Money with a conscience
The impact of charitites' investments
Walk along Zurich’s Trittligasse until you reach number 16: this is where... Read More
Having non-profit status places an obligation on charities. ‘It goes without saying... Read More
Schweizer Stiftungsreport 2020 The eleventh edition of the Schweizer Stiftungsreport will be published on 28 April 2020. We enjoyed a sneak preview at the University of Zurich on 30 January 2020, as part of the fifth... 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
The cultural transformation
The digital transformation is shaking up society to a radical extent – and charities are feeling its impact, too. They are given the opportunity to tap into new fields of activity, make use of new forms of collaboration and communicate effectively. The question is not whether charities can help shape this development – it is how they can do so. Everyone and everything is part of digitalisation.
Interview
A business model that’s no longer needed
A carbon-neutral society is a vision of the future that’s still some way off. That’s why myclimate’s voluntary carbon offsetting service will be in high demand for a good while yet.
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
Too much money stashed away
Mark Dittli, editor-in-chief of the digital financial medium The Market, shares his thoughts with The Philanthropist on the financial markets at the start of the new decade, revealing what might be the game-changing event that makes low interest rates a thing of the past.
Making performance transparent
Charities bear particular responsibility when it comes to investing their wealth. The new performance index from StiftungSchweiz, created in collaboration with Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), helps charities grade their own investment returns better.
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