David Ainsworth

David Ainsworth

David Ainsworth is business editor at Devex, covering funding trends, procurement issues, and fundraising strategies. He was previously editor at Civil Society News, a U.K. publication specializing in nonprofits, and he has worked for a number of U.K.-based charities. He is located in London and can be reached at david.ainsworth@devex.com.

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Why the Gorta Group has made 5 mergers in 13 years

Why the Gorta Group has made 5 mergers in 13 years

about 4 years ago // NGOS

Earlier this year United Purpose merged into the Gorta Group, an Irish nonprofit group with a focus on agriculture and nutrition. Ray Jordan, chief executive of the group, talks to us about the rationale behind all the mergers.

Q&A: How a car production system saved one NGO $1.5M a year

Q&A: How a car production system saved one NGO $1.5M a year

about 4 years ago // NGOs

The "lean" management system has been used to improve efficiency and make savings in many industries, from aeronautics to supermarkets. Now it's being used to help NGOs.

Only 44% of US disaster philanthropy goes to international aid

Only 44% of US disaster philanthropy goes to international aid

about 4 years ago // Philanthropy

Only 44% of US philanthropic funding for disaster relief leaves North America, according to a report published by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

Gates Foundation announces $50M funding for locally led science

Gates Foundation announces $50M funding for locally led science

about 4 years ago // Gates Foundation

The powerhouse funder says the participation of women is also key to its new grant initiative.

Foundations, banks, and DFIs launch $100B green energy alliance

Foundations, banks, and DFIs launch $100B green energy alliance

about 4 years ago // COP 26

The alliance of major foundations and development finance institutions aims to unlock investment for green energy in lower- and middle-income countries.