participants with information, knowledge, and peer exchange. Our vision is of a strong, global philanthropic community that strives to build more equitable and just societies around the world.
2. A Look Back to Look Forward WINGS Report Jan 2011 – Mar 2014 • Institutional Development • Set up office and team in Brazil • Sustainability • Expanded pool of funders • Membership dues structure • Governance • Board terms of reference and Board nominations • Strategic Plan 2011-2014 • Partnerships • Foundation Center, Alliance, UNDP • Programs • Peer learning events • Regional Meetings • Webinars • Network platform • Website, Newsletter, Blog • Knowledge Sharing • Data collection • Global working group • Reports • Data Charter
Strategic Areas • Thought Leadership • Trends in philanthropy – grantmaking debate • Governance • Accountability and Transparency • Country profiles • Knowledge G&D • Data Charter • Report on global infrastructure for philanthropy • Case studies • Building association of funders/donors/grantmakers/social investors: keys to success and self-assessment guide (section on website on philanthropy infrastructure) • Shared Learning and Networking • PLEs • Webinars • Consultations • Online discussion forums
3. Moving Forward – Global Trends • Philanthropy is becoming more global • Global interconnectedness - sharing dreams & concerns, embracing diversity • Cross border giving increasing – addressing local issues with global impact • Change in demographics influencing philanthropy • Younger philanthropists – pragmatic, eager to see results • Philanthropists from emerging societies – concerned with social change • Growth of multiple forms of philanthropy • Tension between old and new ways of generating social benefit • Digital technology is increasingly influencing how philanthropy works • New ways of giving, mobilizing resources and engage donors • Growing focus on accountability and transparency • Increased demand on using data • Increased demand for data-driven insights to inform funding decisions • Need to improve ability to gather, store and share data
3. Moving Forward • We are the only worldwide network serving and representing infrastructure for philanthropy • We are in good position to: • Facilitate members to connect, share, and partner • Support member strengthening their capacity • Promote enabling envirorganizations in onmentfor philanthropy • Advance philanthropy practice and research We see 3 levels of need among members: • Individual level – to feel connected and overcome isolation • Organizational level – to build strong, sustainable organizations • Network level – to build shared vision and collective action to promote and support philanthropy
Impact • Good quality data will enable to advance knowledge within the field • Infrastructure in support of philanthropy will evolve, including legal and fiscal environments to encourage and facilitate giving • Strong global community of support organizations
Peer Learning Events & Regional Meetings 2013 PLEs: Canada – Commnuity Philanthropy Brazil – Support Organizations 29 participants Regional meetings: Latin Amercica – Accountability 40 participants 2012 Regional meetings: Latin America – Social Investment Africa – Accountability Arab Region – Accountability 75 participants
Webinars 2013 9 webinars 119 participants Topics: Data Charter; SROI; Social Investment in Latin America; Emerging Markets; Hudson Institute Report; Philanthropy in the Post-2015 Agenda; Philanthropy In Sight 2012 10 webinars 154 participants Topics: Social Media; Collaboration, Cooperation and Technology; Philanthropy In Sight (2x); WINGS Knowledge Center; CF Toolkit (2x); Sustainability Toolkit; Risk; Social Justice Philanthropy
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