On 1st October 2021, we are celebrating the European Day of Foundations and Donors to showcase the role foundations play in European societies to the benefit of all of us.

Liz Gadd, from New Philanthropy Capital, shares four ways funders can help tackle the climate crisis, whether they are new to the field or not.

Relive the highlights of the European launch event of the International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change for the PEXcommunity.

PEXcommunity has voted on the new PEX Co-creation Council, electing 12 PEX Co-creation Council members who will co-shape the future of the PEXcommunity for the season of 2021-2022.

To ensure the communities we care about aren’t left behind, philanthropy needs to engage in delivering digital infrastructure. Don’t worry, it isn’t as boring as it sounds.

Clara Maspons, Partner Relations Coordinator at Women Political Leaders, discusses the potential of “frugal innovation” for European philanthropy in stimulating social value.

The International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change is a global call to all foundations regardless of their mission, status or geographic location to come together and signal their commitment to climate action.

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.