Bridging the gap: Fellowships as a means for transformational change
Women have made significant gains in STEM participation, but without visible figures in leadership roles or shaping research, systemic change is stunted and involvement will decline. Philanthropists can support transformative change if they invest precisely in this gap.
Philanthropists can have a greater impact if they avoid building dependency on their funding
This blog discusses the Trust's focus on catalytic philanthropy – funding early-stage, innovative projects to prove their impact, rather than creating long-term dependency on donor funding.
Understanding the mantra — Permission to Fail
Permission to Fail is a concept developed at the Turner Kirk Trust to encourage smart risk-taking, innovation, and learning, and to change how non-profit organisations view failure. This article discusses in depth what this mantra means for the Turner Kirk Trust.
Dr. Ewan Kirk — Philanthropy needs strategy, not just money
Following Patagonia's shift from making profit to funding charities, our co-founder Dr. Ewan Kirk talks about how we can better approach philanthropy and create the biggest change possible.