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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.
News - 4 September 2025

European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group – Foundations at the Crossroads: Investment and Impact in a Transforming Europe 

The European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group (EFFIO) will explore “Foundations at the Crossroads: Investment and Impact in a Transforming Europe” on 8-10 October in Brussels, Belgium.  As…
News - 4 September 2025

What happens when you fund the funders: Surprising lessons

When we first stepped into our roles at Fenomenal Funds, a feminist funder collaborative supporting women’s funds, we entered with curiosity and uncertainty. Phoebe’s background in feminist programming, research, and…