What if philanthropy’s biggest risk is being late?
Strategy itself has a shelf life. When philanthropy cannot adapt at the speed of the world it seeks to change, responsible stewardship can inadvertently become strategic lag.
News - 14 October 2026
Forewarned is forearmed: Why philanthropy should act before a crisis unfolds
Anticipatory action can protect lives and livelihoods, help scarce humanitarian funds go further, and move decisions closer to communities that understand the risks. As climate shocks become more frequent and more predictable, philanthropy has a responsibility to act before crises peak.
News - 1 October 2026
8th Zurich Day of Foundation Law
The University of Zurich will host the 8th Zurich Day of Foundation Law on 28 January in Zurich. Governance is more critical than…
News - 29 September 2026
State of the European Union 2026: What does it mean for philanthropy?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s latest State of the European Union speech focused on Europe’s response to a rapidly changing world. While much…
News - 23 September 2026
The Rule of Law and Philanthropy
Register Philea, Ariadne and Civitates will host “The Rule of Law and Philanthropy” online on…
News - 23 September 2026
Why joy is the resistance philanthropy needs right now
Over a decade of supporting women from the global majority, GirlDreamer's co-founders have found that joy and radical optimism, something often overlooked in philanthropy, can be one of the most effective ways to keep organising sustainably in a hostile political climate.
News - 1 September 2026
European Day of Foundations and Donors 2026
News - 25 August 2026
Migration and Belonging Network – What if the Narrative Battle Around Migration is Already Lost? Rethinking Narrative Change
The Migration and Belonging Network will host “What if the Narrative Battle Around Migration is Already Lost? Rethinking Narrative Change” online on 22 September. What if the…
News - 4 August 2026
Challenging FIFA can be global philanthropy’s biggest win
FIFA has finally overplayed its hand. Following the Qatar World Cup in 2022, the institution appeared entirely invincible, confident that on-pitch spectacle would indefinitely shield it from accountability. That…
News - 10 July 2026
Defending civic space: EU policymakers and civil society step up joint engagement
As attacks on civil society and restrictions on civic space continue to increase, key EU policymakers are joining philanthropy and wider civil society actors in efforts to protect and…