EUROPEAN FOUNDATION CENTRE
EFC Annual Review 2015
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efc annual review 2015
EUROPEAN FOUNDATION CENTRE
\\ Foreword from the EFC Chair - Embracing change
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\\ Initiating and enhancing collaboration
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\\ Learning by sharing and doing
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\\ Harvesting information, sharing insights
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\\ Championing institutional philanthropy
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\\ Bringing the outside world in
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\\ The year in numbers
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\\ Membership 2015
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Contents
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Foreword from the EFC Chair Embracing change Ewa Kulik-Bielińska, Chair of the European Foundation Centre and Executive Director, Stefan Batory Foundation
Looking back over the past 12 months there is a real sense that things are changing rapidly both within philanthropy and in the world at large. Some things are changing for the better, some for worse, but as the world in which we live continues to change dramatically so too does there become an urgent necessity for civil society to demonstrate our crucial role in responding to global challenges. It is no surprise then that a great deal of the EFC’s work across 2015 has been either in response to or in anticipation of changing circumstances and horizons. Such was our work to address the shrinking space for civil society and violations of fundamental and democratic rights, which is not only a post-communist countries phenomenon or a problem limited to authoritarian or semiauthoritarian regimes, but unfortunately a global trend visible in many different countries. Our response was to gather first-hand accounts from foundations operating in affected countries to give us a better understanding of the nature of the shrinking space problem and
ponder ideas and forge joint initiatives on possible ways out. The year also witnessed a continuation of our work in response to the overwhelming and ongoing refugee crisis, one example of which took place during our 2015 Annual General Assembly and Conference in Milan in May. Several EFC members joined Fondazione Cariplo and Compagnia di San Paolo to launch a joint initiative to support unaccompanied minors arriving in Europe, looking beyond emergency measures to address their long-term welfare and inclusion. From September to October we also surveyed our members and other philanthropic organisations regarding the work they do in relation to the refugee crisis to ascertain what they see as the most critical issues and how they plan to address them. The goal was to collect evidence, showcase good practices to inspire one another, improve awareness of what’s going on and stimulate thinking and action on what we can do to help. It was, and still is, an appropriate time to show the benefits of institutional philanthropy and the distinct role it can play in answering the challenges of today. During the AGA and Conference in Milan, keynote speakers stressed the much-needed environmental, economic and political reforms society needs and reminded us that when it comes to sustainability and the future of our planet
We reflected deeply on other areas of our work and in particular on how we will keep pace with the challenges – both emerging and perennial – faced by institutional philanthropy. In the past year a great deal of work was put into the EFC’s new Strategic Framework, which, if accepted, will provide the compass by which we will navigate the next six years. It is deliberately a Framework rather than a Plan to allow for greater flexibility towards the rapidly changing context in which institutional philanthropy finds itself operating. The Framework is the fruit of the time, effort and creativity of the EFC Management Committee and three Governing Council volunteers, the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) and 12 months of consultation with the EFC membership and a wide variety of other stakeholders. To all of these and countless others I express my gratitude.
Some things are changing for the better and some things are changing for the worse. Looking forward, our role is to help our members address the latter and help turn them into the former. Change is, after all, the only constant.
We reflected deeply on how we will keep pace with the challenges – both emerging and perennial – faced by institutional philanthropy. EFC Annual Review 2015
the cost of inaction supersedes the cost of action. Later in the year, during the climate negotiations in Paris, the COP21 Funders Initiative, established in 2014 by the EFC’s European Environmental Funders Group, brought together around 285 philanthropic representatives for a series of activities between 6 and 11 December. Being a strong platform for our members to come together to work on issues of mutual interest is one area which won’t ever change.
