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News - 20 November 2019

Swiss Federal Council refrains from making charitable foundations subject to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)

This was originally published on the Philanthropy Advocacy website on 20 November The Swiss Federal Council plans announced at the end of February 2019…

News - 20 November 2019

Switzerland: Federal Council refrains from making charitable foundations subject to the AEOI

Federal Council plans announced at the end of February 2019 to make charitable foundations subject to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) have been withdrawn for the time being. As…

News - 20 November 2019

Switzerland: Federal Council refrains from making charitable foundations subject to the AEOI

Federal Council plans announced at the end of February 2019 to make charitable foundations subject to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) have been withdrawn for the time being. As…

News - 19 November 2019

Call to take action on the climate crisis

Could foundations find themselves on the ‘wrong side of history’ by failing to act in the face of the climate crisis? Associations and networks have a critical role to play: to demonstrate leadership, mobilise their members, and facilitate collaborative action - now with some urgency.

News - 18 November 2019

LEGO Foundation, Reekimlane Foundation and White Rose University Consortium join the EFC

The EFC is delighted to welcome two new members; the LEGO Foundation and the Reekimlane Foundation and a new affiliate, the White Rose University Consortium to the EFC network.

News - 18 November 2019

Philanthropy’s Social Compact in a Changing World

Trust in philanthropy is eroding. This has led to heightened scrutiny and critique of the philanthropic sector by the public, politicians and commentators. The question for philanthropies now is how to react and remedy these perceptions.

News - 15 November 2019

EFC announces the retirement of Gerry Salole and the search for a new Chief Executive

The European Foundation Centre has announced that its Chief Executive, Dr Gerry Salole, will retire in 2020 after 15 successful years leading the organisation. EFC Chair Massimo Lapucci shared that, “The…

News - 13 November 2019

Call for applications for 2020 International Fellows Programs

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society has opened up a call for applications for the 2020 International Fellows Programs, both the Senior International Fellows Program,…

News - 12 November 2019

EFC 30th anniversary event discusses the importance of philanthropy infrastructure at this critical crossroads for the sector

As part of the EFC’s 30th anniversary event, which took place at BOZAR in Brussels from 6-7 November, three dedicated sessions (including the annual Raymond Georis Debate) used the…

News - 12 November 2019

Foundations and the new zeitgeist – Transitioning in a new era

The final panel discussion of the EFC’s 30th anniversary event, “Foundations and the new zeitgeist – Transitioning in a new era’’ sought to build upon many of the key…

News - 12 November 2019

First ever Philanthropic Leadership Platform: Russia-Europe launched at the EFC 30th anniversary in Brussels

The first edition of the new Philanthropic Leadership Platform: Russia-Europe, undertaken in partnership with the Vladimir Potanin Foundation, helped 20 participants focus on how philanthropic organisations can co-create,…

News - 8 November 2019

Wake up Philanthropy! Gearing up for the next 30 years

How can philanthropy connect to the energy of young philanthropists and activists? How can the sector evolve and adapt to face today’s challenges, such as climate change and threats to…

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