Author Archive:
Barry Hoolwerf
Connecting philanthropy and academia in Europe
How can philanthropy in Europe better navigate through the multiple crises and deal with legitimacy issues, all while delivering its potential to be a catalytic force to change our societies and planet for the better? …
European philanthropy needs a solid defense. Here’s what that looks like.
On 25 September, Fratelli d’Italia won the Italian elections, which will take the third largest economy in Europe on a rocky path leading away from mainstream European politics. Europe again will have to navigate turbulent …
Soul searching at PEXforum: Democratising philanthropy or valuing institutional philanthropy?
The interactive online PEXforum 2021 ‘From crisis to renewal: Living up to our vision for a sustainable and just Europe’ was a well organised and interactive gathering of souls with a shared desire to heal …
Show the value of philanthropy. For what it’s worth.
People care. By giving their hard earned money away to the causes by which they are moved, people engage in everyday acts of kindness. This is what philanthropy is about. This is a free interpretation …
How European policy makers have re-discovered philanthropy
Official interest in philanthropy is growing. In recent years European policy makers have (re-)discovered philanthropy and, more specifically foundations as contributors to the public good. In Brussels, the Directorate-General Research and Innovation (DG RTD) was …
Bridging the gap between the European Commission and foundations
How to finance investments in research and innovation in the future? Which forms of financing might stimulate investments and leverage the wealth that has been accumulated in Europe? Which new collaboration structures will lead to …
