17 November 2025

Philea releases “Philanthropy Infrastructure in Focus: Supporting, Empowering and Catalysing European Philanthropy”

Philea has released “Philanthropy Infrastructure in Focus: Supporting, Empowering and Catalysing European Philanthropy”, an online guide that explores the unique role and characteristics of Philanthropy Infrastructure Organisations (PIOs) and how they drive transformation despite operating with limited resources.

In the philanthropic sector, we often celebrate the visible: the grants awarded, the buildings erected, the direct beneficiaries served. Yet, beneath this perceptible activity lies an intricate web of connections that makes transformative change possible – what we might call the invisible architecture of our field.

Philea’s first publication on philanthropy infrastructure organisations (PIOs) shines a spotlight on the often-unseen engines of change in our sector. It reveals data on their functions and roles, showcases a decade of achievements and highlights their vital role in creating the enabling conditions philanthropy to operate and achieve collective impact. It underscores the pivotal role of Philanthropy Infrastructure Organisations (PIOs) in fostering connections and collaboration across the sector.


Read here: “Philanthropy Infrastructure in Focus: Supporting, Empowering and Catalysing European Philanthropy”

Contact

Alina Shenfeldt
Programme Manager – Membership and Foresight
alina.shenfeldt@philea.eu
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