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PEXforum 2021: Embracing the complexity of Europe
Over 160 participants logged in to unpack the values that unite European philanthropy, the future of philanthropy and explore collective action as we started a new decade in the midst of a global pandemic, a …
Fighting against climate change means fighting for collaboration
We at Active Philanthropy are committed to creating awareness around climate change and engaging diverse stakeholders to join us in the fight against the climate crisis. We are convinced that foundations can and must play …
PEXforum 2021: All is present, all is here
PEXforum 2021 was like a pleasureable meander through an enchanting woodland. One where philanthropy support organisations are represented by the trees in the ecosystem – characterised by diversity in species but also their interdependence, and …
Repair, recycle, renovate?
What Europe and the transatlantic relationship can expect from a United States with Joe Biden as President. An Irish-American Catholic speaking with the Pope ‘The President-elect expressed his desire to work together on the basis …
Democracy and civic spaces in France: The need for specificity and action
Another article on shrinking space? When working together in philanthropy, we tend to have an awareness of our role and purpose in society; particularly when democracies are under strain in Europe. This is not something …
Why European funders need to be vigilant to keep their space open
In ways big and small, European philanthropy contributes to the public good in the fields of research and innovation, education, health, environment, culture, international development, democracy or human rights just to name a few. Many …
Interview: David Biemesderfer, United Philanthropy Forum
The United Philanthropy Forum (UPF) has brought together many of the US’s infrastructure bodies in a meta-network. Does its CEO, David Biemesderfer, see a European parallel in European philanthropy body, DAFNE? He sat down with …
DAFNE and Alliance magazine announce members of PEXnews ‘sounding board’
DAFNE and Alliance magazine have confirmed the members of the PEXnews ‘sounding board’ to contribute content and co-design the monthly newsletter that reflects on the most relevant news and developments from the European philanthropy sector. …
Interview: Rana Kotan, TUSEV
At the end of this year’s PEXforum in Madrid, it was announced that next year’s event will be held in Turkey. So it was an opportune moment for Charles Keidan to talk to Rana Kotan …
Interview: Alberto Alemanno, The Good Lobby
Foundations have traditionally been shy about engaging with public authorities and lobbying decision-makers. Ironically, believes Alberto Alemanno, one of the effects is that philanthropy has indirectly contributed to the social divisions it often aspires to …
