briefingBeyond borders and boundaries: enhancing European philanthropy through dialogue and pluralismYou held the first European Academy of Strategic Philanthropy this Spring. What was the goal of this event? Maja Spanu: The... Read More
PortraitReliable numbers don’t appear overnightWhen the board of trustees decides on annual financial statements, asset strategies or funding budgets, they need clear reports, consolidated... Read More
briefingImpact Licensing Initiative: From protecting intellectual property to working for the good of societyWhat is the aim of Impact Licensing Initiative? We live in times of rapid technological ( r )evolutions. The challenge... Read More
briefingA Shockwave of This Magnitude Unlike Anything Witnessed BeforeWhat are the key priorities of your new strategy? Our strategy runs on a five-year cycle. At the end of... Read More
briefing«A new form of philanthropy»The Philanthropist: What was the trigger for the development of this DAS?Laetitia Gill: We noticed that there is a lack... Read More
BlogA look at Philanthropy today: a moment in timeHow have things changed for foundations in Switzerland since we moved out of the difficult pandemic years, and how are... Read More
briefingVenture philanthropy is guided by entrepreneurial principlesThe Philanthropist: What role does venture philanthropy play at the Jacobs Foundation? Fabio Segura: The Jacobs Foundation has always believed... Read More
briefingExtending empathy is an opportunity to feel good tooWhy do you say that empathy is particularly important to philanthropy? Anita Nowak: The word philanthropy means “love of mankind,”... Read More
briefingSecuring the Last Mile in Food SupplyIn Nairobi’s poorest settlements, small street kitchens play a vital role in food supply. In 2019, Khadija Mohamed-Churchill launched the... Read More
briefingFunding for systems change: From theory to practiceEmilie Romon, Yuxian Seow, Katalin Hausel, Nora Wilhelm We are confronted with an urgent need to find and support transformative... Read More
briefingClear data instead of personal network only“Philanthropy is indispensable for society in many countries. Yet it is often treated as irrelevant at the policy level.” —... Read More
SpheriqLaboratory report: Appetite for change!Implementing the plan requires not only the appropriate mindset and a well-coordinated team, but also the right tools: for example,... Read More