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News - 23 January 2024

A monumental step forward for Irish philanthropy with a backdrop of a city in turmoil

A pivotal moment came for the philanthropy movement in Ireland late last year with the launch of the first National Policy on Philanthropy. This policy could not come at a more important time considering the recent Dublin Riots that made the news only last November. 
News - 22 January 2024

EuroPhilantopics 2024: New EU Mandate, New Partnerships with Philanthropy

EuroPhilantopics 2024: New EU Mandate, New Partnerships with Philanthropy View the programme EuroPhilantopics 2024 will take place on 3…
News - 22 January 2024

Philea Open House 2024

Philea will host an “Open House” online info session on 5 February for all Philea members and associates to find out more on what Philea has planned for 2024. The…
News - 16 January 2024

How philanthropy can fund the infrastructure for narrative power

Philanthropy's support for narrative change is expanding. 45 philanthropy professionals convened in 2023 to reflect on the funding practices that strengthen narrative change efforts and the sector norms that stand in the way.
News - 16 January 2024

Why funders engage with unrestricted funding and cost recovery (and why they don’t)

MacKenzie Scott’s donations, totalling approximately $13 billion as of spring 2022, represent a significant departure from traditional philanthropic practices. So, is unrestricted funding the way forward, or is it not that simple?
News - 9 January 2024

Futures Philanthropy – Gathering of Leaders – Horizons of Hope: Navigating Challenges, Reimagining Philanthropy in a New Key

Futures Philanthropy will host its next Gathering of Leaders “Horizons of Hope: Navigating Challenges, Reimagining Philanthropy in a New Key” on 4-7 April in Turin, co-hosted by…
News - 8 January 2024

Dare to Anticipate – How Mercator Foundation Switzerland made strategic foresight part of its organisational culture

Formulating strategy in a world of interconnected, fast-evolving crises is a challenge. How do you balance immediate needs with long-term goals? How do you stay on target while remaining open to new ideas? To practise foresight successfully, its methods must be embedded in the organisational culture and paired with the time to test, apply and reflect.
News - 19 December 2023

Philanthropy without borders: what are the drivers of generosity among the Swiss abroad?

Over the past three years, 93% of Swiss abroad gave gifts. Family philanthropic traditions as well as transparency are crucial drivers of this generosity. Solidarity is another key motivator. Organized and cross-border philanthropy is vital to enhancing impact and fostering ties between expatriates and Switzerland, as 10% live abroad. Amid global challenges, philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing crises.
News - 18 December 2023

Collaborative philanthropy requires discomfort, so why do we keep it up?

There has been a rise in collaborative philanthropy which has led to shifting practices, experimentation, an increased focus on funding systemic issues and racial justice, as well as more diverse leadership. Yet the path that leads to forms of collaboration is bumpy and often uncomfortable, so why do we persevere?
News - 18 December 2023

Policymakers ready to move towards a Single Market for Public Good

At an event hosted by Civil Society Europe and Philea on 28 November, EU policymakers confirmed that they are ready to move towards a Single Market for public good. The…