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News - 11 June 2020

Ford Foundation issues $1bn in bonds – a first by a foundation

The Ford Foundation has announced that it will borrow $1 billion by issuing social bonds so that it can substantially increase the amount of money it…

News - 11 June 2020

EFC members respond to the murder of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests

When George Floyd was killed by police during an arrest in Minneapolis on 25 May 2020, the protests it sparked in response to his death, and more broadly to police…

News - 5 June 2020

Ford Foundation launches $50 million global fellowship programme to identify and develop the next generation of social justice leaders working to advance solutions to inequality

The Ford Foundation has announced the launch of a ten-year, $50 million initiative aimed at identifying and developing the next generation of social justice leaders working to…

News - 5 June 2020

European governments & COVID-19 and EU COVID-19 Recovery schemes & Policy

European governments & COVID-19and EU COVID-19 Recovery schemes & Policy [situation: 05.06.2020] European…

News - 29 May 2020

Insaan Group publish “A Code of Practice for Non-Profit Organizations”

The Insaan Group, in collaboration with Philanthropy Age and the British Standards Institution (BSI) have published “…

News - 28 May 2020

Jean-Marc Pautras, Executive Director of the French Foundation Centre, appointed new Board Member of DAFNE

BRUSSELS, 28 May 2020 – Jean-Marc Pautras, Executive Director of the French DAFNE member Centre Français des Fonds et Fondations, was elected the new Treasurer of the DAFNE Board of…

News - 25 May 2020

European Social Catalyst Fund application deadline extended

The deadline for applications to the European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) has been extended to 11 September due to the ongoing complications caused by COVID-19. The…

News - 20 May 2020

Press release: Angel Font appointment as new EFC Chair heralds new era of cohesion, cooperation and partnerships

Angel Font appointment as new EFC Chair heralds new era of cohesion, cooperation and partnerships Brussels, 20 May 2020 – Angel Font, Corporate Director of Research and Strategy…

News - 20 May 2020

EFC publishes 2019 Annual Review and Financial Statement

The EFC has just published its Annual Review and Financial Statement of 2019 following approval at the Annual General Assembly which took place online on 20 May. The Review contains…

News - 19 May 2020

Vladimir Potanin Foundation publish “Future of Philanthropy: the Key Trends – Meta-analysis of Forecasts”

The Vladimir Potanin Foundation has published a new publication “Future of Philanthropy: the Key Trends – Meta-analysis of Forecasts” examining key…

News - 17 May 2020

Gender Equality Thematic Network stands with LGBTQI communities all over the world on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (17 May), the EFC Gender Equality Thematic Network is raising awareness of the need to defend and advance the rights…

News - 15 May 2020

Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment publishes “The State of African Philanthropy”

The 21st century will culminate in a unique convergence of opportunities and challenges on the African continent. The continent’s population will reach an estimated four billion people by 2100, by…

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