1. Members Meeting WINGSForum 2014 March 29, 2014 Istanbul, Turkey
To start the discussion this afternoon, it is important that you understand what we are doing
I have asked Ana to present activity report based on the 3 strategic areas: Thought Leadership, K GD and Learning Sharing, Membership and Communications
Ana is with WINGS for 2 years in Sept
I would like for us to have a common understanding of our programs, activities, membership
Infographics: it is important that you understand what we are doing
Activity report – context: learning and sharing – Knowledge G&D this is how we do our information – Thought Leadership

2. Agenda Revisiting our fundamentals
A Look Back to Look Forward Report Jan 2011 – Mar 2014
Moving Forward

3. Revisiting the fundamentals
Our Mission and Vision
WINGS is a global network of grantmaker associations and philanthropic support organisations. WINGS strengthens, promotes and provides leadership on the development of philanthropy and social investment around the world. WINGS gives voice to the many cultures of giving and provides its members and other participants with information, knowledge, and peer exchange.
Our vision is of a strong, global philanthropic community that strives to build more equitable and just societies around the world.

4. 2. A Look Back to Look Forward WINGS Report Jan 2011 – Mar 2014
Institutional Development
Set up office and team in Brazil
Sustainability
Expanded pool of funders
Membership dues structure
Governance
Board terms of reference and Board nominations
Strategic Plan
Partnerships
Foundation Center, Alliance, UNDP
Programs
Peer learning events
Regional Meetings
Webinars
Network platform
Website, Newsletter, Blog
Knowledge Sharing
Data collection
Global working group
Reports
Data Charter
Let me share with you my vision. This is what I see, after 2 ½ years leading this organization
Case:
- philanthropy is growing worldwide and the need for networks to connect people and ideas, to create and share knowledge, and to facilitate collaboration and action is growing with it
- people need to connect with others around mutual interests, to find information, to share knowledge and experiences, to accelerate their own learning
WINGS is the only global network of support organizations serving philanthropy and we can be a reliable shortcut to make connecting, learning, and acting easier
We are well placed to
Giving greater voice to smaller member org. beyond their national borders
Help Members coordinate their work to help the sector learn more quickly about what works well. This
learning should be broadly, rapidly, and effectively shared.
Our differential – we are well placed because
We help support organizations to overcome isolation by feeling connected: we bring people and organizations together – EXAMPLE: China Foundation Center
We offer opportunity for flow of information and knowledge from national to global and back again, generating and testing ideas and practices broadly among members - EXAMPLE: GIFE’s consultation on Accountability
We are conduit for transmission of information to broad, diverse global community.
By participating in the network people develop similar language, values, and orientation - ultimate result is the development of the philanthropic sector
Broad understanding of the infrastructure for philanthropy like no other organization – from a rich perspective of diversity
Be detached – not personal

5. Strategic Areas Thought Leadership
Trends in philanthropy – grantmaking debate
Governance
Accountability and Transparency
Country profiles
Knowledge G&D
Data Charter
Report on global infrastructure for philanthropy
Case studies
Building association of funders/donors/grantmakers/social investors: keys to success and self-assessment guide (section on website on philanthropy infrastructure)
Shared Learning and Networking
PLEs
Webinars
Consultations
Online discussion forums
Thought Leadership
Pushing the field on issues of transparency and accountability
Fostering strategic partnerships
Transparency and accountability – strong need on the sector –example of GIFE having its own discussion after regional consultation
benchmarks and targets for progress on accountability in international philanthropy
incentives for organizations to use accountability tools such as a bank of useful resources, including: organizational links to various resource agencies, documents on the topic, various instruments like nonprofits codes of conduct, model policies (conflict of interest), reports from WINGS consultation
version 1.0 of sample questionnaire
surveys produced by keystone for donors
Demand to create country profiles with legal, fiscal environment for philanthropy
Governance – rescue the idea of working with CEOs and Board members
K G&D
Data – we have data to be shared and capacity to collect – our members want data and to learn how to use dat
We can contribute to Building members´ capacity to use data – PLE on Common data standards – codes and standards for grantmakers
We are making a contribution towards developing a Shared vision for data on philanthropy
Shared Learning and Networking
Peer learning events on infrastructure issues such as:
Membership and Services for Members
Communications and IT for support organizations
Emerging Associations
Corporate Philanthropy Support/Engaging Corporations
Governance and Board Development
Advocacy / Public Policy and Government Relations
Sustainability of Support Organizations
Communication Strategies for Grantmaker Associations
To strengthen the strategic and organizational capacities of members
Focus on WINGSForum as venue for face to face interaction, shared learning 

6. Our Strategic Plan Strategic Area Objective Expected Results
Thought Leadership
To position WINGS as a thought leader
Members put accountability and transparency on their agendas
Members are engaged on debate on grantmaking
Members interests, assets/capacities, expectations are assessed
Meaningful partnerships to support/advance global philanthropy
Learning & Sharing
To strengthen the professionalism and capacity of member organizations
Safe spaces for peer learning, networking and organizational development
Knowledge G&D
WINGS is a hub for knowledge on issues related to philanthropy
Knowledge sharing and data collection platforms available to members
Sustainability
WINGS is a sustainable organization with a diverse funding base and active members
Increased membership base and members support to WINGS
Diverse pool of funders
Partnerships with international networks and members
Governance
To develop and implement sound management and governance processes and policies
Engaged and representative board
Directors terms of reference and nominations process
Policies developed and implemented

