# Social Investment Learning Communities Global Philanthropy Forum was Founded by Jane Wales in 2001 By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-03-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-philanthropy-forum References: [ssireview.org](http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_globalization_of_giving) & [philanthropyforum.org](http://philanthropyforum.org/) The [Global Philanthropy Forum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-social-impact-initiative) (GPF) is an organization based in the Unites States that was founded by Jane Wales in the United States. As an offshoot of the [World Affairs Council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthropic-partnership) of Northern California, its goal is to be a network or community of social investors that have an international perspective. In an article published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review's 10th anniversary issue on the evolution of social innovation, the founder, Wales, discussed about the so-called "[Globalization of Giving](http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_globalization_of_giving)." It's interesting how, as we've seen, the conversation of Africa, as monolith, has shifted from one of relief and aid to an emerging business leader -- at what cost? **Contact Information** Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) [website](http://philanthropyforum.org/) GPF on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GlobalPhilanthropyForum) FPG on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gpforg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Investment Networks:** Exploring the potential of creating online networks for social investors to better connect across borders and have a wider reach. - **Evolution of Social Investment:** Analyzing the changes in social investment from aid and relief to emerging business leaders and identifying new opportunities for socially responsible investment. - **Globalization of Giving:** Examining the shift in conversation around philanthropy from giving in developed countries to supporting social investment in emerging markets and exploring opportunities for investment in these markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Philanthropy:** Developing innovative strategies for philanthropic giving that go beyond traditional aid and relief and focus on supporting social investment. - **Social Investment:** Identifying opportunities for socially responsible investment in emerging markets and building networks to better connect social investors across borders. - **Online Communities:** Creating online networks for social investors to connect and share information, opening up new opportunities for investment and collaboration within the social investment sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Profit-Focused Ai Referral Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-power-together.md) - [Charity Matching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givinggpt.md) - [Philanthropic Investment Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builders-vision.md) - [Esports CSR Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-social-impact-initiative.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthropic-partnership.md) - [Period Poverty Non-Profits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-1.md) - [Collaboraive Women-Empowering Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-womens-foundations.md) - [Global Employee Management Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panther-global.md) - [High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-drop-foundation.md)