The Neutrality Paradox — whether it’s possible to be neutral in dilemmic situations relating to impact work — provides a lot of scope for debate and discussion in the philanthropy and non-profit worlds.

We are excited to share that we are piloting a new kind of digital platform that offers an innovative online experience for communities of major donors and high-net worth individuals looking to become more philanthropic.

Philanthropy, of course, has a crucial role to play in supporting the movement for racial justice. At I.G. Advisors, we feel passionately that it can be a powerful tool to resource the community structures and care needed to break down and rebuild oppressive systems; however, it can also be used to uphold problematic, outdated and dangerous systems, too.

These recommendations can be used as a source of inspiration to get internal conversations started, develop an action plan and coordinate a collective response for the social impact ecosystem we all depend on.

Philanthropy advisors don’t always have the answers (nor should we)

Feminism teaches us to interrogate our own bias, power and complicity in unjust social structures — philanthropy stands to learn a lot, says Rachel Stephenson Sheff.

As COVID-19 is forcing individuals and organisations alike to ‘reinvent’ themselves, here at I.G. we are also doing our best to adapt to our new work lives and remain positive during these challenging weeks.

The urgency surrounding the crisis and visceral visibility of need in all corners of the globe, means that here at I.G., one question keeps coming our way: who should I be giving to right now to have the biggest impact?

It is time to address the uncanny parallels between coronavirus and climate change (and no, not just because they both begin with the letter C).

If I hear the phrase “social distancing” one more time, I may never look at the news again. Physical distancing, yes. But socially, my communities are closer than ever before. In the past week, I have connected online with more friends, acquaintances and peers than in the past six months combined.

Curation has become ubiquitous in our lives, reaching its conceptual tentacles far outside the gallery walls: Our music choices are curated by Spotify, our TV viewing by Netflix, our cocktail lists are curated by specialist mixologists.

In February, I.G. co-hosted Curation with a Conscience, an event delving into conversations about the risks of neutrality and addressing harmful power dynamics in the philanthropic space.