Philanthropy has always played a pivotal role in addressing human challenges and strengthening civil society. However, the rules have changed. The 21st century has brought unprecedented challenges and complexity. The traditional philanthropy sector is experiencing a decline both in volume and impact. Old organizational structures are powerless to deliver on their promises, old methods are failing, and activists are disengaged. As a result, investor trust has plummeted while intellectual requirements, costs, and risks have skyrocketed. Continuing with the same approaches no longer works.

Has the Complexity won ?

Fortunately, there’s hope. Globalisation, ultra-connectivity and the internet has brought us not only new challenges, but also new ways of collaborating. Coupled with novel organisational structures, network design and fractal understanding, we have  brought new super-powers of the internet to philanthropy, taking it to a new level.

Now we can reach more people, greatly reduce suffering, improve quality of life on a scale never imagined. Globally, responsibly and sustainably. 

The challenge has become a path, a new power to make the world better. A gift that we’re embracing and sharing with you.

As iPhilanthropist’s mission is to empower and grow the philanthropy sector, we write this book as an inspiration on what’s possible. How to navigate complexity and how to make a bigger impact discovering new directions and opportunities.

Here we introduce novel philanthropic strategies as well as well-worn ones, with new digital age elements.

Whether you are new to philanthropy or a mature philanthropist, we hope to show unlimited opportunities the digital age has to offer and demonstrate examples of how new technologies and communication network tools can be used to increase your impact.

This book’s goal is to show your new possibilities and maximise your philanthropic impact.

I express my deep gratitude for stepping on this path and I wish you the best in your journey. 

I’m always at your service!

Antons Lejins
Founder, Senior-partner
[email protected]