We are the audience
This sentence may seem provocative or absurd. However, communications experts are sometimes perceived as being «they»: They have written something; they have published something; they have posted something. They versus…
Opinions
Reflection is important, projection is critical
A sector of apples and oranges… and the odd banana The philanthropic sector has been growing at a rapid pace right across Europe for at least two decades. Not…
Moving toward EFC 3.0
This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the EFC. There is indeed much to celebrate: The EFC is the cornerstone founding institution of philanthropy and social investment infrastructure in…
The Collide-o-scope of Philanthropy: Old Patterns shifting to meet new Challenges
So, just young enough to still be able to count the candles on the cake, but old enough to be slightly embarrassed about the “surprise party” planned. Happy birthday, bon…
Philanthropy with a European purpose
It is 2019 and Europe is under attack. It would not be an exaggeration to describe these attacks as the Battle of Europe. The attacks are coming from inside and…
From challenge to change to catalyst… via collaboration
We are immersed in a society that has changed radically in the last 30 years. Digitalisation, sociodemographic changes, migration, the role of women in society, new technologies, access to information,…
What has (and hasn’t) changed in the EFC and the sector in the past 30 years?
The most striking change during the last three decades has been the growth of the sector. It is indeed a golden age for philanthropy. We see an increasing number of…
Making Innovation become Social Change: A role – and a new profile – for Foundations in the next few years
In the first decade of this century many European foundations, among them the Italians, saw social innovation as the added value they could provide to their communities. The process included…
Back to the future: Questions for foundations
1989 – What a time to be alive! The Berlin Wall came down. The Cold War was pronounced over. It felt as if we had entered a bright new future,…
Philanthropy: Creating impact in a constantly changing, interconnected world
As we contemplate the future of effective philanthropic work, one of the main obstacles that the sector must navigate is, paradoxically, the good feeling that the work of helping others…
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