September 2026
At the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation (SPF), we are delighted to have Catherine in the team! Catherine joined SPF in June 2026 as assistant to the Foundation Director. Before joining SPF, Catherine worked for several years at the City of Geneva as collaborator to an administrative councillor. Prior to that, she spent over 20 years working […]
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September 2026
The thirteenth edition of the Philanthropy Master Class took place from 19 to 21 August 2026 at the Château de Bossey. Over the course of three days, 30 professionals from the tax, banking and legal sectors, donors, and foundation staff came together to deepen their understanding of the Swiss philanthropic ecosystem, its recent developments and […]
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May 2026
SPF is pleased to announce that it has joined the Myriad Alliance, an international network dedicated to facilitating cross-border philanthropy, in May 2026. As a Partner of the Myriad Alliance, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation will collaborate closely with Alliance members to support philanthropists seeking to support donors and philanthropists wishing to give internationally to organisations, communities, […]
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May 2026
The Foundation is opening a new chapter with the arrival of Alexandra Bilak as Director General. With nearly 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector and 15 years in leadership roles, she brings a deep understanding of the transformations shaping philanthropy today. Here, Alexandra Bilak shares a few reflections on her journey and her […]
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February 2026
Is your family philanthropy future ready? On February 25, IMD invite for an an engaging 45 minutes conversation with Etienne Eichenberger (Board chairman, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation) and Peter Vogel. On this webinar, Etienne and Peter will explore emerging trends that are redefining family philanthropy and share practical ways families can adapt to create meaningful, lasting […]
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February 2026
Enrollments for the 2026 Philanthropy Masterclass are open! Our 13th edition will take place from August 19 to 21, 2026, at Château de Bossey. Is the Masterclass right for me? You are… … a professional in finance, banking, or law, whose work involves interacting with foundations? … a foundation manager (Board member, director)? … a […]
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February 2026
We are pleased to share the arrival of Jonathan Pfaender as project administrator. Jonathan began his career in impact finance after completing a Master’s degree in Finance & Strategy at Sciences Po Paris. First a financial analyst, then an impact analyst, he later transitioned into philanthropy, where he helped small humanitarian organizations raise funds and […]
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February 2026
New year, new (na)me Today (10 Feb. 2026) the Transnational Giving Europe announced it is kicking off the new year with a new name and brand. The network, which facilitates cross-border philanthropy in Europe by providing a safe and tax-efficient way for donors to give, will now be known as Giving Europe. “We’ve listened to […]
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January 2026
We are delighted to welcome Aïda Darouichi to the team as a Project Administrator. Aïda holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Governance Excellence from the University of Geneva and brings extensive experience across the public and private sectors, as well as international organizations, including the United Nations system. Prior to joining Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, […]
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December 2025
As we enter this new year, we extend our sincere wishes, filled with gratitude for the philanthropic commitment that brings us together. In 2026, we hope that the generosity that drives our collaboration will be, more than ever, a force for the future and for change. Together, let us continue to nurture the ambition for […]
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