Philanthropy 4.0: What Form of Giving Enables Transformative Change?

“Traditional forms of charity and donor-defined problem-solving can provide effective solutions to straightforward challenges, but the new complexities of the polycrisis require new approaches from all sectors… Philanthropy 4.0 is an emerging form of philanthropic activity that focuses on transformative systems change… to address the root causes of a challenge by taking a whole-system perspective… seek(ing) transformations that generate flourishing and prosperity for all. These sorts of transformations — e.g,. reducing structural violence, institutional racism, or environmental destruction — require the constructive input from the entire system in devising solutions.”