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 | Press,

« 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 October 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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26 October 2018 | News,

TGE Encounter of members foundations’ tops-leaders in Geneva

For the first time since its creation in 1998, a meeting of the tops-leaders of the member foundations of the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network took place in Geneva on October 17th. The event offered the opportunity for discussions about the challenges, the opportunities and the mission of a major philanthropic actor in the facilitation of […]

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24 October 2018 | Press,

“Switzerland is giving more than receiving”, Le Temps, Wednesday 17 October 2018

On the occasion of the meeting of senior executives of the Transnational Giving Europe Foundations, find in the daily newspaper Le Temps, the interview of the president of Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, Etienne Eichenberger, who reviews the activities of the Foundation, as an umbrella foundation, but also as the sole representative in Switzerland of the cross-border […]

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05 September 2018 | News,

Master Class novembre 2018 – Fondations : nouvelle(s) génération(s)?

In 2018, after 5 editions and nearly 150 participants in Romandie, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation organises the Master Class 2018, together with the Center for Philanthropy Studies of Basel University (CEPS) and in collaboration with the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy of the University of Geneva (UNIGE).   Who should attend? This training is intended primarily for […]

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10 August 2018 | Press,

«Verbier acts as a resonance chamber, which allows to reason and resonate actions linked to philanthropy.» L’AGEFI on Friday 3 August 2018

“Verbier acts as a resonance chamber, which allows to reason and resonate actions linked to philanthropy.” L’AGEFI on Friday 3 August 2018 Swiss Philanthropy Foundation attended the Verbier Festival within the framework of the VF Unlimited off-programme during the Philanthropy Forum event on 21 and 22 July 2018. The round tables moderated by Etienne Eichenberger, […]

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07 August 2018 | News,

Basel Convention on Philanthropy on 19 and 20 November 2018

The 1st Basel Convention on Philanthropy will take place in Basel on 19 and 20 November 2018. The two-day event under the theme “a plea for collaboration” will focus on current societal challenges and the role of philanthropy. Top-class keynote speakers and exciting panel discussions will be accompanied by World Cafés and Unconferences to offer […]

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25 July 2018 | News,

Success for the 2018 Philanthropy Forum of Verbier

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation took part in the Festival of Verbier during the 2018 Philanthropy Forum event on the 21st and 22nd July, as part of the Unlimited programme, in collaboration with the Verbier Festival Foundation. The Round Tables, moderated by Etienne Eichenberger, gathered more than 200 people, while the themes of education and transmission were […]

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20 June 2018 | News,

Biennial Report 2016-2017

Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is pleased to share its Biennial Report presenting the activities over the past two years, during which the Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary. An important focus of the Foundation in the 24 months covered by the report was to promote philanthropy in French-speaking Switzerland. 14 new personal philanthropic foundations were created over […]

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