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Advfinity Insights and Research

Practical insight for leaders and practitioners of organisations that exist to do good.

Advfinity explores the questions that shape stronger, more sustainable organisations, from purpose, governance, and philanthropy to partnerships, performance, and the responsible use of AI.

Drawing on research, experience, and contributions from practitioners across the sector, these perspectives are designed to make complex ideas useful and help leaders decide what matters next.

Beyond the Gift: Is Your Institution Ready for Venture Philanthropy? advancement philanthrocapitalism philanthropy venture philanthropy Jul 30, 2026

Around 2010, when I was at UWA Business School, we hosted public lectures, seminars, and conversations around a provocative new idea.

Matthew Bishop and Michael Green had called itĀ philanthrocapitalism: the application of entrepreneurial ambition, i...

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Is Value Leading Your Engagement Efforts? advancement alumni engagement stakeholders Nov 09, 2025

Across every sector, successfully competing for the attention and involvement of our stakeholders, from those closely aligned to potential interested parties, is an ever-increasing concern. Engaging individuals requires organisations toĀ navigate comp...

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Using a Heroes Construct to Reset Recognition Programs advancement alumni recognition alumni relations Nov 01, 2025

The focus of recognition programs is tilted towards those who have achieved public successes, but there are opportunities to celebrate other (and more common) achievements of individuals.

Any community, including alumni populations, is a complex gro...

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Tools for Achieving Effective Partnership Management advancement alumni relations leadership strategic partnerships Nov 01, 2025

Teams have often been challenged to remain highly focused on investment in a strategic partnerships, regions, and activities to increase meaningful and sustainable engagement. A Partner Service Matrix [PSM] can be an important resource in this regard...

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