Philanthropy for Inclusive Development

About the Initiative

Philanthropy possesses the potential to be a transformative force in advancing a more just and equitable future. At CPID, we are deeply engaged in exploring how this potential can be realised. Central to our mission is the development and dissemination of research that illuminates and informs effective philanthropic practices.

The PID initiative is a collaborative approach that has included

Landscape Study
Landscape Study

A comprehensive review of the current philanthropy landscape to identify gaps and opportunities.

Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking

Leveraging systems thinking tools to explore the interactions between key stakeholders and uncover the challenges hindering philanthropy’s impact.

Advisory Group Insights
Advisory Group Insights

Guidance from an expert advisory group, featuring notable organisations such as Dasra, Forbes Foundation, CRY, Educate Girls, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) representatives.

Advisory Group Insights
Online Questionnaire

Development and testing of a PID principles framework with 37 philanthropies to refine its application.

Development Management
PID initiative

A collaborative approach

Esther Foundation

The initiative includes Effective Philanthropy through an Inclusive Development Lens: Insights and Good Practices from Philanthropic Organisations - a report that outlines the Six-Point PID Framework to guide philanthropies on their journey toward more inclusive practices. It features inspiring case studies highlighting best practices and provides a curated list of resources for further exploration.

This is a continuously evolving effort, and we welcome feedback to address study limitations and enhance the resources available on the PID platform. We invite you to share your stories and resources with us. Write to us at [email protected]

Driving change with PID

  • Unlock Philanthropy's Potential

    A collective initiative to unite diverse philanthropy actors, breaking barriers to maximise impact.

  • Strengthen Collective Action

    A shared platform for resources and tools from diverse organisations, enabling easy access.

  • Offer A Practical Guide

    The 6-Point PID framework helps philanthropies of all sizes reflect on practices and identify transformative steps.

  • Amplify Progressive Voices

    Showcasing leading philanthropies through case studies, best practices, and convenings to inspire systems change.

 

Principles of the 6-point
PID Framework

Unlock Philanthropy's Potential
 
 

Focus on Underserved Communities

  • Adopt community-focused strategies.
  • Address specific socio-economic challenges.
  • Identify and support disadvantaged groups.
  • Track funding impact on marginalised communities.
  • Invest in untested programs and overlooked causes.

Build Stakeholder Trust

  • Promote transparency and inclusivity.
  • Measure success with data and stories.
  • Simplify reporting and gather feedback.
  • Share knowledge and resources.
 
 
Strengthen Collective Action
Offer A Practical Guide
 
 

Put Community at the Heart

  • o-create programs with partners and stakeholders
  • Involve community leaders in planning
  • Use local knowledge to improve outcomes
  • Stay flexible to meet evolving needs

Provide Flexible, Long-Term Funding

 

  • Use adaptable, creative approaches
  • Align funding with project needs
  • Support organisational growth

 

 
 
Provide Flexible, Long-Term Funding
Cultivate Transparency and Inclusivity
 
 

Cultivate Transparency and Inclusivity

  • Share goals, leadership, and fund allocation openly
  • Promote accountability through policies and training
  • Ensure diverse leadership and perspectives
  • Enable mutual feedback and open communication
  • Learn from mistakes with evaluation systems
  • Support innovative and overlooked causes

Embrace Partnerships for Development

  • Facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
  • Pool resources to tackle root social issues.
  • Connect with relevant groups and platforms.
  • Share learnings to drive sector-wide progress.
 
 
Amplify Progressive Voices

Collaborative efforts to advance
the adoption of PID Principles

The Assistive Funder Toolkit by Pay-What-It-Takes (PWIT) India is aimed at providing a simple way for funders to assess for themselves and explore how they can become “assistive funders” that embody the Pay-What-It-Takes principles and promote strong, resilient nonprofit partners and amplify their impact.

Pay-What-It-Takes
(PWIT) India

Assistive Funder Toolkit

Join the Initiative

As part of our commitment to advancing effective philanthropic practices, CPID plans to take the following actions in collaboration with philanthropic organisations, philanthropic support organisations and thought leaders

Strengthen Inclusive Philanthropy
Strengthen Inclusive Philanthropy
  • Expand outreach to diverse philanthropists and CSRs.
  • Tailor strategies for different segments.
  • Refine CSR frameworks and highlight best practices.
  • Share research on underfunded communities.
Amplify Thought Leadership
  • Showcase best practices via case studies.
  • Use platforms and communities to influence and share.
  • Facilitate open dialogues between funders and SPOs.
Amplify Thought Leadership
Create Knowledge Assets
Create Knowledge Assets
  • Develop a guidebook with an online self-assessment toolkit.
  • Conduct research on transparency, governance, and community philanthropy.
Build Research Communities
  • Launch the CPID Fellowship and learning programs for leaders.
  • Create course material for ISDM’s postgraduate program.
  • Build a repository of PID case studies for SPOs
Build Research Communities
 

How can you contribute

Knowledge and Research

Philanthropic Organisations

  • Share practice data and use it for strategy reviews.
  • Champion the principles and participate in PID events.
  • Contribute to the best practices repository.
  • Support others with implementation.
Knowledge and Research

Philanthropy Support Organisations

  • Collaborate on shaping a common agenda.
  • Provide feedback to refine and introduce principles.
  • Facilitate idea exchange through convenings.
  • Reflect on and promote the principles.
Knowledge and Research

Social Purpose Organisations

  • Share stories and challenges from working with marginalised communities.
  • Highlight efforts on complex social justice issues.
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