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News - 23 February 2026

Romania’s philanthropy: Rebuilding a philanthropic culture after rupture

In Romania, philanthropy infrastructure is relatively young, still consolidating, and deeply shaped by the country’s post-transition realities. Understanding how it has developed - and where it may go next - offers useful insights for peers working in other emerging or rapidly changing philanthropic ecosystems.
News - 20 February 2026

Philea re-launches Evidence and Learning Community of Practice to strengthen MEL practice in philanthropy

Philea has given a new start to the Evidence and Learning Community of Practice, a peer-learning community bringing together foundation professionals to explore new paradigms and practices in Monitoring,…
News - 18 February 2026

Beyond Grants: Leveraging Your Endowment 2026

Philea and Impact Europe, through the joint “Beyond Grants: A Holistic Approach to Philanthropy” initiative will host “Beyond Grants: Leveraging Your Endowment 2026” online on 25 March. This…
News - 18 February 2026

Philanthropy Symposium 2026: Leadership, Lessons and Legacy

Philanthropy Ireland will host “Philanthropy Symposium 2026: Leadership, Lessons and Legacy” in Dublin on 15 October. The Philanthropy Symposium, now in its 10th year, is an…
News - 18 February 2026

Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe – Collaboration in Times of Uncertainty

The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe will host an alumni event “Collaboration in Times of Uncertainty” on 18 May in Copenhagen. The gathering will bring together alumni of the Philanthropic…
News - 18 February 2026

Applications open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026

Applications are now open for the Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe 2026, organised in partnership with the China Foundation Forum and with the support of…
News - 16 February 2026

Austrian Foundation Law Conference 2026

The Verband für gemeinnütziges Stiften will host the Austrian Foundation Law Conference 2026 on 9 June in Vienna. The exchange between authorities, foundations, and law and…
News - 16 February 2026

Community philanthropy as infrastructure: Sustaining democratic resilience in wartime Ukraine

Rooted in history and strengthened by crisis, community philanthropy in Ukraine has evolved into essential civic infrastructure during wartime. Community foundations mobilise diverse local resources, sustain social cohesion and protect democratic agency. As local capacity faces exhaustion, international philanthropy must prioritise flexible, long-term support that reinforces - rather than replaces - local ownership.
News - 13 February 2026

Of monsters and margins, or why narrative work should be at the heart of philanthropy now

Philanthropy should engage narrative work with intentionality, optimism and steadiness, confronting the narratives shaping its design and practices, and acting to contribute today to the future we collectively envision.
News - 12 February 2026

Legal Affairs Committee – EU Civil Society Strategy: What’s in it for Philanthropy?

Register The Legal Affairs Committee will host a webinar “EU Civil Society Strategy: What’s is in it for Philanthropy?”…