7. 3. Moving Forward – Global Trends
Philanthropy is becoming more global
Global interconnectedness - sharing dreams & concerns, embracing diversity
Cross border giving increasing – addressing local issues with global impact
Change in demographics influencing philanthropy
Younger philanthropists – pragmatic, eager to see results
Philanthropists from emerging societies – concerned with social change
Growth of multiple forms of philanthropy
Tension between old and new ways of generating social benefit
Digital technology is increasingly influencing how philanthropy works
New ways of giving, mobilizing resources and engage donors
Growing focus on accountability and transparency
Increased demand on using data
Increased demand for data-driven insights to inform funding decisions
Need to improve ability to gather, store and share data
Let me share with you my vision. This is what I see, after 2 ½ years leading this organization
Case:
- philanthropy is growing worldwide and the need for networks to connect people and ideas, to create and share knowledge, and to facilitate collaboration and action is growing with it
- people need to connect with others around mutual interests, to find information, to share knowledge and experiences, to accelerate their own learning
WINGS is the only global network of support organizations serving philanthropy and we can be a reliable shortcut to make connecting, learning, and acting easier
We are well placed to
Giving greater voice to smaller member org. beyond their national borders
Help Members coordinate their work to help the sector learn more quickly about what works well. This
learning should be broadly, rapidly, and effectively shared.
Our differential – we are well placed because
We help support organizations to overcome isolation by feeling connected: we bring people and organizations together – EXAMPLE: China Foundation Center
We offer opportunity for flow of information and knowledge from national to global and back again, generating and testing ideas and practices broadly among members - EXAMPLE: GIFE’s consultation on Accountability
We are conduit for transmission of information to broad, diverse global community.
By participating in the network people develop similar language, values, and orientation - ultimate result is the development of the philanthropic sector
Broad understanding of the infrastructure for philanthropy like no other organization – from a rich perspective of diversity
Be detached – not personal

8. 3. Moving Forward
We are the only worldwide network serving and representing infrastructure for philanthropy
We are in good position to:
Facilitate members to connect, share, and partner
Support member strengthening their capacity
Promote enabling envirorganizations in onment for philanthropy
Advance philanthropy practice and research
We see 3 levels of need among members:
Individual level – to feel connected and overcome isolation
Organizational level – to build strong, sustainable organizations
Network level – to build shared vision and collective action to promote and support philanthropy
Let me share with you my vision. This is what I see, after 2 ½ years leading this organization
Case:
- philanthropy is growing worldwide and the need for networks to connect people and ideas, to create and share knowledge, and to facilitate collaboration and action is growing with it
- people need to connect with others around mutual interests, to find information, to share knowledge and experiences, to accelerate their own learning
WINGS is the only global network of support organizations serving philanthropy and we can be a reliable shortcut to make connecting, learning, and acting easier
We are well placed to
Giving greater voice to smaller member org. beyond their national borders
Help Members coordinate their work to help the sector learn more quickly about what works well. This
learning should be broadly, rapidly, and effectively shared.
Our differential – we are well placed because
We help support organizations to overcome isolation by feeling connected: we bring people and organizations together – EXAMPLE: China Foundation Center
We offer opportunity for flow of information and knowledge from national to global and back again, generating and testing ideas and practices broadly among members - EXAMPLE: GIFE’s consultation on Accountability
We are conduit for transmission of information to broad, diverse global community.
By participating in the network people develop similar language, values, and orientation - ultimate result is the development of the philanthropic sector
Broad understanding of the infrastructure for philanthropy like no other organization – from a rich perspective of diversity
Be detached – not personal

9. Impact
Good quality data will enable to advance knowledge within the field
Infrastructure in support of philanthropy will evolve, including legal and fiscal environments to encourage and facilitate giving
Strong global community of support organizations

11. Membership Dues

12. Membership Dues

13. Membership Dues
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14. Peer Learning Events & Regional Meetings
2012
Regional meetings:
Latin America – Social Investment
Africa – Accountability
Arab Region – Accountability
75 participants
2013
PLEs:
Canada – Commnuity Philanthropy
Brazil – Support Organizations
29 participants
Regional meetings:
Latin Amercica – Accountability
40 participants

15. Webinars 2012 2013 10 webinars 9 webinars 154 participants
Topics:
Social Media; Collaboration, Cooperation and Technology; Philanthropy In Sight (2x); WINGS Knowledge Center; CF Toolkit (2x); Sustainability Toolkit; Risk; Social Justice Philanthropy
2013
9 webinars
119 participants
Topics:
Data Charter; SROI; Social Investment in Latin America; Emerging Markets; Hudson Institute Report; Philanthropy in the Post-2015 Agenda; Philanthropy In Sight

16. Network platform
Knowledge Center

17. Network platform
Newsletter
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