Opinions

Malcolm Fleming

President, Association of Charity Lotteries in Europe.

Opinions - 16 December 2025

Supporting Civil Society Under Pressure

Civil society is certainly under pressure in many countries, with a tough fundraising landscape, extra demands on many charities and frequent occurrences of government funding reducing or being cut altogether.

Co-Executive Director, People Powered

Opinions - 8 December 2025

Beyond defence: New strategies for renewing democracy

Democracy is under attack, but defending the current system of democracy is not enough. To reverse backsliding, we also need to embrace new strategies for renewing and expanding democracy.

Principal, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford

Maria Gutiérrez Domènech

Manager of Research in Social Sciences, “la Caixa” Foundation

Opinions - 5 December 2025

Philanthropy in Spain and Portugal: Understanding starts with information

According to the famous thought experiment, Schrödinger's cat is neither alive nor dead until the box containing the cat is opened and we can see if it is breathing and purring or not. This point is relevant to our understanding of philanthropy.

Stéphane Duguin

CEO, CyberPeace Institute

Marta Rodilla Álvarez

Communications Associate, CyberPeace Institute

Opinions - 4 December 2025

The threat landscape facing civil society

Cyberattacks and disinformation are eroding civil society’s ability to serve communities. Protecting both funders and grantees is now central to safeguarding the public interest.

Strategic Policy Advisor, Aidsfonds

Opinions - 1 December 2025

The movement working to save democracy isn’t who you think it is

To stand up for democracy and rights in the face of the anti-gender movement, we must be just as coordinated, just as intersectional and have just as long term a vision as they do.

Rana Tutcuoğlu

Secretary General, Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye (TUSEV)

Opinions - 25 November 2025

Why serving on Philea’s NGC has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career

Reflections after two terms as Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee.

Àngel Font Vidal

President, Philea and Associate General Director of Research and Fellowships, “la Caixa” Foundation

Opinions - 18 November 2025

Listening, learning and leading (together)

As Philea enters a new governance cycle, now is the time to look forward with courage, humility and hope.

Co-CEO, Humentum

Opinions - 17 November 2025

The accountability paradox: How more reporting led to less trust in global philanthropy

Non-profits report more financial data than ever, yet funders trust them less. Non-profits are expected to comply with ever more onerous compliance requirements, while donors limit investment in essential capabilities using a financial metric to measure ‘efficiency’.

Esther Marthaler

Partnership & Capacity Development Coordinator, Helvetas

Opinions - 14 November 2025

Localisation: It’s now or never

Building local knowledge and capacities and creating space for local actors to assume leadership roles depends on more than just donors’ full coffers. Don’t give up on localisation. In this shifting landscape of global philanthropy, it’s the right time to find new ways to collaborate on a more equal footing.

Sema Merve İş

Programs Coordinator, TUSEV

Opinions - 12 November 2025

Solidarity reimagined: The power of giving in Türkiye

Türkiye today stands as a country rooted in centuries-old traditions of solidarity and generosity, yet one where modern philanthropy and individual giving are still finding their voice in shaping social…

Carola Carazzone

Vice-President, Philea and Secretary General, Assifero

Opinions - 6 November 2025

How systems leadership could hold the key

The question is not "who is leading?" but "what leadership capacities are we cultivating?"

Programme Manager – Democracy Collaborations, Philea

Opinions - 17 October 2025

Is Europe shifting the burden?

Is the EU’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 sufficiently addressing ‘unmet needs’?

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