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News - 10 December 2019

Unpacking diversity and inclusion, grantee indirect costs and change management with the Operations Professionals Network

The autumn meeting of the EFC’s Operations Professionals Network (OPN) brought together 50 operations experts from 13 EFC members to engage and learn with peers on 2-3 December in…

News - 9 December 2019

New analysis sheds light on how EFC members are communicating

In partnership with the EFC’s Communications Professionals in Philanthropy Network, the EFC undertook a benchmarking study to better understand how EFC members are communicating strategically and leveraging different tools. This…

News - 9 December 2019

Gender Equality Network launches report on mainstreaming gender equality in philanthropic organisations

At a meeting held in Brussels from 20-21 November, the EFC Gender Equality Network launched an initial analysis of the internal gender mainstreaming experiences and approaches of six of…

News - 5 December 2019

Understanding and implementing intersectional grantmaking with the Disability Thematic Network and Gender Equality Network

The EFC’s Disability Thematic Network (DTN) and Gender Equality Network hosted a joint peer-learning meeting exploring intersectional grantmaking on 20 November in Philanthropy House, Brussels. The EFC’s…

News - 2 December 2019

The 4th Annual Disability Funders’ Forum explores the EU Agenda for Disability Rights, the SDGs, impact measurement and more

The EFC’s Disability Thematic Network organised the 4th Annual Disability Funders’ Forum on 19-20 November, in Philanthropy House, Brussels, enabling foundations working on issues related to disability…

News - 26 November 2019

EVPA publishes new report ”15 Years of Impact” and encourages the sector to sign the newly launched ”Charter of Investors for Impact”

The European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) has published a new report ”15 Years of Impact”, providing a comprehensive analysis of the venture…

News - 20 November 2019

Switzerland: Federal Council refrains from making charitable foundations subject to the AEOI

Federal Council plans announced at the end of February 2019 to make charitable foundations subject to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) have been withdrawn for the time being. As…

News - 15 November 2019

EFC announces the retirement of Gerry Salole and the search for a new Chief Executive

The European Foundation Centre has announced that its Chief Executive, Dr Gerry Salole, will retire in 2020 after 15 successful years leading the organisation. EFC Chair Massimo Lapucci shared that, “The…

News - 12 November 2019

EFC 30th anniversary event discusses the importance of philanthropy infrastructure at this critical crossroads for the sector

As part of the EFC’s 30th anniversary event, which took place at BOZAR in Brussels from 6-7 November, three dedicated sessions (including the annual Raymond Georis Debate) used the…

News - 12 November 2019

First ever Philanthropic Leadership Platform: Russia-Europe launched at the EFC 30th anniversary in Brussels

The first edition of the new Philanthropic Leadership Platform: Russia-Europe, undertaken in partnership with the Vladimir Potanin Foundation, helped 20 participants focus on how philanthropic organisations can co-create,…

News - 8 November 2019

2019 Raymond Georis Debate: ‘Re-imagining the philanthropy infrastructure’

The annual Raymond Georis Debate looked at why getting philanthropy’s architecture right is going to be key to the sector’s ability to create real impact and change. Speakers included: Carola…

News - 8 November 2019

Research Forum and DG Research and Innovation discuss shared objectives and priorities for research and innovation

Following on from the success of the European Research and Innovation Days, the EFC’s Research Forum and the Directorate General for Research and Innovation…

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