From pioneering to building for lasting impact: 25 years of MAVA grantmaking
This blog was previously posted on the MAVA Foundation website. This year marks the 25th anniversary of MAVA grant-making. Established originally as a vehicle…
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New visibility for the global Third Sector and Social Economy: a major statistical breakthrough
Capping a three-year process, the United Nations has released a new statistical guidance document for nations to use to generate solid data on the world’s third, or social economy, sector—the…
A new role for the EFC
Congratulations EFC on celebrating 30 years of fruitful networking and peer-learning! As a relative newcomer to the philanthropic sector, I already feel welcome: through an inspiring first meeting with Gerry…
Press release: Strong cross-party alliance in European Parliament for easing philanthropy’s work for public good across Europe
Brussels, 7 October 2019 – MEPs, representatives of the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee and relevant stakeholders from philanthropy, civil society and social economy discussed ways…
SIGNs of CHANGE
SIGNs of CHANGE, created by the SIGN Network marks their 10th anniversary and was on display in Philanthropy House from 4 October to 10 January, 2020.
European Parliament debates ways to unlock philanthropy’s potential for public good
On 1 October the European Parliament played host to a debate organised by the joint DAFNE/EFC Philanthropy Advocacy initiative and the…
TIEPOLO sees two participants from Kultura Nova spend time working with colleagues in Amsterdam and London
This month two TIEPOLISTs from Kultura Nova, based in Zagreb, joined the TIEPOLO exchange programme and spent time working, sharing and learning with colleagues from the…
The Institutional Philanthropy Spectrum: The EFC’s knowledge framework for understanding European philanthropy (2019)
Press release: European Parliament to debate ways to unlock philanthropy’s potential for public good
Brussels, 30 September 2019 – On 1 October MEPs and key stakeholders will gather at the European Parliament to debate how to release philanthropy’s untapped potential for public good across…
The 4th edition of the Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe took to Beijing to share experiences, ideas and inspirations on an intercontinental level
The 4th edition of the Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe took place in Beijing from 15 to 22 September and provided countless opportunities for its 20 participants to…