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Trust-based philanthropy seems, at first glance, like a simple concept. But putting it into practice requires innovation, listening, and openness to new ideas. At its core, this approach starts from the premise of rebalancing the relationships between funders and social organizations, promoting bonds of mutual trust as a basis for systemic impact. Unlike traditional philanthropy […]

Investing is more than accumulating financial capital; it's about building something that transcends generations. For high-net-worth families, the challenge is not only to multiply material assets, but also to create an impact that reverberates throughout society and history. In this context, family offices emerge as key players, helping families navigate the world of investments […]

Giving Day is a global movement that promotes generosity and a culture of giving in many parts of the world. Celebrated in more than 80 countries, the movement encourages individuals, businesses, and institutions to unite to strengthen the common good and generate social impact, building a solid culture of philanthropy. When it happens […]

On October 20th, Brazil celebrates National Philanthropy Day, a special date that celebrates generosity and the spirit of solidarity. Philanthropy, derived from the Greek "philos" (love) and "anthropos" (human being), is an altruistic act that involves the donation of time, resources, or knowledge to social and humanitarian causes. The […]

Throughout 2022, social and environmental challenges were complex in a country with as much inequality as Brazil. As we highlighted in Legado, a meeting held in partnership with Santander in April, the situation is much more complicated than most people with stable financial conditions imagine. For […]

On November 29th, the world celebrated Giving Tuesday, a large movement created to celebrate generosity. In Brazil, it was possible to observe the involvement of various sectors of society in encouraging donations. Organizations, companies, online platforms, communities, and groups of people mobilized, each in their own way, to carry out the initiative

Solving a problem requires, first and foremost, a broad view of the global scenario. We are living through a period of transition; we are overcoming the worst moments of the pandemic and the peak of the crisis, but we still face major challenges in addressing social, climate, health, and trust issues. We must assume responsibility […]

In a year as difficult in the country's history as 2021, countless solidarity campaigns brought support and hope to many people. With the aim of highlighting the importance of such actions and emphasizing some notable examples, the Bem Maior Movement has prepared a list of ten initiatives that helped alleviate the suffering of […]

Check out 5 food drive campaigns to donate to this holiday season. Hunger and extreme poverty have once again become a sad reality in Brazil. The crisis, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has intensified inequalities and the social challenges the country faces. Hunger in Brazil has increased and […]

During such a difficult period as the pandemic in Brazil, we realized how alliances formed in various sectors of society were able to quickly raise funds and help people. Mobilizations that emerged through messaging apps, crowdfunding, and campaigns led by celebrities, to name a few examples, provided a rapid response to urgent issues: purchasing […]

Event discusses the role and formation of philanthropic networks in the country at a time of worsening health and economic crisis. Brazil experienced a boom in donations in the early stages of the new coronavirus pandemic in 2020. About two months after the start of the crisis, the amounts allocated to donations exceeded the […]