Operations Professionals Network

This European-level peer-learning and support network of operations managers of international philanthropy organisations provides a safe space for learning, exchange and discussion on key finance, IT, administration, operational, HR, legal and capacity development issues.

Focus areas

  • Dynamics between organisational culture, strategy and operations
  • Finance, human resources, IT and legal issues
  • Grants administration

 

Activities

  • OPN working groups: COOs, Finance, HR, IT and Legal
  • Webinars, tele-briefings and workshops on specific topics or tools
  • Benchmarking
  • OPN online community – A platform for networking and information sharing

Steering Committee (Chair – Urs Arnold, Jacobs Foundation & Vice Chair – Mayta Villafane, European Climate Foundation)

GBR
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
NLD
European Climate Foundation
NLD
IKEA Foundation
CHE
Jacobs Foundation
NLD
Porticus
DEU
Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH

Network background

OPN was created at the initiative a small group of Philea Members in 2015. It has 15 members from 10 countries and connects over 80 operations professionals across these organisations.

Related Events
21-23 June 2023
Berlin, Germany

Operations Professionals Network – Beyond Diversity, Towards Equity and Inclusion
12-13 December 2022
Brussels, Belgium

Operations Professionals Network – Trust-based Philanthropy at a Time of Compounding Crises

Contact

Stefanos Oikonomou
Head of Programmes – Peer-Exchanges
stefanos.oikonomou@philea.eu
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