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News - 7 March 2023

Where there is a need, there is a foundation

A recent study by the Asociación Española de Fundaciones looked at the social and economic contribution of foundations in Spain. It found that foundations are essential agents in Spain’s economy and society, not only from a charitable standpoint but from an economic one as well.
News - 2 March 2023

Registration open for Philea Forum 2023

Registration is now open for the Philea Forum 2023 “A New Compass for Europe: Forged in Crisis, Forward in Hope” in Šibenik from 23 – 25 May, hosted by the…
News - 15 February 2023

One step that can significantly increase your listening process

When foundations publicise that they listen to the ones they support, do they also publicise how the voices heard were addressed? How do those voices influence decision-making?
News - 6 February 2023

Call to action: Challenging foundations to keep African women and girls in science

Africa produces the largest proportion of female STEM graduates compared to other continents, and yet very few of them enter or remain in a STEM career. An evidence-based solution for foundations to adopt an effective funding culture for retaining these women and girls in STEM-related careers might just be the answer.
News - 1 February 2023

Data on Philanthropy – by us, for us: Taxonomies for European Philanthropy

Register to attend The next Data on Philanthropy – by us, for us session with…
News - 1 February 2023

Online Launch Event: ”How Foundations Listen”

The launch event for ”How Foundations Listen – A Qualitative Review by Luisa Bonin” will take place online on 23 March sharing insights from the new publication. Foundations are increasingly…
News - 1 February 2023

Civil Society Days 2023

The EESC Civil Society Liaison Group will host from 1-3 March the Civil Society Days 2023. For this occasion, citizens, organised civil…
News - 18 January 2023

How Foundations and Funders Listen – A Qualitative Review in Europe and Brazil

The Maecenata Foundation will host an online colloquium on 30 January where Maecenata’s Visiting Researcher from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor…
News - 13 January 2023

Accessibilitech – Accessibility: how persons with disabilities face the digital divide in telework, eLearning and Telecare

The final Accessibilitech conference will take place on 18 January in Brussels.  The conference will bring together experts in the areas of policy, technology and accessibility to interact…
News - 10 January 2023

Reflections on the International Philanthropy Research Conference

“I am convinced that research and philanthropy make perfect partners. The history of modern philanthropy shows it.” With these words, Francesco Profumo, Chair, Compagnia di…