Resources
Tools, models, and ideas for alternative approaches
A curated library of frameworks, case studies, and toolkits to support your work — freely available.
Funding Models
Alternative approaches to philanthropic and social finance — from pooled funds to solidarity economics.
Ownership & Governance
Steward ownership, cooperative models, and new governance frameworks for mission-driven organizations.
Economic Perspectives
Wellbeing economics, liberation economics, and alternative frameworks from around the world.
Case Studies
Real-world examples of alternative models in action — what worked, what didn't, and why.
Toolkits
Practical guides, templates, and frameworks you can adapt and use in your own organization.
Global South Insights
Perspectives and innovations from the Global South that challenge dominant narratives on funding and ownership.
Featured
Selected perspectives
Funding Models
Beyond the Grant: Alternative Models for Civil Society Finance
An overview of pooled funds, community foundations, and solidarity-based approaches to resourcing.
Ownership
Steward Ownership: A Practical Introduction
What steward ownership means, how it works, and examples of organizations that have adopted it.
Economic Perspectives
Wellbeing Economics: From Theory to Practice
Frameworks for measuring and pursuing wellbeing as a primary goal — beyond GDP and profit.
Global South
Decolonising Philanthropy: Perspectives from the South
Critical analysis of how international funding flows — and what alternatives look like from recipient communities.
Case Study
Community Land Trusts: Ownership in Practice
How communities across the world are using land trusts to retain ownership and resist displacement.
Toolkit
Mapping Your Funding Ecosystem
A step-by-step framework for understanding where your resources come from — and where they could come from.