Oliver Karius (CEO, LGT Venture Philanthropy) Silvia Bastante de Unverhau (LGT Philanthropy Advisory) reflect on how families and funders are responding to today's rapidly shifting global landscape. They highlight why long-term partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and values-driven giving are essential to driving meaningful, systemic change.
In this joint interview, Silvia Bastante and Oliver Karius explore the new realities of philanthropy amid increasing global complexity and declining development aid. They discuss how philanthropists are becoming more impact-oriented, how systems-level change happens in practice - from long-term partnerships like Last Mile Health to multi-decade journeys with organisations such as Educate Girls and how values, family governance, and next-generation engagement shape modern giving. Their shared message: impactful philanthropy is built on trust, collaboration, and staying the course.