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Shifting the Funding Paradigm – WG

The aim of this collaboration is to drive efforts to shift the current funding paradigm by creating a safe space to question current norms, listen to the challenges of both donors and doers and accelerate the agenda to progress on social innovation.

Chairs

Michael Gilligan

Nadait Gebremedhen

Contact Person

Gustaf Rasmussen

Number of members

Avary Kent, Bradley Myles, Gannon Gillespie, Kristy Gannon, Mahnaz Javid, Manmeet Mehta, Maura Donlan, Rodney Christopher, Sarena Chan, Wahid Kamalian, Ignacio Rodriguez, Sonja Betschart, Glynis Rankin, Bram van Eijk, Jeroo Billimoria, Katherine N/A, Matthew Patten, Tim Hanstad, Wilhelmina Teuna van Rijn, Jessie Keating, Leighton Burgess, Pradeep Mohapatra, Zahiduzzaman Syeed, MS Subi, Juha-Matti Kingelin, Anna Hirsch-Holland, Sameera Mehra, Sipho Mwanza, Aimé Nzogang, Cynthia Smith, Tom Harrison, Andrew Mangeni, Annie Caffyn, Nadia Kist, Bindi Dharia, Ana Flavia Godoi, Jonas Morton Phiri, Geoffrey Kanyarwanda, Abdulwhab mohammed Abdualwhab, Dana Francois, Andrew Jones, Rose Maruru, Ben Wrobel, Kennedy Patlan, Mary Tangelder, Akhila Natarajan, Caroline Burrage, Chilande Kuloba-Warria, Lynnette Micheni, Melvin Chibole, Chanda Thapa, Hadiel Mohamed, Sadaf Shallwani, Annabel Hertz, Sadabieu Sulaiman Quraishi, Majka Burhardt, Amanda Manzella, Vikram Ghandeeswaran Narayanan, Jacob Deitz, Yusuf Oduor, Rebecca Obasi, Elizabeth Hunt, Joyce Gatambia, Pearl Uzokwe, M Nico, Jessica Stewart, Vanessa Gstettenbauer, Colin Jacob, Denise Dalusong, Cristianne Wendler, Devina S, Caroline Burrage, Rayya El Zein, Vinzenz Himmighofen, Elena Gillis, Brendon Johnson, Qamar Iqbal, Anna Hirsch-Holland, Beniamino Cislaghi, Margetta Supuwood, Marnie Webb, Paul Wanyoike, Lesley Amimo, Verónica Rodríguez Cárdenas, Nadait Gebremedhen, Michael Gilligan, Gustaf Rasmussen

Engagement with Government

No

Engagement with Private sector

No

Chairs

Michael Gilligan

Collab2Inn Lab (Collaborate to Innovate)

 United States

 Lenox, MA

Networking, collaboration, idea sharing

Nadait Gebremedhen

Hagush

 Brooklyn

By joining Catalyst 2030, I hope to connect with a community of like-minded folks interested in social impact and creating a better world. As someone who is actively working on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Catalyst 2030 is my ideal community of people. I'm sharing this space to connect with, learn from, share my expertise, and co-create with fellow members.

Coordinators

Gustaf Rasmussen

Catalyst Now

Collaborators

Aimé Nzogang

Indépendant (Baudelaire Aimé Nzogang Tchinda)

 Central African Republic

 Bangui

My motivation for joining the Catalyst platform is based on my determination to make my contribution to achieving the SDGs.

Akhila Natarajan

The Humane Life Foundation

 India

 Chennai

I wanted to join the network to connect with more people in the sectory from the part of the world I live in. But, Chennai hardly has any active Catalyst members so there isnt much one gets to gain.

Amanda Manzella

Blood:Water

 United States

 Buffalo

My organization is a member and with my changing workflow it is vital I engage with the wider community for thought exchange, critical thinking and peer leadership.

Ana Flavia Godoi

Conexão Captadoras

 Brazil

 Tiradentes

Andrew Jones

The Imago Dei Fund (IDF)

Anna Hirsch-Holland

The Partnering Initiative

The Partnering Initiative (TPI) is an organisation dedicated to developing and promoting effective cross-sectoral partnership practice to support sustainable development. We love the concept of what Catalyst2030 is doing - in terms of creating a platform to enable more and better collaboration for systems change. We want to support this mission and work with others to make it a reality. We also want to work with Catalyst 2030 and its members to influence the ecosystems that support social entrepreneurs to partner with each other and with other societal sectors.

