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November 2024

Emergency aid fund for Spain

Our Spanish partner in the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network, Fundación Empresa y Sociedad, has set up an emergency aid fund in response to the catastrophic flooding in Spain, particularly in the Valencia region. If you would like to make a donation from Switzerland that can be channelled securely through Transnational Giving Europe, please contact […]

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Oktober 2024

The Foundation welcomes a new collaborator

We are delighted to welcome a new member to Swiss Philanthropy Foundation’s team. Bénédicte Geindre joined us in July 2024 as Project Administrator and is in charge of managing a portfolio of sheltered funds within our Foundation. We extend a warm welcome to Bénédicte and wish her a rewarding work within our Foundation. Discover her […]

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Oktober 2024

Rapid Response Fund für den Libanon: CHF 275’000 eingegangen und zwei NGOs unterstützt

Nach der Eskalation der Feindseligkeiten im Libanon, die seit Beginn des Konflikts mehr als 1.000 Opfer und 1 Million Binnenvertriebene gefordert haben (UN OCHA), hat die Swiss Philanthropy Foundation am 1. Oktober 2024 ihren Rapid Response Fund aktiviert. Ziel ist es, maximal Spenden in Höhe von mindestens 10.000 CHF zu sammeln, initiiert durch eine erste […]

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Oktober 2024

The Foundation welcomes a new collaborator

We are delighted to welcome a new collaborator to Swiss Philanthropy Foundation’s team. Lisa de Louw joined us in September 2024 as Junior Project Coordinator as part of the Jeune Talent Program, for a 12-month period. Set up for the 4th consecutive year in collaboration with WISE Philanthropy Advisors, this program enables a young graduate […]

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Oktober 2024

Our philanthropic solutions presented to the American International Club of Geneva

On 1 October, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, together with WISE Philanthropy Advisors, took part in a fascinating discussion as part of the American International Club of Geneva (AIC) Professionals & Entrepreneurs Series. The presentation explored emerging philanthropic trends, focusing on the evolution of the sector both in Switzerland and globally. Faced with donor expectations and a […]

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Oktober 2024

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation aktiviert ihren Rapid Response Fund für den Libanon

Nach der Eskalation der Feindseligkeiten im Libanon, die seit Beginn des Konflikts mehr als 1.000 Opfer und 1 Million Binnenvertriebene gefordert hat (UN OCHA), aktiviert die Swiss Philanthropy Foundation ihren Rapid Response Fund. Ziel ist es, maximal Spenden im Einzelbetrag von mindestens CHF 10.000 zu sammeln, initiiert durch eine Erstspende von CHF 20.000 der Swiss […]

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September 2024

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation recrute un(e) administrateur(trice) de projet

Les candidatures sont désormais closes. Swiss Philanthropy Foundation recrute un(e) Administrateur(trice) de projet (poste fixe à 80%). La mission de ce poste sera d’assurer la gestion administrative et opérationnelle d’un portefeuille de fonds abrités (philanthropes et fondations). Ce poste comprend notamment les responsabilités suivantes : coordination des comités de pilotage, gestion du processus de validation et distribution […]

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August 2024

Historic moment for Swiss Philanthropy Foundation

This summer, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation reached two historic milestones: the opening of its 100th sheltered fund and the passing of the CHF 400 million mark in donations received since its creation in 2006. For 18 years, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation offers personalized support to bring philanthropic initiatives to life and help build a better world. We […]

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August 2024

Sign up now for the 2025 Master Class in Philanthropy.

After 12 successful editions and over 275 participants in the Romandy region, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation continues to organize the Master Class in Philanthropy, in partnership with the Center for Philanthropy at the University of Geneva and the Center for Philanthropy Studies at the University of Basel.   What is the objective? This practical 3-day program […]

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Juli 2024

Our philanthropic solutions presented at the Congress of the Swiss Abroad

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation conducted last year a survey in collaboration with the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad and the gfs.bern institute, to better understand the generosity of Swiss Abroad. The focus was on individual values and the link with Switzerland, but also on giving behaviors and motivations. The results of the survey showed that 74% […]

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