“Philanthropy Back to the Drawing Board”: One year on
In October 2023 the international version of my book, “Philanthropy Back to the Drawing Board: Shaping a Future Agenda”, was published by Philea, following the Dutch version a year…
News - 14 November 2024
Reflections on global philanthropy for greater impact: A value-based holistic approach rooted in experience
Reflecting on the global challenges we face today, from the increasing socio-economic inequalities to climate change, responsible giving is as important as responsible receiving. Philanthropy must not only respond to…
News - 14 November 2024
Wilde Ganzen’s journey with participatory grantmaking
In late 2021, Wilde Ganzen began exploring methodologies to enhance community participation with minimal interference from the organisation. Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) emerged as a promising approach – not only to…
News - 14 November 2024
Beyond funding: Exploring participatory practices in the Gulbenkian Foundation’s management of the Active Citizens Fund
The philanthropic task has become more complex due to disruptions caused by the global pandemic, persistent socio-economic inequalities, increasing polarisation, institutional racism, and the widespread impacts of climate change. These…
News - 14 November 2024
Beyond trust: How philanthropy should move towards more flexible funding to maximise impact
Foundations support development in many ways. What they fund and support is important. But how they provide this support is critical to achieving impact. In recent years, philanthropy has increasingly…
News - 5 November 2024
The European Commission 2024 Rule of Law Report and Philanthropy
Ariadne, Civitates and Philea will organise “The European Commission 2024 Rule of Law Report and Philanthropy” online on 20 November to shed light…
News - 5 November 2024
Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Implications for Non-Profits
The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) and Philea are organising “Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Implications for Non-Profits” online on 12 November to introduce the…
News - 1 November 2024
Future Chair – How Assifero has put youth agency on the agenda for funders and their networks
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 - 24 October 2024
Overcoming Barriers to Cross-Border Philanthropy
As a follow up to the Guide towards a single EU market for philanthropy published earlier this year, Philea and the King Baudouin Foundation will…
News - 24 October 2024
PEXpulse – Philanthropy Infrastructure as Ecosystems Stewards
PEX will host its next PEXpulse on “Philanthropy Infrastructure as Ecosystems Stewards” online on 31 October, looking into the story of the European Philanthropic Initiative…