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Corporate governance is an essential factor for the structuring of organizations, ensuring transparency, efficiency and greater social impact. In the case of Grantmakers, who act as strategic social project financiers, a well -structured governance also enhances the effectiveness of investments and strengthens the philanthropy ecosystem. In Brazil, the donation culture still faces […]

I like to compare cross-cutting processes to interdependent biological systems. Let's take the forest as an example to illustrate the thought. In a forest, there is what the eye can see: an area of ​​land covered by vegetation. There is also something that the eyes cannot distinguish, such as the intricate chain of relationships between living beings and the soil, […]

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 fundamental players, helping families navigate the universe of investments […]

Philanthropy in Brazil acts as a transformative force, promoting socioeconomic development and strengthening social ties across the country. Whether via corporate or independent philanthropy, socio-environmental initiatives expand social impact and complement the work of the public sector on complex and urgent issues. Each actor plays this role in a unique way. Companies shape […]

Education is a fundamental right and key to social justice. At MBM, we believe it breaks cycles of poverty, creating opportunities for those who face a lack of prospects and opportunities. In this article, we discuss how an integrated look at private social investment in education can drive the future. João grew up in a neighborhood […]

Private Social Investment (ISP) is an attractive asset for both companies and philanthropists, providing a return on positive social impact for communities. The ability to leverage private capital in favor of causes allows social and environmental transformations to be carried out, making the path for private resources to reach the common good, in […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we live and work, developing rapidly since the creation of the first algorithms in the 1950s. Today, this evolution brings us Generative Artificial Intelligence (IAG), which stands out for generating new content , making it an especially valuable tool for increasing the impact of social organizations. But what […]

Communication for public notices, when well planned and executed, expands the reach of the message, facilitates connection with initiatives seeking support and ensures that proposals are aligned with the funders' objectives. The way we communicate and disseminate determines the reach of the message and consequently, the number of registrations but, more importantly, the quality […]

For a social leader to truly be a protagonist of his cause or territory, he must have access to free resources in a strategic and emergency manner, depending on internal circumstances and external influences. Resulting from a partnership with a donor organization, social investor or directly from individual donors, this financing only materializes from […]

On the global stage, the search for 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? This seems very strange, but this practice is still a reality in Brazil because of the ITCMD (Tax on Transmission Causa Mortis or Donation). Now, a very important step is about to be taken in Congress so that civil society organizations are finally free from charges. In this post […]

Sustainable development and the strengthening of philanthropy in the country motivate the choices and support of private social investment by the Movimento Bem Maior. Therefore, we reinforced our national network of operations with the arrival of 6 new organizations. Feeding Good; City of Boys; Mano Down Institute; KITE; Third Sector Observatory and Institute […]

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization agency) highlights that countries will not be able to interrupt the cycle of poverty or achieve gender equality without having quality education that is inclusive and equitable. In fact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights itself says that […]

When the subject at hand is choosing a way to monitor a social project, an ocean of possibilities opens up to carry it out, with various donors, philanthropists and foundations opting for different paths, in an attempt to understand the process, map the social impact generated and understand the results of the actions. As this is a […]

How can trust be the key to transformative philanthropy? The pandemic created a new scenario for philanthropy in Brazil. Donations to combat the new coronavirus and assist the populations most affected by the economic crisis flowed in a volume and speed never before recorded in the country, exceeding R$6.5 billion […]