Seeing Our Work Differently Through SDG Lenses: The experience of Siegen Community Foundation
This blog describes how Siegen Community Foundation began embedding the Sustainable Development Goals across its work following participation in the SDG Wake-Up Call workshops. It explains how the foundation uses an SDG lens to review supported projects, strengthen communications, develop partnerships and guide organisational changes. The article also highlights plans for more sustainable operations, an ESG-aligned investment policy and the importance of board support when adopting a whole-of-organisation approach
From Transaction to Transformation
This blog reflects on discussions from the 2023 UK Community Foundations CEO retreat about the future role of community foundations. It explores how transparency, donor engagement and sustainable giving can move philanthropy beyond transactions towards long-term transformation. The article also highlights climate action, equality-focused grantmaking, rural inequalities, Black leadership, organisational sustainability and the importance of peer learning in helping community foundations respond to complex and changing local needs.
Community Foundations Embracing the SDGs
This publication presents four examples of how community foundations are using the Sustainable Development Goals to guide local action and strengthen their role as community leaders. Featuring initiatives from Scotland, Italy, Russia and Germany, it illustrates different approaches to impact investing, sustainable local development, organisational strategy and public engagement. Together, the case studies demonstrate how the SDGs can provide a practical framework for philanthropy, cross-sector collaboration and long-term community development.
