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City St George's, University of London
Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment PgDip
City St George's, University of London

Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment PgDip

CITY ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Bayes Business School (Formerly Cass)

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Postgraduate Diploma

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Sociology Social Work

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OverviewWho is it for?You may already be working in a social funding environment, or wishing to learn more about the world of philanthropy and social investment. The course is suitable for both aims, as a boost to your existing career or to facilitate a change in career direction.Most of the examples studied on the course are from the UK, but international examples give a broader perspective, meaning your learning is transferable to any culture or jurisdiction. As a student on this course, you will develop a clear understanding of the principles and management of philanthropy, grantmaking and social investment and the importance of all aspects of risk assessment, probity of applications, ethical frameworks and relationships with external communities and agencies.You’ll examine grant-giving and other investment categories such as loans, endowments, contracts, social bonds and impact investing.The course provides a solid background in the history and theory of philanthropy and grantmaking (with examples both from the UK and abroad). Beyond the theory, you’ll study the application of social investment practice as a business process.

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All students will be highly motivated graduate-level people who bring a wide range of professional competencies, skills and experience from a wide range of backgrounds. In general we ask for a good first degree, normally an upper second-class honours degree from a British University or equivalent qualification from a leading overseas institution and three or more years relevant experience at a senior level. In exceptional cases we will accept those without a degree, provided they have significant and relevant work experience.

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Bayes Business School, part of City, St George’s University of London, is a globally respected institution known for its excellence in business education and research. Established in 1966, it is among an elite group of schools holding Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). In 2024, the Financial Times ranked Bayes 3rd among European business schools in London and among the UK’s top 10, reinforcing its reputation for academic and...more

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City St George's, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City St George's offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City St George’s, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell,...more

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