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Philanthropy and a better society

Much of the public debate around charitable giving and philanthropy in the UK over the last decade has, typically, focused on how policymakers and those running charities can build upon what is already a deeply embedded culture of voluntary action. Aside from minor skirmishes around issues such as the practice and regulation of fundraising and the administration of Gift Aid there has arguably been a consensus: the giving of time and money is a good thing and it should be supported by an enabling tax and regulatory framework. In turn, there has been widespread support if not consensus for charities, voluntary organizations and, increasingly, social enterprises to play a wider role in society, supported by the voluntary action of individuals and communities

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GlobalGiving aims to catalyze a global market for ideas, information, and money that democratizes aid and philanthropy. We run an online fundraising website that gives social entrepreneurs and non-profits from anywhere in the world a platform on which to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. It's the original global crowdfunding platform.

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whitePaper | December 21, 2021

We live in a world that is changing both rapidly and dramatically. Climate change threatens hundreds of millions. Policy changes have reduced or eliminated many of the benefits in healthcare, education, and other areas. Mass migration overwhelms the availability of resources needed as a result of the influx of new immigrants. The public sector can’t keep up, which means that philanthropy needs to work harder than ever to fill the gaps and improve people’s lives. At the same time, philanthropy has a new generation of mega-donors, many of whom come from the tech sector and find the established processes in funding dated and limiting: they lack capacity, visibility, and the ability to collaborate widely. The rapid growth in donors and money flowing through the system, coupled with the increasing demand for nonprofits to meet needs locally and globally, make it harder for all of us to quickly and efficiently connect funders to the boots on the ground.

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