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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…

News - 15 May 2020

Julia Gillard announced as next Chair of Wellcome Trust

Julia Gillard has been announced as the next Chair of Wellcome Trust succeeding Eliza Manningham-Buller, who will step down in April 2021. Julia Gillard, the former…

News - 14 May 2020

EUStaff4Climate launch COVID-19 solidarity fund with King Baudouin Foundation

EUStaff4Climate, in cooperation with EFC member King Baudouin Foundation, have created a fund for EU staff to support the response to the…

News - 14 May 2020

European philanthropy at the nexus of disability and the SDGs – the EFC’s first accessible publication

In collaboration with Disability Hub Europe, the European Social Fund, and Fundación ONCE, the EFC has published “European…

News - 7 May 2020

Coronavirus Global Response event raises €7.4 billion for universal access to vaccines

The Coronavirus Global Response pledging event on 4 May raised €7.4 billion for the collaborative development and universal deployment of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines against coronavirus. The event, organised in…

News - 7 May 2020

New to philanthropy? Check out these professional development resources for newcomers

The COVID-19 crisis has compelled us all to find new ways of learning and working. Several EFC members are encouraging their junior staff to make the most of this time…

News - 5 May 2020

ECNL release handbook on “How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space”

The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) has released a handbook “How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space“,…

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