Place-based philanthropy is a particularly powerful way of addressing complex multi-faceted issues bringing about systems change at local level. What if the key to unlocking real, lasting change lies not in distant policies or top-down solutions - but right where we live? Read More
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, confronting us with a complex set of deeply interrelated challenges: climate instability, economic inequality, democratic erosion and social fragmentation. For philanthropy, this means business as usual is no longer an option. To truly drive change, the sector must embrace futures thinking, a… Read More
Charitable foundations have a wide range of financial arrangements. Some aim to spend their funds within a set period. Others rely wholly or partially on fundraising so do not have the luxury of an investment portfolio that can finance their missions. Others, like Wellcome, are financed through an investment portfolio… Read More
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing today’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to social inequality. But to be truly effective, it needs more than good intention, it needs solid data. Read More
113 boxes of the ECF archive arrived at the Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence on 16 June, and about 150 additional ones will be transferred later this year. This is the story of why it matters, not just for the past, but for the future. Read More
Let’s debunk a few biases and unleash the transformative power of Philanthropy Infrastructure Organisations. Read More
More money and better grantcraft are helpful but will not, alone, get us where we need to go any more than voting has secured democracy. Read More
Vaclav Havel, the Czech dissident, playwright and president, said: “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something is worth doing no matter how it turns out.” While we are in a cycle of retreating democracy, shrinking civic space… Read More
Amid constant news about political shifts and conflicts, a fundamental question affecting all of humanity is often overshadowed: How can we feed a growing global population on a planet likely to become 2°C warmer? Systemic change within food systems needs bold, catalytic investment, and when political will falls short, philanthropy must step in. Read More
For families affected by rare paediatric cancers like brain tumours or leukaemia, accessing the right care and research support remains a major challenge across Europe. These conditions are often under-researched, with few treatment options and small, dispersed patient populations. In such cases, advancing research and improving care isn’t just difficult… Read More
