Thanks to the generosity of 12 donors, our Rapid Response Fund for Lebanon, activated on October 1, 2024 in response to the tragic escalation of hostilities in the country, continues its commitment to the most vulnerable populations. To date, CHF 377,000 have been received. At the beginning of the year, a second distribution of donations […]
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Last week, our first hosted collective fund — Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) — celebrated its 10th anniversary! Reflecting on a decade of achievements and challenges, Jo Swinson, P4NE’s Director, offers thoughtful insights on how P4NE cultivates economic change in implementing tailored solutions, prioritizing a system focused on human and ecological wellbeing. Read here. […]
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As Director, you lead the management of the Foundation. The role requires leadership skills and rigorous operational management, aligned with the mission and focused on serving donors and clients. You ensure the proper functioning and development of the Foundation by motivating teams and establishing procedures to support all missions under the oversight and supervision of […]
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We are pleased to share with you our condensed activity report 2024, highlighting 2024 as a year marked by strong commitments and meaningful achievements. Thanks to the outstanding generosity of our donors, CHF 39.4 million were redistributed to 509 beneficiary organizations. The year was defined by the development of philanthropic initiatives designed for a world in constant evolution: a collaborative […]
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We are delighted to announce that Ella Jaeggi has joined the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation team. Ella joined the Foundation in April 2025 as Communications Officer. In this role, she is responsible for the Foundation’s communications strategy and for its development. With a degree in Information and Communication Sciences and Management, she has in particular focused on […]
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The third edition of our philanthropic initiative Demaimpact, developed in collaboration with WISE and aimed at young people in French-speaking Switzerland, has opened its call for proposals! For several months now, a team of 10 young people from all walks of life have been getting together as part of our collaborative approach to define and […]
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We are delighted to announce that Fanny Remenyi has joined the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation team. Fanny joined the Foundation in January 2025 as Project Administrator. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in supply chain and international relations, and brings with her 18 years’ experience in the international transport and logistics […]
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From March 26 to 28, the 12th edition of our Master Class in Philanthropy was held at the Château de Bossey. For three days, 30 participants – foundation managers, professionals from the financial and legal sectors and philanthropists – brought our training to life, enriching our exchanges and reflections. Together, we explored the philanthropic sector […]
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Following the devastating cyclone that hit the Mayotte archipelago on Saturday 14 December, our French partner in the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network, la Fondation de France, has set up an emergency aid fund. 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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This 3 December 2024, on the occasion of Giving Tuesday, the world day of generosity, discover how Swiss Philanthropy Foundation can support you in your philanthropy thanks to personalised solutions: Create your sheltered fund and support initiatives worldwide: Whether you are an individual, a company or another foundation, you can create and host a sheltered […]
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