November 2024
After three years of support, our Health Thematic Fund ended its commitment in September to the project “Improving sexual and reproductive health and maternal and child health”, led by the organization Nurture Africa. The Thematic Funds solution at Swiss Philanthropy Foundation allows you to join the efforts of other philanthropists in order to maximize the […]
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November 2024
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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October 2024
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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October 2024
Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, which have caused more than 1,000 victims and 1 million internally displaced people since the beginning of the conflict (UN OCHA), Swiss Philanthropy Foundation activated its Rapid Response Fund on 1st October 2024 The objective is to collect a maximum of donations of an individual amount of at […]
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October 2024
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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October 2024
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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October 2024
Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, which have caused more than 1,000 victims and 1 million internally displaced people since the beginning of the conflict (UN OCHA), Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is activating its Rapid Response Fund. The objective is to collect a maximum of donations of an individual amount of at least CHF 10,000, […]
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September 2024
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
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
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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