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The 2021 comparative study sheds new light on the philanthropic foundation sector in Europe, allowing us both to better understand the landscape of foundation law in Europe, and to identify trends and developments. The publication is the most comprehensive data gathering to date providing insights into the legal and fiscal regulation of foundations and philanthropy in Europe. Here are five key takeaways to get us started.

Philanthropy Advocacy welcomes the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) ´s second report on Protecting civic space in the EU building on the previous one from 2018. You…

From editing the first PEXmagazine as a Dafne trainee to being elected to the PEX Co-Creation Council representing ACF, Joanna Pienkowska reflects on the evolution of PEX and her journey alongside it, as well as some hopes and aspirations for the PEXcommunity’s future.

Kirsten Hommelhoff, Secretary General of the Association of German Foundations, shares her view on the importance of recognising and fostering philanthropic activities throughout Europe to accompany societal change. The good news is that philanthropy is already on the right track!

On behalf of the EESC Liaison Group, the Philanthropy Advocacy (Dafne & EFC) co-lead Hanna Surmatz presented reflections about the reform of the European Semester process from a civil society…

Nadya Hernandez and Barry Knight introduce the most recent WINGS study "Acting together to lift up philanthropy", a guide on how to build a supportive ecosystem for philanthropy, measure its effectiveness, and ‘make infrastructure visible’. #LiftUpPhilanthropy guide provides several tools that line up perfectly with the new eco-systemic approach embraced by the sector.

Next week, Philanthropy Advocacy (joint Dafne and EFC initiative) will be represented by Hanna Surmatz at two EESC public hearings. On Monday 6 September, Hanna Surmatz, Philanthropy Advocacy co-lead, will…

Did you know that foundations can pursue only public-benefit purposes in Spain? Or that the Netherlands do not require a minimum capital to establish a foundation? Were you aware that political activities are taboo for Finnish foundations? Or that in France, foundations can receive legacies and donations, but corporate foundations can only receive contributions from the founding company? Join us on 1 October for the release of the 2021 edition of “Comparative Highlights of Foundation Laws”.

Professional grantmakers attempt to do their best in a world of difficult choices and constant pressure from every direction. Authors Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg offer some simple, memorable advice to help you keep heading in the right direction when the pressures of the grantmaking life get too much.

On 1st October 2021, we are celebrating the European Day of Foundations and Donors to showcase the role foundations play in European societies to the benefit of all of us.