When strategies look the same across organisations due to unseen pressures, we call this 'isomorphic strategy'. But this tendency towards sameness - and its causes - deserves closer examination, particularly by civil society leaders seeking to deliver impact.
We have discussed the challenge of 'disconfirming evidence' and why it matters in philanthropy. Our new framework guides foundations through a process of understanding and incorporating contrary evidence into their decision-making. It's designed specifically for organisations pursuing systemic change, where traditional evaluation approaches often fall short.
We are delighted to announce the promotions of Ben Randall to Director and Nicola Doyle to Senior Consultant.
All charities need to get their money from somewhere. That money comes with trade-offs. The type of money you raise does not just shape your fundraising, it shapes your whole organisation.
Fundraising strategy and business models shape strategies, organisations and cultures.
Compared to other sectors, philanthropy lacks practices, structures and cultural norms to tackle confirmation bias. In this article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Andy Martin and Kecia Bertermann describe why this is a problem, and an opportunity to do better.
In partnership with the RSPCA and its Animal Futures project, Firetail has developed The WIlberforce Report.
It is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of society, technology, and the environment—and the future of the animals with whom we share the planet.
