PEACEFUL NETWORKS: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY Oh Yes we can!
THE DYNAMICS OF CRISIS
LEVELS OF INTERVENTION/SUPPORT
Peaceful Networks Views from the field
Sithie Tiruchelvam
Survey What support do foundations working on peace need? N = 25 foundations From 15 different countries
Where foundations work
Year foundation formed
Approaches taken
Endowment 20 answered question Variety Median endowment = $97,500 Top quartile = $21,750,000 + Bottom quartile = 0
Who supports you to meet our challenges?
Correlations with support from philanthropy associations
Type of support
Supportive organisations
Support needed
Appetite for further support Very strong 15 say yes to “Would you like to link with other support associations that have experience of working in contested societies?”
Peaceful Networks Community Foundations of Canada Jane Humphries
CFC Consultation on Foundations and Social Justice: Moving Beyond the Traditional Charitable Roles Role of philanthropy in society has broadened from supporting charitable works to supporting social change
Social Justice Forum To explore the role community foundations have in advancing social justice issues in their communities
Social Justice Continuum Grantmaking Strengthen capacity Advance learning /Support awareness initiatives Inclusive Community Leadership Contribute / Assume a lead or collaborative role Promote awareness/demonstrate commitment Advocacy Engage in the advocacy work of others Spearhead initiatives / promote to broader public
Building Capacity for Social Justice
Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada. Researches quality of life trends in our communities. In 2013, twenty-three community foundations released local reports. We're using data to drive action and to dig deeper.
Building Capacity for Social Justice
Social Justice Resources