Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Frameworks

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Frameworks

by | May 15, 2023 | Insights

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches are widely regarded as the most effective mechanism of assessing the impact of philanthropic and for purpose partnerships and complement Theory of Change strategic work. In essence, MEL enables organizations to...
Top 50 Trends…

Top 50 Trends…

by | May 15, 2023 | Insights

Over the last decade, the JB Were / Australian Financial Review Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts report has highlighted several notable trends. The annual report tallies the top 50 givers by quantum (not necessarily quality) and is diligently prepared by sector stalwart...
Real Returns on Aspire SIB

Real Returns on Aspire SIB

by | May 4, 2023 | Case Studies

The Hutt Street Aspire Impact Bond is a social impact bond (SIB) designed to address homelessness and support individuals in finding and maintaining stable housing in Adelaide, Australia. Social impact bonds are innovative financing mechanisms that enable private...
Why wait till tomorrow?

Why wait till tomorrow?

by | Apr 19, 2023 | Case Studies

In 2017, Mark Barry approach the Giving Connect team to establish a private ancillary fund (PAF) on behalf of his aging client with charitable objective – to maximise care and help provide a cure for bowel cancer and dementia. Context Mark had already identified a PAF...