Importance of Philanthropy Data from a Global Perspective

About WINGS Global Mandate Network of over 140 grantmaker associations and philanthropic support organisations in more than 50 countries. Together WINGS members and network participants represent over 22,000 philanthropic entities from all regions, mobilizing close to US $140 million. To strengthen, promote and provide 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. Mission

Mapping the field

Over 22,000 philanthropic organisations served by WINGS members and network participants About 60% of WINGS members are in Europe and North America and membership is growing in Asia-Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Arab Region as new organisations are created WINGS network mobilizes almost US$140 million Membership organisations tend to have in average 5 staff members whereas support organisations have 15

Foundations’ View on Philanthropy Infrastructure With information on services provided by infrastructure organizations we could look into their usefulness

The 4 Cs - Evaluation framework More information allowed us to start developing a framework to evaluate the work of infrastructure organizations

Collecting Data: Global Philanthropy Data Charter The Data Charter is a framework to guide organizations in the sector as they set out to improve philanthropy data. code of good practice to improve working relationships framework for engaging other sectors around sharing and using philanthropy data for public benefit. Cases: Community Foundations Atlas; Post-2015 Partnership Platform for Philanthropy; the Foundation Sector in Spain Report. philanthropydata.wingsweb.org/

Visualizing Data: WINGS Membership Map

Visualizing Data: Infographics

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