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Sectoral data on the Irish philanthropy sector: The state of play

Ireland is at an interesting moment in the development of its philanthropic sector. For the first time in the history of the State, there is a National Policy on…

Ricardo Garcia

Secretary General, Centro Português de Fundações

Opinions - 28 August 2025

The Portuguese Golden Visa for culture and the role of foundations

Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has long been a gateway for non-EU investors to gain residency through strategic financial contributions. Over time, this programme has cultivated a distinct “Golden Visa…

Albert Cevallos

Co-lead, Activist Intelligence, CANVAS

Breza Race Maksimovic

Co-lead, Activist Intelligence, CANVAS

Opinions - 21 August 2025

From the sidelines to the frontlines: Why philanthropy must equip activists for the age of AI

Foundations have long championed human rights, justice and democracy. Now is the time to extend that leadership into the age of AI. The need is urgent. The risks are real. And the potential - for both harm and radical progress - is immense.

Moana Genevey

Former Senior Policy Officer at Equinet, European Network of Equality Bodies

Opinions - 19 August 2025

Guardians of equality: Why we must invest in the institutions that protect the most marginalised

Equality Bodies are a cornerstone of Europe’s democratic architecture, ensuring that anti-discrimination laws are not just words on paper. But too often, they are underfunded, politically vulnerable, and invisible to those they serve. Philanthropy can be a vital ally in helping these institutions turn equality into reality.

Francesca de Munnich

Head of Policy, The Association of Charitable Foundations

Opinions - 22 July 2025

Philanthropy inspires me with hope because it is rooted in solidarity, generosity and love

An in-depth interview, originally published in El País in June 2025, on the challenges facing the European foundation sector.

James Magowan

Senior Advisor, European Community Foundation Initiative

Opinions - 26 June 2025

The epiphany of place

Place-based philanthropy is a particularly powerful way of addressing complex multi-faceted issues bringing about systems change at local level. What if the key to unlocking real, lasting change lies not in distant policies or top-down solutions - but right where we live?

Giacomo Pinaffo

Secretary General, MeSSInA Foundation

Opinions - 26 June 2025

Philanthropy must step up: Not with caution, but with courage

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, confronting us with a complex set of deeply interrelated challenges: climate instability, economic inequality, democratic erosion and social fragmentation. For philanthropy,…

Nick Moakes

Emeritus Partner, Wellcome Trust

Opinions - 25 June 2025

Finding the right governance framework for investment portfolios in foundations

Charitable foundations have a wide range of financial arrangements. Some aim to spend their funds within a set period. Others rely wholly or partially on fundraising so do not…

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Opinions

Sectoral data on the Irish philanthropy sector: The state of play

The Portuguese Golden Visa for culture and the role of foundations

From the sidelines to the frontlines: Why philanthropy must equip activists for the age of AI

Guardians of equality: Why we must invest in the institutions that protect the most marginalised

Resetting the relationship: The UK’s new Civil Society Covenant

Venture capital and German foundations: An unlikely pair?

Foundations as Social Economy strategic actors in a continent in transition

Partnering for progress

Philanthropy inspires me with hope because it is rooted in solidarity, generosity and love

The epiphany of place

Philanthropy must step up: Not with caution, but with courage

Finding the right governance framework for investment portfolios in foundations