The Global Philanthropy Leadership Initiative (GPLI), a joint initiative of EFC, Council on Foundations and Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS), is accepting submissions of business studies for an online platform for practitioners in international philanthropy.

Launched in 2010, GPLI seeks to improve, develop and grow the practice and impact of philanthropy in a global context.  Specifically addressing the obstacles faced by funding and operating programmes across borders, GPLI envisages an online space modeled on social networking platforms in which foundation professionals, donors, non-profit/foundation law experts and others can share information and discuss issues.

Submitted studies should show clearly whether or not GPLI should develop the proposed platform, including

• Analysis of the market
• Viability and financial sustainability
• Possible business models
• Recommendations on conditions and resources required to take this initiative forward

The deadline for submissions is 23 December 2011.

Download the Call for Proposals.