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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

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 […]

In the global arena, the pursuit of racial equity is an essential mission, and philanthropic organizations play a crucial role in this endeavor. In a world where discrimination persists and profoundly affects the opportunities and well-being of Black communities, philanthropy aimed at reducing these inequalities becomes a powerful tool for change and […]

A tax that taxes philanthropy? That sounds very strange, but this practice is still a reality in Brazil because of the ITCMD (Inheritance and Gift Tax). Now, a very important step is about to be taken in Congress so that civil society organizations will finally be free from this tax. In this post […]

Sustainable development and the strengthening of philanthropy in the country motivate the choices and support of the private social investment of the Bem Maior Movement. Therefore, we are reinforcing our national network with the addition of 6 new organizations: Alimentando o Bem; Cidade dos Meninos; Instituto Mano Down; PIPA; Observatório do Terceiro Setor and Instituto […]

UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) emphasizes that countries will not be able to break the cycle of poverty or achieve gender equality without quality education that is inclusive and equitable. Moreover, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights itself states that […]

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 […]

How can trust be the key to transformative philanthropy? The pandemic created a new landscape for philanthropy in Brazil. Donations to combat the new coronavirus and assist populations most affected by the economic crisis flowed in unprecedented volumes and speeds in the country, exceeding R$ 6.5 billion […]