Anne Monier, Reasearch Fellow at the Philanthropy Chair at ESSEC business school, shares key principles behind the where, who, what, how and why of intersectional peer groups.

Klára Šplíchalova, Executive Director at Czech Donors Forum, discusses the Czech Donors Forum’s Interactive Map of Giving and how this raises awareness of the foundation sector, increases transparency and captures the key trends of Czech philanthropy all across the country.

In June 2021, SwissFoundations published the fourth edition of the Swiss Foundation Code in three languages.

James Magowan, ECFI Co-Coordinating Director, shares his reflection on ‘All In 2021’ – the Community Foundations of Canada bi-annual conference – how it focuses on the challenges presented to the community foundation field, considers the relevance of these to a European context and highlights the important role of support infrastructure.

Giorgio Righetti, General Manager of Acri, discusses the innovative approaches to creating the Italian Educational Poverty Fund and how these have enabled effective cooperation and greater impact.

Dr Lars Grotewold, Stiftung Mercator, highlights why climate is a cross-cutting challenge which requires urgent action from the entire philanthropic community.

There is a growing trend to treat philanthropy like a business venture, framing development challenges as business opportunities, donations as investments, and beneficiaries as entrepreneurs.

Hanna Stähle, Philanthropy Advocacy, shares the highlights from a panel including Vice President Timmermans exploring the role of foundations in the Gobal Green Deal, hosted by F20 at the German Foundation Days.