How do we balance our passion and our desire to give our best, whilst not being consumed by failure to live up to our own or others’ expectations?

At I.G. Advisors (I.G.), we’re often approached to design and implement evaluations for our clients to understand the impact of their grantmaking, fundraising or programmatic strategies, and identify opportunities for evolution.

The ‘lone saviour’ approach won’t cut it (and it also might destroy you).

It’s hard to believe it now that we’re living through a polycrisis, but the financial crisis and Great Recession of the 00s felt like a once-in-a-lifetime jolt to the world order at the time.

What you can learn from others leading philanthropic networks like yours

‘Well, we could have called that one.’

I.G. Advisors (I.G.) recently had the pleasure of collaborating with The Big Give and Rosa on the Women and Girls Match Fund.

Being a parent is often a thankless task. You take something and nurture it, treating it with love and care, losing sleep and worrying if — against all odds — , it will achieve its full potential and become the best it can be. It may never, ever show gratitude for your sacrifice. And then one day it will grow up and leave.

New I.G. Insights report explores how fundraisers and funders can support digital fundraising for racial justice issues.

#TaxPhilanthropy — wealth holders have the power to pay more tax right now even if governments fail to reform their policies

How starting small might be the most effective way to change the world.

An insight into “Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible”