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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.

Latest Articles

NGOS
NGOS
Why the Gorta Group has made 5 mergers in 13 years
17 Nov 2021
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.
NGOs
NGOs
Q&A: How a car production system saved one NGO $1.5M a year
16 Nov 2021
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.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Only 44% of US disaster philanthropy goes to international aid
11 Nov 2021
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
Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation announces $50M funding for locally led science
9 Nov 2021
The powerhouse funder says the participation of women is also key to its new grant initiative.
COP 26
COP 26
Foundations, banks, and DFIs launch $100B green energy alliance
2 Nov 2021
The alliance of major foundations and development finance institutions aims to unlock investment for green energy in lower- and middle-income countries.
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