01 March 2020 | News,

Master Class 2020

In 2020, after 7 editions and more than 200 participants in Romandie, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation continues to organise the Master Class , in partnership with the Center for Philanthropy Studies of Basel University (CEPS) and the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy of the University of Geneva (UNIGE). Who should attend? This training is intended primarily for […]

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01 January 2020 | News,

A look back at 2019 figures with the TGE

The year 2019 ended on a positive note for the TGE – “Transnational Giving Europe” network and its Swiss partner Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. There has been a 15% increase in European cross-border donations compared to 2018 with a total amount of 13.8 million euros, involving 6,632 donors for 423 beneficiaries across Europe. These positive results […]

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30 November 2019 | News,

November 2019: A look back at the field visit to Brazil

As part of its thematic funds, the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation travelled to Brazil to monitor projects on the theme of education and employment of disadvantaged young people, in collaboration with WISE – philanthropy advisors. The organisations supported by the Foundation help young people in precarious situations, thanks to projects facilitating their social and professional integration […]

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13 November 2019 | News,

The Foundation is looking for new offices in Geneva

Based on our recent developments, we are looking for new offices in Geneva for the first quarter of 2020, with a minimum area of 150m2 easily accessible from Cornavin station. We would be grateful if you could share this publication with your contacts and inform us if an opportunity arises by contacting us at: contact@swissphilanthropy.ch

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01 November 2019 | News,

Presentation of the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation at Lang Philanthropy Day 2019 in Milan

The Swiss Philanthropy Foundation participated in the Lang Philanthropy Day 2019, organised by the Fondazione Lang, on 24 October in Milan. This 7th edition entitled “New Philanthropy: trends, insights, opportunities” was devoted to innovative philanthropic practices. At the “Family and philanthropy” panel, Sabrina Grassi, Director of Operations, presented the solutions proposed by the Swiss Philanthropy […]

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25 October 2019 | News,

Presentation of Swiss Philanthropy Foundation at the Forum des Fondations

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation participated in the 2019 Forum des Fondations, organised by SwissFoundations. This 9th edition was devoted to governance issues, a theme at the heart of current events in the foundation sector. On the occasion of the panel “Finance and organization: to shelter or not to shelter, that is the question! ” Sabrina Grassi […]

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30 September 2019 | News,

The Foundation celebrates the opening of its 50th Fund: “Tanya’s Dream Initiative Fund”.

Created at the initiative of the Oak Foundation, this Fund is committed to fight the institutionalization of children in Bulgaria. In 2018, the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation supported more than 160 donors in the implementation of their philanthropic projects and facilitated CHF 13.3 million in donations to Switzerland and abroad.    

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26 September 2019 | News,

Family and philanthropy: Swiss Philanthropy Foundation intervention during Philanthropy Day 2019

Organized by the Fondazione Lang, this major event in Europe brings together international actors and experts in the philanthropy sector. Sabrina Grassi, Director of Operations of the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, will participate in the seventh edition of the event and will speak at the “Family and Philanthropy” panel, where she will present the solutions proposed […]

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12 September 2019 | News,

The advantages of the sheltered fund: Swiss Philanthropy Foundation presentation at the 2019 Foundations Forum

For its ninth edition, the next SwissFoundations Foundations Forum will be devoted to governance issues, a theme at the heart of current events in the foundation sector. Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is participating in the event and will be represented by its Director and President: Sabrina Grassi and Etienne Eichenberger, who will speak in plenary on […]

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12 August 2019 | News, Press,

La philanthropie, un concept mal compris, AGEFI, vendredi 26 juillet 2019

Pour la deuxième année consécutive et dans le cadre de la programmation Unlimited du Festival, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation a renouvelé sa collaboration avec la Fondation du Verbier Festival, en organisant la nouvelle édition du Verbier Festival Philanthropy Forum. Retour sur l’événement qui s’est déroulé le samedi 20 et dimanche 21 juillet 2019 à Verbier. Retrouvez […]

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