Partnering for progress
Natalia Kiryttopoulou, lead for global assessment and advisory services at CEP, discusses just-released research on European foundation practices with Sevda Kilicalp, head of knowledge and learning at Philea.
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Philanthropy inspires me with hope because it is rooted in solidarity, generosity and love
An in-depth interview, originally published in El País in June 2025, on the challenges facing the European foundation sector.
Philea takes over coordination of Transnational Giving Europe
Today, coordination of Transnational Giving Europe (TGE), the network enabling European donors to make donations quickly and easily across most EU countries, was transferred from King Baudouin Foundation (KBF)…
The epiphany of place
Place-based philanthropy is a particularly powerful way of addressing complex multi-faceted issues bringing about systems change at local level. What if the key to unlocking real, lasting change lies not in distant policies or top-down solutions - but right where we live?
Philanthropy must step up: Not with caution, but with courage
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, confronting us with a complex set of deeply interrelated challenges: climate instability, economic inequality, democratic erosion and social fragmentation. For philanthropy, this…
Finding the right governance framework for investment portfolios in foundations
Charitable foundations have a wide range of financial arrangements. Some aim to spend their funds within a set period. Others rely wholly or partially on fundraising so do not have…
Data and the future of philanthropy: Romania in the Fabric of Giving 2025
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing today’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to social inequality. But to be truly effective, it needs more than good intention, it needs solid data.
ERNOP 12th International Conference: Philanthropy by the people, for the people?
ERNOP will host the ERNOP 12th International Conference on “Philanthropy by the people, for the people?” in Heidelberg, Germany, on 25-26 September to explore how philanthropy,…
Philea launches survey on media and journalism funding in Europe
Philea has launched a survey on media and journalism funding in Europe, seeking to create an image of the funding landscape and shape a stronger philanthropic agenda for independent journalism…
Press release: Balancing power and equality on the agenda of largest annual European gathering of philanthropy professionals
05.06.2025 – Lisbon, Portugal – Power and equality took centre stage in Lisbon this week, where more than 800 participants from around Europe and the world convened for the 2025…