Venture philanthropy has travelled a long way from its beginnings in the USA in the late 1990s to become a global practice that is recognised as one of the most effective models of growing organisational impact. Read research that is keeping pace with the evolution of venture philanthropy and the way it is changing the philanthropic landscape around the world.
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC): Ten ways to boost
giving
Building on a decade of research in the field, NPC has found that
individual charitable giving has not grown in recent years. Most
charities still rely heavily on large donations from few wealthy
individuals, yet wealthy individuals in the UK are not as generous
as they could be.
This paper explores the reasons holding wealthy individuals back
from giving. It also presents ten practical suggestions for
government, businesses, charities and others to overcome the
barriers that potential donors face to increase their philanthropic
giving.
The main questions the research aims to answer are:
- Why do rich people in the UK not give more?
- How can we encourage more and better giving?
Institute for Philanthropy: Supportive to the Core, why unrestricted funding matters
In this paper, the Institute for Philanthropy explores the nature and importance of "core support", which is defined as the financial support funders give to non-profit organisations as a whole - as opposed to support for specific projects - and how this core funding enables the recipient organisation to carry out its mission.
The main questions answered by the paper are:
- What is core support?
- Why does core support matter?
- Why are so many funders unwilling to provide core support and cover overheads?
- Practical tips for funders to implement core support
EVPA: A Guide to Venture Philanthropy for Venture Capital and Private Equity Investors
This research is a practical guide for individuals and private equity industry firms interested in getting involved in venture philanthropy and provides best practice examples. It also serves as a useful resource for venture philanthropy professionals and organisations seeking partners in the venture capital and private equity industry.
Impetus is proud to be one of the founders and key supporters of the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) Knowledge Centre, which produced the publication. The Centre is the hub for knowledge and thought leadership on venture philanthropy in Europe and beyond, connecting researchers, investors and venture philanthropy organisations.
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NCVO: Social Investment Made Simple
The term "social investment" covers the different types of
financial activity used to create social impact. This report
explores the main investment types available to voluntary sector
organisations.
Read about the crucial role Impetus is playing in the social
investment marketplace, in the Venture Philanthropy section.
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report.
NESTA: Growing Social Ventures, The role of
intermediaries and investors - who they are, what they do, and what
they could become
This report is the first comprehensive survey of the state of the
institutions, like venture philanthropy organisations, that support
charities, social enterprises and other social ventures in the
UK.
These social venture intermediaries are identified in the report
as playing a vital role in supporting voluntary organisations to
operate more efficiently and commercially, at scale.
The report also points to key gaps in the market and the barriers
to growth that need to be addressed to ensure success for the
social sector.
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report.
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"We value the thorough due diligence and regular monitoring of charities that Impetus undertakes and feel confident the portfolio charities will develop significantly as a result of their engagement with Impetus."
Sir Peter Lampl, The Sutton Trust,
Impetus partner