18 Februar 2019 | News,

Center for Philanthropy Studies of the University of Basel | Online course «Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits» starting April 1st 2019

What are nonprofit organizations and what does social entrepreneurship mean? How can I achieve social innovation in a sustainable way? And how do I achieve long-lasting impact with my social project? Find the answer to these and many more questions in the FutureLearn online course«Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits». Over the course of five weeks, Prof. Dr. […]

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16 Januar 2019 | News,

Membership in the recognized SwissFoundations network

From 1 January 2019, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation joins SwissFoundations. Voice of the public utility foundation in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the association of Grant Making Foundations has been committed since 2001 to represent their interests independently at the political and economic level. With its pioneering role as an umbrella foundation, the Board of the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is […]

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11 Januar 2019 | Presse,

For a philanthropy in tune with its time

During this holiday season, Mediaplanet delivered a message of hope through its series of articles entitled “Soyez responsable” by questioning our relationship to giving and generosity with #GiveHope. On this occasion, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation entrusted its vision to the evolution of philanthropy and its practices. Today it is no longer a question of responding only to […]

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12 Dezember 2018 | News,

The Board expands and welcomes two new members

The Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members with recognized expertise: Anne-Cathrine Frogg and Elisabeth Tripod-Fatio. Anne-Cathrine Frogg is the co-founder and managing partner of Hugo Fund Services SA in Geneva, providing legal representation and distribution of investment funds in Switzerland. She spent nine years at Mirabaud & Cie as a manager […]

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03 Dezember 2018 | News,

Discover the VF Unlimited Philanthropy Forum in pictures

The 2018 edition of the Philanthropy Forum was a great success as evidenced by the enthusiasm of the 200 participants present at two public round tables. Addressing the issues of transmission and education, these exchanges illustrated the role of music and philanthropy through the enriching testimony of the speakers. The initiave „A Violin in my […]

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30 November 2018 | Presse,

„French-speaking employers now have access to philanthropy“, PME Magazine, November 2018

How to reconcile the requirements of new generations and entrepreneurs in the field of philanthropy? Combining competence, network and money for a real impact also requires a lightweigh administrative structure. Hosted foundations such as Swiss Philanthropy Foundation appear to be an effective solution, pooling the strengths of philanthropists and improving the impact of donations for […]

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16 November 2018 | News,

Master Class 2018 : Success of the 6th edition of the intensive course in Foundation Management

Organized by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation in partnership with the Center for Philanthropy Studies of Basel (CEPS), in association for the first time with the Centre in philanthropy of Geneva University (UNIGE), the training in foundation management, renamed Master Class, took place from 12 to 14 November 2018 in Geneva, and brought together 24 participants. Sonia […]

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12 November 2018 | News,

Master Class 2018: What has changed in philanthropy in the last 10 years?

Launch today of the 6th edition of the Master Class in Foundation Management, with the Center for Philanthropy Studies Basel (CEPS) and in collaboration with the Centre for Philanthropy of the University of Geneva (UNIGE). The training started this morning at UNIGE and this year brings together 24 participants. In an interactive format, the presence […]

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06 November 2018 | Presse,

« In Switzerland, philanthropy is taught » Le Monde, Wednesday 24 October 2018

The training of professionals in a recognized academic environment offers the new generation a philanthropic ecosystem capable of measuring high-impact actions in line with their new aspirations. In Switzerland, a country with a long tradition of generosity, the development of philanthropy passes through the offer of training in a growing sector as recalled the article […]

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26 Oktober 2018 | News,

Milestone Conference: the potential of cross-border philanthropy

To better understand and relay the tools available for philanthropists were the core objectives of Swiss Philanthropy Foundation through both events organized on October 17th for its presidency of the TGE network. A workshop dedicated to fundraising in Europe was organized, with the participation of more than 18 major institutions in Switzerland active in the […]

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