A four-stage process is suggested to map the Philanthropy Support Ecosystem: Develop a team of people to undertake the work and to set objectives. Adapt the method to local circumstances. Map the organisations and functions of the philanthropy support ecosystem and assess the relationships between them. Develop the vision for the PSE, decide on how to pursue it and engage various stakeholders in strengthening it.

Acting Together to Lift Up Philanthropy

WINGS Guidance on How to Build a Supportive Ecosystem

Ten key things you need to know about how to #LiftUpPhilanthropy

Acting Together

to Lift Up

Philanthropy

WINGS Guidance on How to Build a Supportive Ecosystem.

Ten key things you need to know about how to #LiftUpPhilanthropy

Welcome to #LiftUpPhilantropy

Benjamin Bellegy, WINGS Executive Director explains the tools we have designed to help you develop your philanthropy support ecosystem (PSE)

Step by Step

Taxonomy: understanding the meaning of terms

It is vital to be clear about the terms used. Many words in philanthropy have imprecise meanings that lead to different understandings. In this study, we seek to build a standard terminology of philanthropy support ecosystem terms and PSO organisations so that findings may be intelligible, both within the PSE and outside it.

Impact of the PSE in India, Kenya and Russia

Taking account of each country’s context, the study assesses the impact of the PSE, using the criteria of the 4Cs (Capacity, Capability, Connection, and Credibility). This leads to an assessment of what is working well and what is not, thus enabling recommendations for action based on empirical data.

Metric tool to assess the strengths of the philanthropy support ecosystem

Measuring the added value of the philanthropy support ecosystem is an integral feature of strengthening it. Measurement involves using five-point scales to assess the attainment of the 4Cs – capacity, capability, connection, and credibility. A variety of statistical methods are suggested to accomplish this. Results will enable people to decide what action to take to enhance the philanthropy support ecosystem in their country or region.

Guidance on how to map and strengthen the ecosystem

A four-stage process is suggested to map the Philanthropy Support Ecosystem:

Develop a team of people to undertake the work and to set objectives.
Adapt the method to local circumstances.
Map the organisations and functions of the philanthropy support ecosystem and assess the relationships between them.
Develop the vision for the PSE, decide on how to pursue it and engage various stakeholders in strengthening it.

Are you ready to #LiftUpPhilanthropy?

WINGS will support the process of rolling out this guidance and will be here to help you if you are interested in implementing a mapping process, an index, a country case study, or any initiative that will help understand and strengthen the ecosystem where you work.

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