Posts by Vic
#OpenDialogues 10 June 15 July 22 July: Aid, Trade and Philanthropy in a Senterej Moment. With Lucy Bernholz and Blueprint.
“We are the generation that’s going to say goodbye to a lot of what we thought would never change and we need to contribute to inspire the folks who will be living into whatever the new blueprints set forward.” — Lucy Bernholz The global convergence of aid cuts, escalating trade conflicts, and philanthropic sector pressures…
Read More#OpenDialogue 19 Mar 2025. The Reluctant Collaborator: Finding Common Ground in Uncommon Times.
In a world where the scale of our challenges demands unprecedented cooperation, we face a profound paradox: forced partnerships rarely succeed, yet the pressure that diminishing resources put on needing to “collaborate or perish” continues to mount. The experience of our conversation guides in this dialogue reveal that forced partnerships rarely succeed and can even…
Read More#OpenDialogue 19 Feb 2025. Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World
An interactive workshop session and dialogue with Beth Sawin, Multisolving Institute We are delighted to invite you to our rescheduled session on Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World. 📅 Date: February 19th, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM GMT (London) / 3:00 PM CET (Paris) / 4:00 PM SAST (Johannesburg) / 9:00 AM ET (New…
Read More#OpenDialogue 16 Jan 2025. Blueprint 2025 Release with Dr Lucy Bernholz
As global geopolitics reaches an inflection point, the role of philanthropy in strengthening civil society has never been more critical. In this context, the insights offered by Dr. Lucy Bernholz’s Blueprint 2025 are more timely and crucial than ever before. The challenges we face demand immediate action from the philanthropic sector. Blueprint 2025 presents a roadmap for philanthropy’s response to these unprecedented challenges, with insights and implications that transcend national borders.
Read More#OpenDialogue 23 Jan 2025: Reading the Tea Leaves – A critical continuing conversation for philanthropy
January 23, 2025 at 8am PST / 11 am ET / 4pm UK / 5pm CET / 6pm SAST Register on Zoom here. As we enter 2025, philanthropic networks worldwide are responding to an unprecedented convergence of challenges. The closing of civic space—from increased regulatory pressures in the Netherlands to financial restrictions in the United…
Read More#OpenDialogue 16 Jan 2025. Blueprint 2025 Release with Dr Lucy Bernholz
Civil Society at a Crossroads The 16th Annual Industry Forecast for Philanthropy and Civil Society with Dr Lucy Bernholz, Senior Research Fellow at Stanford PACS. Save the Date – January 16, 2025 at 9am PST / 12 noon ET / 5pm UK / 6pm CET / 7pm SAST We are excited to invite you to…
Read More#OpenDialogue 17 Dec – last for 2024 … Nurturing Spaces for Goodness – an evolving conversation
Tuesday December 17th at 4pm UK / 5pm CET / 11am ET / 8am PST Register on Zoom here. You are invited to join us for our last #OpenDialogue of the year that looks to build on recent conversations exploring pathways to nurture spaces for social change, with a special focus on the concept of…
Read More#OpenDialogue 26 Nov. Continuing the Conversation! Nurturing New Spaces for Social Change
Happening on Tuesday November 26th at 3pm UK time, 4pm CET; 8.30pm IST; 10am ET and 7am PST. Please RSVP by registering on the Zoom Link here) Across the world we are hearing how many are looking for new spaces for social change! We invite you to join us in this conversation – continuing the…
Read More#OpenDialogue 20 Nov. Reimagining Global Cooperation & Humanitarian Futures
Happening on Wednesday, November 20th at 4.30pm CET & SAST / 3.30pm UK / 10,30am CET / 7.30am PST. Please RSVP by registering on the Zoom Link here. What is the new Civic Planetary Infrastructure we need to reimagine global cooperation and humanitarian futures in a time of polycrisis? We face a watershed moment in…
Read More#OpenDialogue 12 Nov. Automating Ambiguity: Navigating the Challenges of AI Governance
Happening on Tuesday, November 12th at 5pm CET & SAST / 4pm UK / 11am CET / 8am PST. Please RSVP by registering on the Zoom link here We invite you to join us for a dialogue at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, philanthropy, policy, and profit. In an era where digital technology is profoundly…
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