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The philosopher Angela Davis's quote helps to understand the role of women leaders in the third sector: "When a Black woman moves, the entire structure of society moves with her." Analyzing the position of women at the base of the social pyramid, simultaneously traversed by inequalities of race, class, and gender, Davis points out that […]

Philanthropy in the territories has come to occupy a central place in discussions about the role of social investment in Brazil. Instead of initiatives conceived from large cities, there is growing recognition of working with local networks that understand the realities of daily life and act legitimately in their communities. Actively listening, building connections, and […]

An initiative formed by women promotes income generation and productive inclusion for artisans on the coast of Ceará. Learn about the history of the Pecém Eu Te Amo Association. The title of this text begins with a question to reflect on the seemingly small and isolated forces in the field. The term "seemingly" is justified because, upon delving into […]

Simple initiatives also drive the institutional strengthening of social organizations. In this story from ETIV do Brasil, supported by the Futuro Bem Maior program, a conversation transformed the relationship with the territory and generated a new local partner. In a tourist city on the coast of Bahia, a common scene repeats itself: children gather for movie screenings […]

Every year, the Philanthropy Network holds the Inter-American Forum on Strategic Philanthropy (FIFE), one of the main meetings on management and social innovation in Brazil. In 2025, the event landed in Curitiba — and, for the first time, I had the opportunity to participate in person, representing the Bem Maior Movement, an institutional partner of the forum. I participate in the construction of agendas […]

A well-planned and executed communication strategy for grant applications broadens the reach of the message, facilitates connections with initiatives seeking support, and ensures that proposals align with the funders' objectives. The way we communicate and disseminate information determines the message's reach and, consequently, the number of applications, but more importantly, the quality of the applications received

The collective participated in the Futuro Bem Maior program, carried out by the Bem Maior Movement, Phomenta, and Instituto Phi, aimed at strengthening initiatives with community impact. “Itatuba” is an ancestral term, from the Tupi language, meaning “place of many stones.” This name not only describes the geography but also encapsulates the essence of a municipality in […]

For a social leader to truly be a protagonist in their cause or territory, they need access to unrestricted resources in a strategic and emergency manner, according to internal circumstances and external influences. This funding, resulting from partnerships with donor organizations, social investors, or directly from individual donors, only materializes through […]

Accountability is a challenge for community-based social organizations. Often relegated to the background in favor of direct activities with beneficiaries, a lack of emphasis on accountability can harm fundraising and transparency with donors. Presenting accurate financial data and demonstrating commitment […]

This Sunday, October 16th, marks World Food Day, a date that serves as a reminder of the situation in Brazil and the world when it comes to food on the plate. Unfortunately, hunger has increased on the planet, reaching 9.8% of the global population in 2021, according to a report released by the United Nations […]

When the topic at hand is choosing a method for monitoring a social project, a vast array of possibilities opens up, with various donors, philanthropists, and foundations opting for different approaches in an attempt to understand the process, map the social impact generated, and comprehend the results of the actions. As this is a […]

In all sectors, technology shortens distances, integrates, and connects. When applied to education, technological innovation breaks down barriers and improves the building of the future. It enhances processes, stimulates creative potential in students and teachers, and explores classroom topics more comprehensively, facilitating the learning process. Technology has promoted an evolution […]

Businessman who donated 60% of his fortune sees a moral obligation of the rich to the poor. Elie Horn, 74, is the only major businessman currently operating in Brazil who, during his lifetime, donated 60% of his fortune to charity. For him, the wealthiest have an obligation: to donate or to donate. If they fulfilled this obligation, “Brazil's poverty would end in […]

With the pandemic, the non-profit sector found itself facing enormous challenges: it was necessary to try to maintain original activities, seek to meet the new demand for support, and protect employees and volunteers, following guidelines from medical authorities, to prevent the spread of the virus. To understand the effect of the new reality within these organizations, the […]

When someone asks me why I always emphasize the importance of strategic philanthropy, I usually answer with another question commonly used when discussing planning: "Would you board a plane without a flight plan?" Philanthropists support causes they identify with and believe in for the transformation they want to see in the world. This is […]