Social sector intermediaries: what are they and what do they need? – podcast

Field-building intermediaries play an important role in social sector ecosystems. But what do they do and what kind of funding do they need to sustain their work and impact?

Summary
  • Annabel Roxon describes what field-building intermediaries in the social sector are, what they do, and the type of impact they have.
  • Case studies from a recent report surfaced numerous themes and observations about the funding challenges they face. Many highlighted the need for patient, long term funding that was untied and flexible and from a range of philanthropists. They also stressed the importance of catalytic funding from funders that understand that phase of development.
  • Intermediaries are also keen for trusting relationships with philanthropy that play a role beyond providing funding.
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