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News - 29 September 2025

Five years at Philea (and learning every day)

It’s been, to the day, exactly five years since I joined the world of philanthropy. I had, until then, only courted the sector from behind a veil, as a grantee of philanthropic foundations who had generously supported my work in protecting children and their rights.
News - 29 September 2025

European Network of Enterprise Foundations – Strategy, Governance and the Role of Enterprise Foundations in Europe Today

The European Network of Enterprise Foundations will meet on 14-15 October to explore “Strategy, Governance and the Role of Enterprise Foundations in Europe Today” in Brussels, Belgium. The group…
News - 29 September 2025

Visionary Leadership Retreat 2025

Philea will host the “Visionary Leadership Retreat 2025” on 24-25 November in Cap Roig, Spain, bringing together foundation board chairs and CEOs to create a common space for inspiration and…
News - 29 September 2025

Philea publishes “Communicating in a Polarised Environment – Insights and practical strategies for philanthropy communications professionals”

Philea has published “Communicating in a Polarised Environment – Insights and practical strategies for philanthropy communications professionals”, a practical guide that equips philanthropy communicators to navigate division, misinformation and…
News - 26 September 2025

Equality in philanthropy: From principles to practice

Who truly finds your foundation relevant? Equality is not abstract; it is daily practice. Foundations that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthen both their societal impact and their legitimacy.
News - 16 September 2025

Evidence and Learning Community of Practice – The Practices and Challenges of Measuring Systems Change

View the programme Register The Evidence and Learning Community…
News - 15 September 2025

Beyond Grants: Leveraging Your Endowment Part Two

Register Philea and Impact Europe, through the joint “Beyond Grants: A Holistic Approach to Philanthropy” initiative will host…
News - 15 September 2025

Beyond Grants: Investing with Your Programmes Part Two

Register Philea and Impact Europe, through the joint “Beyond Grants: A Holistic Approach to Philanthropy”…
News - 10 September 2025

From dictatorship to democracy: Why equity-based governance is the future

A personal journey I was born under a dictatorship in Romania. My childhood was shaped by two hours of state-controlled television a day, newspapers filled with propaganda, and whispered warnings…
News - 4 September 2025

Philea launches survey on foundation governance

Philea has launched a survey on how foundations are governed, seeking to understand what factors help or hinder effective governance. Philanthropy today stands at a crossroads.