September 2026
Wir bei der Swiss Philanthropy Foundation (SPF) freuen uns, Catherine in unserem Team begrüssen zu dürfen! Catherine ist im Juni 2026 als Assistentin der Stiftungsdirektorin zur SPF gestossen. Bevor sie zur SPF kam, arbeitete Catherine mehrere Jahre bei der Stadt Genf als persönliche Mitarbeiterin einer Verwaltungsrätin. Davor war sie über 20 Jahre lang im Genfer […]
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September 2026
Die 13. Ausgabe der Master Class in Philanthropie hat vom 19. bis 21. August 2026 im Château de Bossey stattgefunden. Während drei Tagen sind 30 Fachpersonen aus dem Steuer-, Bank- und Rechtswesen, Philanthropinnen und Philanthropen sowie Mitarbeitende von Stiftungen zusammengekommen, um ihr Verständnis des Schweizer Philanthropie-Ökosystems, seiner jüngsten Entwicklungen und deren Auswirkungen zu vertiefen. Diese […]
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Februar 2026
Is your family philanthropy future ready? On February 25, IMD invite for an an engaging 45 minutes conversation with Etienne Eichenberger (Board chairman, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation) and Peter Vogel. On this webinar, Etienne and Peter will explore emerging trends that are redefining family philanthropy and share practical ways families can adapt to create meaningful, lasting […]
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Februar 2026
Enrollments for the 2026 Philanthropy Masterclass are open! Our 13th edition will take place from August 19 to 21, 2026, at Château de Bossey. Is the Masterclass right for me? You are… … a professional in finance, banking, or law, whose work involves interacting with foundations? … a foundation manager (Board member, director)? … a […]
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Februar 2026
We are pleased to share the arrival of Jonathan Pfaender as project administrator. Jonathan began his career in impact finance after completing a Master’s degree in Finance & Strategy at Sciences Po Paris. First a financial analyst, then an impact analyst, he later transitioned into philanthropy, where he helped small humanitarian organizations raise funds and […]
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Februar 2026
New year, new (na)me Today (10 Feb. 2026) the Transnational Giving Europe announced it is kicking off the new year with a new name and brand. The network, which facilitates cross-border philanthropy in Europe by providing a safe and tax-efficient way for donors to give, will now be known as Giving Europe. “We’ve listened to […]
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Januar 2026
We are delighted to welcome Aïda Darouichi to the team as a Project Administrator. Aïda holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Governance Excellence from the University of Geneva and brings extensive experience across the public and private sectors, as well as international organizations, including the United Nations system. Prior to joining Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, […]
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Dezember 2025
As we enter this new year, we extend our sincere wishes, filled with gratitude for the philanthropic commitment that brings us together. In 2026, we hope that the generosity that drives our collaboration will be, more than ever, a force for the future and for change. Together, let us continue to nurture the ambition for […]
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Dezember 2025
This November, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation had the pleasure of taking part in the 2025 Jubilee of the Philanthropic Round Tables. During this 10th edition, the focus was placed on the commitment of Geneva-based institutions to work together and develop collective solutions. With this in mind, several local initiatives can serve as a compass. La Collective: […]
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November 2025
In November, our Alumni community came together around our shared interest in philanthropy and the development of the sector. On this occasion, we had the pleasure of engaging in a discussion with Yves Daccord. He offered us an expert perspective on his career as well as an insightful analysis of the major challenges currently reshaping […]
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