October 2024
Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, which have caused more than 1,000 victims and 1 million internally displaced people since the beginning of the conflict (UN OCHA), Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is activating its Rapid Response Fund. The objective is to collect a maximum of donations of an individual amount of at least CHF 10,000, […]
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September 2024
Les candidatures sont désormais closes. Swiss Philanthropy Foundation recrute un(e) Administrateur(trice) de projet (poste fixe à 80%). La mission de ce poste sera d’assurer la gestion administrative et opérationnelle d’un portefeuille de fonds abrités (philanthropes et fondations). Ce poste comprend notamment les responsabilités suivantes : coordination des comités de pilotage, gestion du processus de validation et distribution […]
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August 2024
This summer, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation reached two historic milestones: the opening of its 100th sheltered fund and the passing of the CHF 400 million mark in donations received since its creation in 2006. For 18 years, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation offers personalized support to bring philanthropic initiatives to life and help build a better world. We […]
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August 2024
After 12 successful editions and over 275 participants in the Romandy region, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation continues to organize the Master Class in Philanthropy, in partnership with the Center for Philanthropy at the University of Geneva and the Center for Philanthropy Studies at the University of Basel. What is the objective? This practical 3-day program […]
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July 2024
Swiss Philanthropy Foundation conducted last year a survey in collaboration with the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad and the gfs.bern institute, to better understand the generosity of Swiss Abroad. The focus was on individual values and the link with Switzerland, but also on giving behaviors and motivations. The results of the survey showed that 74% […]
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July 2024
Last month on June 20, 2024, the International Geneva Welcome Center (CAGI) hosted a two-part event on cross-border philanthropy. As international organizations increasingly rely on foreign funding, diversifying sources is crucial. The event began with a workshop given by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation on facilitating cross-border philanthropy from Europe to Switzerland with the Transnational Giving Europe […]
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June 2024
On Sunday 23 June 2024, the young people of the Demaimpact Fund, accompanied by WISE Philanthropy Advisors, met to choose the projects they will support this year. The Demaimpact Fund’s call for projects, which is hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, was a resounding success, with a large number of high-quality applications submitted for assessment. […]
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June 2024
The annual report on foundations in Switzerland provides up-to-date figures, facts and trends at both national and international level. It aims to enrich knowledge in the field of foundations. For its fifteenth edition, the report has highlighted foundations that involve young people in governance and therefore Swiss Philanthropy Foundation! We are delighted to announce that […]
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May 2024
In a world where crises multiply, intensify and overlap, philanthropy makes relevant action possible, even on an individual scale, to contribute and begin to make a difference. This is why Swiss Philanthropy Foundation decided to organize on April 15, 2024, in front of an audience of 300 people, an event entitled “Inspiring solutions for a […]
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May 2024
The Demaimpact Fund housed within the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation offers an innovative initiative which aims to integrate young people into philanthropy. During the first year of this initiative, a first group of 10 young people aged 18 to 30 selected 4 projects carried out by and for young people in French-speaking Switzerland in the theme: […]
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