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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CIVIL SOCIETY

Giving Thought is our think tank. It’s where we consider the key challenges facing civil society globally, explore how and why people give and companies give, and test radical new ideas that could shape the future of charity.

We provide insight and stimulate debate that leads to changes in policy and practice which foster healthier civil society around the world. We explore trends in giving and how developments in society and technology will open up new opportunities for doing good.

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18 October 2017

Charity 2037: 13 jobs we might all be doing in 20 years' time
Many believe that disruptive technologies will fundamentally change the nature of work in the next decade. What could this mean for those who work in charities and other social purpose organsations?
11 October 2017

World Giving Index shows Africa is the exception in a less generous world
Although globally there has been a decrease in generosity since our last report, Africa has bucked this trend as the only continent to see an increase in giving.
5 October 2017

The History of Civic Philanthropy in the UK: What can we learn from it?
Philanthropy has played a key role in the growth and development of many towns and cities around the UK. What can this rich history tell us about how we might kick start a new, 21st century golden age of civic philanthropy?

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Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2018

Rhodri Davies discusses the choice for philanthropists is no longer whether to engage with technology, but how they do so.

Podcast with Krystian Seibert

29 January 2019 - We discuss why criticism of philanthropy is important and what the response from policy and lawmakers should be.

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Philanthropy and the Movies - Podcast with Rhodri Davies

12 February - We explore how philanthropy is portrayed in films, ask what we can learn and share ideas for films that should be made.

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publications by GIVING THOUGHT

Machine-Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy and Artificial Intelligence

This report discusses the profound implications Artificial Intelligence will for civil society and the work of charities.

This report discusses the profound...

CAF submission to House of Lords call for evidence on AI

This is CAF's submission to a call for evidence from the House of Lords Select committe on Artifical Intelligence (AI). We outline the work we have done in this area and how we think this technology will affect charities and donors.

This is CAF's submission to a call for...

Giving a Sense of Place: Philanthropy and the future of UK civic identity

In this report - part of the "Giving for the City" project - we look at the the role that philanthropy can play in towns and cities around the UK, and what needs to be done to build a new golden age of civic philanthropy in this country.

In this report - part of the "Giving for the...

Chain Links - The role of mayors in building a culture of philanthropy

In this discussion paper - as part of the "Giving for the City" project- we look at the role that mayors can play in building a culture of civic philanthropy in our towns and cities.

In this discussion paper - as part of the...

Blockchain, DAOs and the decentralised future of charity

In 'Losing the Middle, Keeping the Heart' we explore the ways in which the decentralising effects of blockchain technology could transform philanthropy and the structure of charitable organisations.

In 'Losing the Middle, Keeping the Heart' we...

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How Giving Works

Public policy, Legislation, Regulation, Tax, Giving trends, Data, World Giving Index, Philanthropy infrastructure, Science of giving, Effective giving

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The Future Of Doing Good

PhilTech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Internet of Things, Social Media, Virtual Reality, Social Investment

What is the future of doing good?

Civil Society Matters

Independence, Trust, Campaigning, Advocacy, Rights, Governance,

Why does civil society matter?

Giving Matters

Philanthropy, Politics of giving, History of giving, Philosophy of giving, Inequality, Democracy

GIVING THOUGHT LEAD

Rhodri Davies

Head of Policy

Rhodri leads Giving Thought, CAF’s in-house think tank focusing on current and future issues affecting philanthropy and civil society. Rhodri has spent nearly a decade specialising in public policy around philanthropy and the work of charities, and has researched, written and presented on a wide range of topics. He has a first-class degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford.

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E: givingthought@cafonline.org