Anna Hirsch-Holland

The Partnering Initiative (TPI) is an organisation dedicated to developing and promoting effective cross-sectoral partnership practice to support sustainable development. We love the concept of what Catalyst2030 is doing - in terms of creating a platform to enable more and better collaboration for systems change. We want to support this mission and work with others to make it a reality. We also want to work with Catalyst 2030 and its members to influence the ecosystems that support social entrepreneurs to partner with each other and with other societal sectors.

Annabel Hertz

 San Francisco

comraderie, possible new partnerships or initiatives

Annie Caffyn

Abdulwhab mohammed Abdualwhab

ملتقى تنوع الحوار الشبابي

 Yemen

 Taiz

اجاد فرصة لتوسيع دائرة المشاركة والعلاقات المحلية والدولية التي من شأنها فتح افاق وقنوات جديدة لحشد الدعم والتمويل وتحويد الجهود المبذولة التي تصب في صالح تنمية المجتمع اليمني وغيره من المجتمعات الدولية

Beniamino Cislaghi

 Arrarats

The Humanising Development Collective can offer innovative processes to change how the world of international development is funded

Ben Wrobel

Proximate

 New Haven

I was made aware of the community by member Manoj Panjwani. I am already a member of other network-driven communities built around collaboration to advance systems change, including Opportunity Collaboration + the Participatory Grantmaking Community of Practice (of which I am a co-founder). I get massive benefit out of these -- as a nonprofit news publisher, I am always looking for local-level data, and connections to thought leaders. I am interested in the Systems Change Learning spaces

Bindi Dharia

VAll Impact Ventures Private Limited

 Mumbai

Think it is a good network to collaborate with other industry leaders and learn from them.

Bradley Myles

Panorama Global

 Washington DC

Bram van Eijk

One Family Foundation

 Netherlands

 Amsterdam

love it.

Brendon Johnson

inHive

 Ravenna, Italy

Caroline Burrage

Latitude Global

 United Kingdom

 Tring

I was previously an active member and part of the Compliance Conundrum Collaboration, hosted by Catalyst.

Caroline Burrage

TechSoup

 Wigginton, Tring

Chanda Thapa

Chilande Kuloba-Warria

Warande Advisory, Warande Advisory Centre (WAC)

 Nairobi

Connect, Learn, Share and be inspired.

Colin Jacob

Opcycle

 Malaysia

 Kuching

Networking, Ideas, Education, tools, forum for best practices

Avary Kent

Individual (Avary Kent)

 Oakland, California

Qamar Iqbal

Climate Alliance Pakistan

 Pakistan

 Lahore

We want to be part of the ecosystem change because we believe that collective actions can lead to sustainable development and peace globally

Cristianne Wendler

Vanhu Tech

 South Africa

 Johannesburg

Vanhu Tech is designed to change the way the "social impact game" is played by equalizing the power imbalance between funders and beneficiaries, creating an equitable seat at the table for smaller, local implementers, and ensuring a higher percentage of funding goes direct to legitimate implementers who truly serve their community. In doing so, we're creating 'organic sustainability' as local implementers are empowered to implement the solutions that are best suited for their context and need.

Cynthia Smith

Humentum

Dana Francois

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

 Boston

To connect with fellow donors, and impact organizations for equity-centered systemic change, collaboration, exchange, learning, and leverage collective resources in service of frontline actors, marginalized communities and sectors globally.

Denise Dalusong

Devina S

Mudito

 United Kingdom

 London

Mudito joins Catalyst 2030 to be in community with others reimagining how systems change is understood, felt, and narrated. As a field-first research and design practice rooted in ethnography, care, and inclusion, we hope to contribute tools, stories, and provocations that centre overlooked voices and challenge extractive models of impact. In return, we seek critical community, to exchange ideas, test bold hypotheses, and collaborate on narrative infrastructures that shift power.

Zahiduzzaman Syeed

e – Farmers Bangladesh Limited

 Bangladesh

 Dhaka

How and What I Hope to Contribute to Catalyst 2030 1. Expertise in Agritech and Sustainable Agriculture Innovative Solutions, Knowledge Sharing 2. Community Empowerment Village Digital Booth, Economic Growth 3. Environmental Sustainability Biogas Systems, Climate Action 4. Collaboration and Partnerships Networking, Joint Projects What I Am Looking to Receive from the Catalyst 2030 Community 1. Support and Resources Funding Opportunities, Technical Assistance 2. Knowledge and Best Practices

Elena Gillis

Elizabeth Hunt

TechSoup

Glynis Rankin

CM Human Capital Solutions Limited (Creative Metier)

 Bristol

I have a strong commitment to the Catalyst mission, vision, values and approaches gained through 30+ years experience of working with local leaders with a strong commitment to positive social impact

Gannon Gillespie

Catalyst Now, Independent (Gannon Gillespie), Tostan

 Italy

 Genoa

Deep collaboration is the future.

