Global Philanthropic is a worldwide group of strategic management professionals providing a diverse range of specialist services to the philanthropic sector.
Through our advisory services, we help non-profit organisations obtain the resources they need to meet their most ambitious development goals.
Our Giving and Wealth Strategies Services assist a range of high net worth individuals to develop focused strategies for giving.
Focusing on Development & Alumni Relations in Asia
Independent consultant, Marta Lejkowski has joined Global Philanthropic Asia, where she will take on the role as senior consultant and Director of Business Development (Asia). Ben Morton Wright, President & Group CEO is proud to announce this addition to the Global team. Based in Tokyo, Marta will provide an excellent understanding of fundraising goals, what organisations need from their fundraiser, and how development fits with their overall strategic plans; focusing on Japan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.[more]
STARS Foundation to reach 80 countries
Global Philanthropic is delighted to be advising the STARS Foundation, which this year has expanded its Impact Awards from Africa to South Asia. In 2010 STARS will expand its programme to the Middle East, East Asia and Pacific, covering 80 countries.[more]
Investing for a Better Future
Global Philanthropic is delighted to be part of The Standard Chartered Private Bank's new philanthropy programme, 'Investing for a Better Future'. [more]
Getting behind the veil of Australia’s Private Ancillary Funds
With more than approximately 800 funds holding more than AU$1.2 billion, Australia’s Private Ancillary Funds (recently renamed from Prescribed Private Funds) have been a mystery to most fundraisers. The Australian Taxation office publishes only the name of the Fund. To read the full article
Finding Sherborne's Lost
Global Philanthropic’s research division, Saints Information, has been working with the Sherborne School Foundation to re-establish contact with their alumni and with parents of their International College. To read the full article
Business Alliance
Global Philanthropic Europe and Pearson Fundraising have initiated an alliance to expand services to clients. Simon Pearson, the founder and Managing Director of Pearson Fundraising, takes on the role of our Head of Business Development, as well as joining the team of international senior consultants.[more]
Global Philanthropic appoints Malcolm Hutton as Group Chairman
The Global Philanthropic President and Group CEO Ben Morton Wright was pleased to announce to the Group that Malcolm Hutton had succeeded Angus Pelham Burn as the second chairman of the Board. [more]
Global Philanthropic and Saints Information march together
Global Philanthropic has acquired New Zealand research firm, Saints Information, to increase prospect research services for all clients in the Asia-Pacific region. [more]
Global Philanthropic consultant joins the phone line for Australian Bushfire Appeal. Bronwyn Street, Global Philanthropic consultant based in Melbourne joined the band of willing telefundraisers for the “Australia United Bushfire Appeal Telethon”. [more]
2008: Global Philanthropy Edges Toward Spotlight Philanthropy News Digest December 30, 2008 Special Issue "2008: The Year in Review"[more]
The Bursar and the Fundraiser should be friends While countless school productions of Okalahama! have insisted that the Farmer and the Cowman should be friends, a Global Philanthropic consultant has encouraged greater co-operation between school bursars and fundraisers.[more]
Young medical researchers urged to gain fundraising skills Speaking at the Australian Medical Research Congress, Dr Daniel McDiarmid urged young medical researchers to appreciate philanthropic support for their work and gain experience in fundraising.[more]
Dr Daniel McDiarmid: new role of Chief Executive Asia Pacific The chairman of the Board, Angus Pelham Burn was delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Daniel McDiarmid for a new position within the Group as Chief Executive of Asia Pacific. [more]
in the media
"Make this the giving age"': BBC World Service programme on the "new golden age of philanthropy". The Politics UK programme looked at how a new generation of successful entrepreneurs are seeking to making a difference to the world's most pressing social problems. Speakers included Sir Tom Hunter and leading experts including Ben Morton Wright, Group CEO of Global Philanthropic. [more]
Global Philanthropic announces the United Nations Foundation as a new client. Group CEO Ben Morton Wright announces "I am absolutely thrilled that we are working with the United Nations Foundation on this most important worldwide strategic initiative".[more]
Global Philanthropic appoints leading university fundraiser in Sydney Nick Jaffer, an esteemed university fundraising leader with over 20 years experience, will join Global Philanthropic and lead the organisation's Sydney operations commencing Monday 14 April 2008.[more]
Philanthropy in China This overview of the development of philanthropy in China—a relatively new phenomenon—is part of Carnegie Corporation's occasional series of articles examining issues relating to philanthropy in the U.S. and internationally.[more]
New Senior Consultant in Germany The MD (Europe), John Mc Loughlin announced today the appointment of Jane Joo Park as a Senior Consultant based in Germany.[more]
Global Philanthropic Special Report on Australian University Revenue. by Dr Daniel McDiarmid CFRE FFIA. Our knowledge of revenue from private sources for Australian Universities is patchy.[more]
Dr John Mc Loughlin appointed Managing Director of Global Philanthropic UK in charge of the European Operations. The Group CEO Ben Morton Wright announced this appointment today and spoke of how delighted he was that John has accepted this new position.[more]
Charity sector outweighs utilities in GDP, on-par with construction and finance by Ann barger Hannum and John Peralta Asian economies urged to count the full economic contribution of civil-society activities[more]
US teaches Asia a lesson on education philanthropy Hong Kong (AFP) December 9, 2007 Asian universities lag far behind the United States in luring philanthropic donations...[more]
Giving to the arts in Asia The Wall Street Journal, November 30, 2007. Iris Kuo reports on how to give money to the arts in Asia[more]
Campaign Award-Winner Joins Global Philanthropic Team Global Philanthropic announces the appointment of Jeff Buchanan CFRE, 2006 winner of the Fundraising Institute of Australia national awards for Excellence in Fundraising (Capital Campaigns) and Most Outstanding Project Overall. Jeff joins as Senior Consultant.[more]
John Taylor confirmed! American advancement expert, John Taylor, is confirmed to speak at the New York Experts' Days on the 2008 Advancement Tour in July 2008 and to present at the Advancement Services Conference in Sydney on 22–23 October 2008[more]
Philanthropy in Asia Wall Street JournalNovember 2, 2007 Li Ka-shing, Asia's richest man, is shaking up philanthropy in China[more]
British Library Contract We are very pleased to announce that the British Library (www.bl.uk) has awarded Global Philanthropic a contract to advise on its fundraising strategy
Global Philanthropic appoint a new senior consultant to their European team. Global Philanthropic has appointed Paula Marshall as a Senior Consultant.[more]
Universities need to plan better for future funds City told to develop better policies on endowment.[more]
Universities net HK$1.4b in donations Total fund-raising is less than last year, however, with a warning of donor fatigue among tycoons.[more]
Iain Rawlinson Joins International board "We are absolutely delighted that Iain has joined the Global Philanthropic International Board, he brings a wealth of experience and will be an invaluable member of the International Board" commented Global Philanthropic CEO Ben Morton Wright.[more]
John Paul College Swims Past $1million John Paul College, Australia, has performed well to pass the $1million mark in its Aquatic Centre Capital Campaign.[more]
Global Philanthropic appoints lead consultant in Europe Global Philanthropic has appointed Dr John Mc Loughlin, one of the UK’s leading alumni and fundraising experts as senior consultant for Europe.[more]
Business of giving can do with a little help While philanthropy gains China toehold, inspired by western model of success, traditional values remain among the barriers, South China Morning Post[more]
Hong Kong 's Generosity Philanthropy Counts For Universities, South China Morning Post[more]
