PAA Chats: A Systems-Level Approach to Philanthropy with Gates Foundation's Former Director

The key to creating a more effective philanthropic ecosystem is to invest in all the necessary conditions to enable philanthropists to thrive. 🌱

In this video, Mr. Robert Rosen, former Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares his insights on the importance of a systems-level approach to philanthropy.

He highlights the role of intermediaries like Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) — a Temasek Trust initiative to drive collaborative philanthropy — in empowering givers. By fostering collaboration, harnessing data, cultivating talent, and supporting enabling policies, we can unlock philanthropy’s full potential to drive positive change. 🌍

Watch the full video to discover how a holistic approach to philanthropy can create a thriving ecosystem and lead to greater impact.

Mr. Rosen stepped down from the foundation on 1 July 2024 after serving as Director for a decade. He was responsible for managing the Philanthropic Partnerships Team at the Foundation.

PAA is an action-oriented Alliance with the mission to prime Asia as a force for good. PAA’s flagship platform for action is the annual Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS).

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► Visit PAA's website: https://philanthropyasiaalliance.org/
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