“The complexity and urgency of our social challenges demand careful examination of emerging institutional and financing models that aim to meet them. Inspiring Scotland is such a model: a pioneer in venture philanthropy, it is notable for its targeted, portfolio-based approach and the large amount of public money it receives and channels. Those features attracted academic interest as part of a larger project examining the financing and future of social goods.”
2011 marked the three year milestone for the 14:19 Fund and I am pleased to report it is successfully achieving exactly what it set out to – supporting disadvantaged young people across Scotland into employment, education or training. These initial three years have provided £19.2 million of direct cash investment in the ventures in the
Read MoreLogic models show how cause and effect can lead to desired outcomes, and many grant makers require a logic model be submitted to show how resources will lead to long-term results. This template is designed to be tailored by your organisation’s personal circumstances.
Read MoreIdentifying who your key stakeholders are is a key first step to developing your overall strategy and for ensuring your communications are targeted. This template is a prompt to help you brainstorm who your stakeholders are and further define your relationship with them. Add your stakeholders to the list and place them in the appropriate
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