Gustaf Rasmussen

Catalyst Now

Hadiel Mohamed

Ignacio Rodriguez

ënlace

 Mexico

 Mexico City

Jessica Stewart

CM Human Capital Solutions Limited (Creative Metier)

 Bristol

To support social ventures at critical moments of change including CEO transition and localisation, rapid scale and pivot, and build leadership styles that foster equity, innovation and empowerment.

Jacob Deitz

The Kilimo Collective Inc.

 Charleston

I joined Catalyst 2030 to connect with a global network of changemakers committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The network's focus on systems change, innovation, and collective action resonates deeply with my values and our work at Kilimo Collective. I'm eager to connect with other changemakers, share the Kilimo Model, knowledge, and resources, and co-create solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Jeroo Billimoria

One Family Foundation

 Amsterdam

Impact!

Jessie Keating

Joyce Gatambia

 Kenya

 Nairobi

To be part of the change and impact that collaboration can bring.

Juha-Matti Kingelin

The Kick Project

 Finland

 Lahti

-

Geoffrey Kanyarwanda

Independent (Geoffrey Kanyarwanda)

 Uganda

 Mbarara

I have passion to make a lasting impact in the community

Katherine N/A

Collective Change Lab

Kennedy Patlan

Independent (Kennedy Patlan)

 Reston

As an aspiring social entrepreneur working on a solution for philanthropic reporting and evaluation, I am hoping to join a network comprised of funders, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs alike so that I can learn more about their own experiences funding and evaluation. I hope to integrate their perspectives into my own work, and I hope to provide my own support to Catalyst 2030 by providing my services & related learnings to interested organizations within the Catalyst 2030 network.

Kristy Gannon

Fluxx Labs

Leighton Burgess

Ripples In Africa

 San Francisco

To build a network of changemarkers

Lynnette Micheni

TechSoup

 Nairobi

To learn and share with other practitioners

Mahnaz Javid

Mona Foundation

Majka Burhardt

Legado

 Jackson, NH

Andrew Mangeni

Hope Case Initiatives Uganda

 Busia Uganda

Prominent characteristics is that I am a result oriented and an excellent team player with the aim of contributing to the SDGs achievement globally by 2030.

Margetta Supuwood

Mortenson Family Foundation

 United States

 Minneapolis

"Be in a space where you can listen, learn, and grow."

Matthew Patten

 Amsterdam

Melvin Chibole

Michael Gilligan

Collab2Inn Lab (Collaborate to Innovate)

 United States

 Lenox, MA

Networking, collaboration, idea sharing

M Nico

 Tirana

-

Maura Donlan

 Washington DC

I have been part of C2030 as part of the Chandler Foundation. I would like to join as an individual

Manmeet Mehta

Ashoka

 Washington DC

Mary Tangelder

Mastercard Foundation

Marnie Webb

Nadait Gebremedhen

Hagush

 Brooklyn

By joining Catalyst 2030, I hope to connect with a community of like-minded folks interested in social impact and creating a better world. As someone who is actively working on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Catalyst 2030 is my ideal community of people. I'm sharing this space to connect with, learn from, share my expertise, and co-create with fellow members.

Nadia Kist

Blood:Water

 Kenya

 Nairobi

Pearl Uzokwe

Catalyst Now

 Lagos Nigeria

Walking the talk around impact!

Jonas Morton Phiri

Mogova (Jonas Morton Phiri)

 Choma

Initiative to actively engage, involve and empower youth and women groups to participate in Local Enomic Development activities to uplifit their life wellbeing.

Paul Wanyoike

Rayya El Zein

Sustainable Infrastructure for Local Talent (SILT)

 Dubai

We are looking to grow our portfolio of sponsored projects and a network of aligned researchers working at the intersection of the environment and data. We offer capacity building support to independent researchers, especially around questions of information and data governance and sovereignty and researcher accountability to affected communities.

