The Global Generosity Network is organising a European Generosity Consultation in January 2016 in Spain. Attached is a leaflet and programme of the consultation. We are very pleased with the way the programme came together with workshops focused on different audiences including for churchRead more…
EFA report reveals Europe-wide optimism in voluntary income growth
Fundraising associations across Europe are optimistic about voluntary income growth, according toresearch from the European Fundraising Association (EFA). The report, Fundraising in Europe 2015, questioned fundraising associations in 16 European countries, The majority of the associations surveyed reported that voluntary income rose (eight) orRead more…
The laboratory for philanthropy
I am just back from the annual European Venture Philanthropy Associationconference, this year in Madrid. I have attended most of the organisation’s fifteen conferences – because venture philanthropy is at the cutting edge of all of Europe’s philanthropy. The conference isRead more…
Absence of tailored legal forms inhibits social enterprise growth
The lack of tailor-made legal forms for social enterprise in many European countries makes it difficult for governments to design and apply policy support or fiscal incentives, inhibiting the sector’s development, the report from a two-year legal and policy mappingRead more…
European foundation sector report highlights diversity
Across Europe organizations celebrated the work of philanthropy and foundations on European Day of Foundations and Donors earlier this month. The day – 1 October — highlighted the work of public benefit foundations in Europe and promoted the idea ofRead more…
European Economic Summit Declaration
The aims of the European Economic Summit is to introduce new paradigms on finance and economy based on Christian tradition, faith and thought and to present transformational businesses as new models for poverty alleviation and sustainable solutions. The European EconomicRead more…
Giving Around the Globe: 2014 Edition
Giving Around the Globe presents regional profiles of giving by large companies based in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. It then shows where North American companies are engaging internationally, country by country. Some of the interesting findings are: AsiaRead more…
European Strategic Initiative (ESI) – Overview
The European Strategic Initiative is a research strategy to assist donors, both inside and outside Europe, to connect with strategic, biblically faithful ministries and churches in Europe. The specific goals are: To support the re-evangelization of Europe, the development andRead more…
Europe Wage Development Infographic
This visual presentation shows the development of wages in 28 countries of the European Union between 2000-2008 and 2009-2012. It also shows the percentage of people at risk of falling into poverty in the different European countries, unemployment figures andRead more…
Philanthropy in Europe – A rich past, a promising future
Philanthropy in Europe is rooted in a rich past and is moving towards a promising future. The diversity of philanthropic initiatives in Europe are explained through a few examples of European foundations. This dynamic philanthropy continues to have a majorRead more…