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News - 5 September 2019

Cooperation beyond borders

Congratulations, EFC, and many happy returns! Privately established foundations working for the common good are central to European history, first appearing in recorded history when Plato founded the “Academia” in…
News - 3 September 2019

The path forward for philanthropy − Harnessing the powerful voices of the young

Michael Mapstone of the Charities Aid Foundation looks back on 30 years of the European Foundation Centre and examines how the institution has evolved, the challenges…
News - 23 August 2019

Freedom – the Baltic way

“All injustice and oppression eventually come to an end. The spirit of freedom is stronger than any slavery. Sooner or later, any lies will be illuminated by the truth. Let’s…
News - 19 August 2019

What philanthropy can no longer take for granted

At 30, the European Foundation Centre has matured into the continent’s preeminent support infrastructure for philanthropy. Its achievements notwithstanding, and they are many, philanthropy has little it can…
News - 31 July 2019

The European foundation sector has come a long way

The early days I am somewhat in awe of the pioneering vision and optimism shown by the foundations that came together to found the EFC in 1989 and also of…
News - 24 July 2019

The writing is on the wall

I read all the stories that were submitted to the EFC for our 30th anniversary blogs with delight.  I am thrilled at the richness and sheer diversity of storytelling and…
News - 22 July 2019

A warm welcome to our newest members

The EFC welcomes its latest members to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit here.
News - 16 July 2019

EFFIO Spring meeting strikes a balance between narrow investment topics and wider discussions

The Spring 2019 meeting of the European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers (EFFIO) group took place in London on 11-12 April, hosted by the Esmee…
News - 16 July 2019

Let’s play a new European tune

New promise Thirty years ago, European philanthropy stood on the brink of new promise. The formation of the EFC on 9 November 1989 – the same day that the Berlin…
News - 10 July 2019

EFC Chair Massimo Lapucci and other members to speak at the UN event ”Philanthropy & the SDGs”

The EFC’s Chair, Massimo Lapucci, will be speaking at the UN event ”Philanthropy & the SDGs” special event taking place in New York on the 16 July, alongside representatives…