Rodney Christopher

BDO FMA (BDO is the national accounting firm’s name, FMA was Fiscal Management Associates)

Rebecca Obasi

The Sunday Basil Agba Legacy Foundation (SBALF)

 Nigeria

 Brampton

The Sunday Basil Agba Legacy Foundation is motivated to join Catalyst 2030 in order to contribute to and benefit from the innovative environment fostered by this movement. The Foundation is enthusiastic about sharing its knowledge, resources and advocacy efforts while also collaborating with members to accelerate progress, towards achieving the Development Goals (SDGs).By engaging in this shared interaction the Foundation aims to contribute to shifts and fostering an all encompassing global comm

Rose Maruru

EPIC-Africa Foundation

Sarena Chan

Forum for the Future

Sadaf Shallwani

Firelight Foundation

 Canada

 Toronto

To connect with others

Lesley Amimo

Catalyst Now

 Kenya

 Nairobi

To be part of a community of individuals striving to create impact collectively to achieve the SDGs. To learn and contribute to the realization of the SDGs.

Sadabieu Sulaiman Quraishi

Independent (Sadabieu Sulaiman Quraishi)

 Sierra Leone

 Freetown

to efficiently and efficiently acquire the skills and knowledge

Sipho Mwanza

OpenNet For All Zambia(OpenNet4 O Zambia)

 Zambia

 Choma

I believe collaboration and peer to peer knowledge sharing are key to achieving SDGs

Sameera Mehra

Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)

 Barcelona

Sonja Betschart

WeRobotics

 Geneva

Share about our work & model and learn from others on how they scale and create impact

MS Subi

SUBI Foundation

 India

 Chennai,

Being participated with the world change..

Tim Hanstad

Chandler Foundation

 India

 Bangalore

Excited to help build a great network for collaboration and bring about long term systems change

Tom Harrison

The Partnering Initiative

Pradeep Mohapatra

UDYAMA

 India

 Bhubaneswar

good partnership with action, advocacy & research

Verónica Rodríguez Cárdenas

Catalyst Now

Vanessa Gstettenbauer

Vikram Ghandeeswaran Narayanan

Independent (Vikram Ghandeeswaran Narayanan)

 Bengaluru

I bring hands-on experience in educational innovation and a commitment to collective impact. Having previously coordinated Catalyst 2030's Education Collaboration, I aim to continue contributing at an individual level. I seek the invaluable learning and inspiration that comes from this network's collective wisdom.

Vinzenz Himmighofen

iac Berlin

 Berlin

Networked structures are essential to work towards any shared goal across sectors/organizations - even more so on a scale that the SDGs outline. My personal interest to learn from and contribute the "how" of Catalyst 2030 - I am sure there are appraoches & connections I can take to other contexts I am connected to and vice versa contribute with curiosity and care.

Wahid Kamalian

Amaly Legacy

 United Arab Emirates

 Dubai

Amaly Legacy is an organisation reimagining how the world funds impact through asset management, technology and our innovation studio. More on our technology division: https://www.amalylegacy.com/soulful More on our asset management division: https://www.amalylegacy.com/asset-management More on our convenings (powered by our innovation studio): https://www.amalylegacy.com/majlis-nab3-alaman

Wilhelmina Teuna van Rijn

Resource Alliance

Yusuf Oduor

Vibrant Voices Villages Community Based Organization.

 Kenya

 Kisumu

As a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vibrant Voices Village Community Based Organization My motivation to be part of Catalyst 2030 stems from a deep commitment to sustainable development and a desire to contribute to systemic change on a global scale. Catalyst 2030 represents a unique platform where like-minded individuals and organizations collaborate to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Being a part of this movement aligns perfectly with my passion for driving social impact and my experience in advocating for sustainable solutions in communities. As someone deeply involved in grassroots initiatives, particularly in water efficiency and community development projects, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of collective action. Catalyst 2030 offers an opportunity to amplify these efforts by connecting with a global network of changemakers, sharing knowledge, and learning from innovative approaches across different sectors. I am particularly motivated by the chance to work alongside pioneers in social entrepreneurship and sustainable development, as this collaboration can lead to innovative solutions that address complex global challenges. Being part of Catalyst 2030 would not only enhance my capacity to effect change but also allow me to contribute my insights and experiences to a broader conversation, ultimately helping to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. Joining Catalyst 2030 is not just an opportunity to be part of a global movement; it’s a commitment to pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and working tirelessly to achieve a world where the SDGs are not just aspirations but realities.