- Program Civil Society
- Program Initiative Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $300,000
- Grant Period July 1, 2010–December 31, 2012
- Location Washington, DC, United States
- Geographic Focus United States
About this grant
The Global Philanthropy Leadership Initiative is a joint project of the Council on Foundations, the European Foundation Centre, and the Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support. The aim of the initiative is to facilitate and enhance the impact of cross-border philanthropy. A task force comprising of foundation leaders from around the world will guide work in three areas: 1) improving the legal environment for global philanthropy; 2) developing models/vehicles for pooling resources together and increasing collaboration; and 3) identifying key political moments and levers to engage with policymakers/multilateral organizations. The task force will assess and inform the current thinking in the three areas and design a process through which a diverse group of people can explore and jointly shape the agenda and eventual product of the initiative. The process is expected to result in concrete and actionable recommendations that will advance the growth, effectiveness, and influence of global philanthropy.