Peer-learning

Focusing on specific areas of practice within the philanthropy sector, these networks of philanthropy professionals meet regularly throughout the year to exchange knowledge and expertise:

• CEO Retreat for Philanthropy Infrastructure Members
• Communications Professionals in Philanthropy
• Data Science Group
• European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group (EFFIO)
• Evidence and Learning Community of Practice
• Foundation CEO Exchange
• Operations Professionals Network (OPN)
• Organisational Development Community of Practice

Philea members can improve their skills through our peer-exchange programmes which cater to all levels of staff in the philanthropic sector – from CEOs to programme staff to professionals just entering the field:

• Philanthropic Leadership Platform
• TIEPOLO – One-on-one skills development programme
• Next Gen – Empowering the Next Generation of philanthropy professionals
• Summer Meeting for Philanthropy Infrastructure Members
• Winter Meeting for Philanthropy Infrastructure Members

Philea responds to the needs of its members in the ever-evolving philanthropic sector. Philea organises and hosts customised peer-learning webinars, workshops and meetings based on member interests and needs. Topics for these can emerge from:

• Research requests by members
• Philea analysis and intelligence activities
• Member needs, ideas and initiatives

PEX is where the European philanthropy infrastructure meets. PEXcommunity was jointly co-created at the PEXforum 2020 in Madrid, the first Europe-wide event bringing together leaders and experts from national, regional and European philanthropy support organisations.

The Legal Affairs Committee (LAC) consists of legal and public affairs experts from Philea members, composed of both national associations and foundations, across Europe. The members of the LAC advise Philea’s policy and advocacy work.