For too long, the interaction between funders and grantees has been reduced to little more than a transactional exchange. Money flows one way, deliverables flow the other, and timelines are drawn with unyielding rigidity. This outdated model is increasingly being challenged. Community-based organizations (CBOs) and South-based NGOs are pushing for a paradigm shift towards a more holistic approach — one that embraces non-monetary support and, crucially, flexible, unrestricted funding. (Some examples include #ShiftThePower and the RINGO Project). In this four-part blog series, jointly authored by the people at Solidarity Foundation in India, we dive into insights from our study carried out in 2024 Resourcing social movements: How...
For too long, the interaction between funders and grantees has been reduced to little more than a transactional exchange. Money flows one way, deliverables flow the other, and timelines are drawn with unyielding rigidity. This outdated model is increasingly being...