Money with a conscience
The impact of charitites' investments
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Having non-profit status places an obligation on charities. ‘It goes without saying that charities should handle money carefully and professionally,’ says Tizian Fritz. ‘However, this is about more than just financial indicators. Particularly in light of... Read More
Reportage
Drawing on specific examples and individuals in its reports, The Philanthropist illuminates the context behind key topics in the philanthropy sector. The Philanthropist takes an in-depth look and speaks with local experts.
Having non-profit status places an obligation on charities. ‘It goes without saying that charities should handle money carefully and professionally,’ says Tizian Fritz. ‘However, this is about more than just financial indicators. Particularly in light of the tax exemption that corresponds to... Read More
Analysis
Good returns – and a clear conscience
Sustainability is becoming one of the key criteria that play a role in shaping investment strategies, with the amount of sustainably invested assets skyrocketing. According to a market study carried out by Swiss Sustainable Finance, 21 percent of assets in Switzerland are currently managed in line with sustainable principles.
Interview
‘Charities bear a lot of responsibility – and they’re in a particularly exposed position’
Sustainability and negative interest rates are a challenge for charities, says Christoph Weber, Deputy Chairman of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). The newly launched performance index for charities is intended to create more transparency and, in turn, help them to make well-founded investment decisions.
Number
The use of specific numbers allows astonishing facts to be expressed in concrete terms. The Philanthropist reveals the story behind the figure, putting its importance into context.
65 — women in management positions
According to the Jahrbuch der Hilfswerke 2019, 65 percent of small organisations (with operating expenditure of less than 1 million Swiss francs) have a woman at their helm. Is this a welcome development? Or is it a typical image of gender distribution at managerial level? The Stiftungsreport 2019 and the Jahrbuch der Hilfswerke 2019, published in early December, both pay particular attention to gender distribution across leadership positions within charities and NGOs. It’s an excellent opportunity for a moment of reflection.
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Sehenswerte Videos
Money is a many-splendoured thing
Melanie Gajowski builds bridges between different worlds. She works in the financial industry, for environmental NGOs and social enterprises, and in the fields of zen, yoga and nature-based healing. She is also an ethicist, and sat down with The Philanthropist to reflect on the importance of money.
Advice
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