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Initiating and enhancing collaboration One of our core values has always been our belief that collaboration is fundamental to a thriving philanthropic sector. Combined effort leads to incubation of new ideas, facilitates new models of action, and encourages different ways of thinking. Much of our activity in 2015 underlined this belief – from advancing the essential work of our Thematic Networks to organising large conferences to facilitating small group workshops. The EFC’s Thematic Networks are at the forefront of our collaborative work. Populated by engaged EFC members, these networks share ideas and experience, produce unique knowledge and work together on innovative projects. During the 2015 climate negotiations in Paris, the COP21 Funders Initiative, established in 2014 by the European Environmental Funders Group, brought together around 285 philanthropic representatives for a series of activities organised between 6 and 11 December. The Research Forum in 2015 supported the EU’s push to foster RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation), while the Disability Thematic Network launched the project Smart Tourist Routes for Inclusive Groups. The Funders Forum for Sustainable Cities held a
conference in New York City, bringing funders and policymakers together from several global regions to inspire new ideas. These are just some examples of the many ways our Thematic Networks leverage collaboration to tackle the issues they care so deeply about. Our flagship events continued to provide the spark for new initiatives and collaboration. Our 26th Annual General Assembly and Conference, held in Milan in May and focusing on “Visions and energy for change”, gave more than 600 people from a range of organisations a chance to get inspired by fresh thinking, and to inspire others. At the conference an initiative was launched to ensure the long-term welfare and inclusion of unaccompanied minors in the context of the ongoing migrant crisis. Organised in partnership with several other organisations, EuroPhilantopics in Brussels in November provided a platform for politicians and philanthropy to explore together topical issues such as radicalisation of youth; new financial instruments that combine financial and social return; and the importance of community in fostering social change. The Grantmakers East Forum also convened in Istanbul in the autumn, bringing together members working or based in central and eastern Europe to look at “Creating opportunities, overcoming divides”.
Disability Thematic Network
European Environmental Funders Group
Research Forum
European Foundation Financial and Investment Officers Group
Social Innovation for Active and Healthy Ageing
European Foundations for Sustainable Agriculture and Food
Regional Foundations Network Grantmakers East Forum
Gender Equality
EU Democracy NEW in 2015
Forum for Roma Inclusion Funders’ Forum on Sustainable Cities Social Justice NEW in 2015
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Youth Employment
Diversity, Migration and Integration
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Learning by sharing and doing Our peer-learning activities work on the principle that the best way for our members to learn and expand their competencies is by exchanging experiences and know-how with each other. Our strength and opportunity is to draw on this expertise, bring it out and facilitate the sharing of it among our members. One great example was the 2015 European Learning Lab which focused on the most effective strategic communications practices for philanthropic organisations. Around 30 communications professionals gathered during two modules in Milan and Brussels to exchange ideas and best practices, discuss the latest trends in social media and get to grips with strengthening their communications and digital strategy to best serve their organisation. Communications staff from the EFC membership presented their real-life communications challenges, and fellow participants provided advice and proposed solutions. The Summer Academy convened professionals from philanthropic organisations from all over Europe to reflect upon their work and learn from each other, invited practitioners and academics. Representatives from both the programme and operational sides took part in workshop sessions on strategy, risk management and donor-grantee relations, among others.
A European Environmental Funders Group study visit gave participants a stronger sense of how the political process works in Brussels and of the importance of Brussels in determining national policies; and connected participants with some of the environmental groups working at the EU level and across Europe
An interactive webinar on philanthropy and the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) gave philanthropic organisations the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences around engaging in the global development agenda The Regional Foundations Network met three times and laid the groundwork for a research mapping of best practices of regional foundations in Europe, set to be carried out in 2016
Members of the EFC Forum for Roma Inclusion learned first-hand how the city of Ghent, Belgium, encourages the inclusion of economic migrants within the EU (and more specifically the Roma population of the city)
The Next Generation of philanthropy professionals spent three days at the EFC annual conference in Milan in May learning and exchanging experiences with the EFC’s membership network
A meeting for operations professionals in the philanthropic sector provided a safe space for learning, exchange and discussion on key finance, IT, administration, operational, HR and capacity development issues philanthropic organisations are facing A 2015 event “How can foundations make the most of crowdfunding?” explored what crowdfunding is all about, how it can be useful for philanthropic purposes and how to start a crowdfunding initiative
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The Diversity, Migration and Integration Network visited the Sehitlik Mosque and the Violence Prevention Network in Berlin to learn about projects and approaches to deradicalisation
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Harvesting information, sharing insights Key EFC 2015 publications •
City Funders: Case studies on philanthropic engagement in urban contexts
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Comparative highlights of foundation laws: The operating environment for foundations in Europe 2015
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Grantmaking with a gender lens: Five practice case studies
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Foundations got talent! Workbook on strategic human resource and talent management for foundations
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Breaking down grantmaking silos - Disability as a cross-programme initiative
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Towards a new concept of excellence in research?
Visit the EFC Virtual Library
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Going beyond data gathering, we harvest information to produce insights and intelligence on our membership and capture trends within the wider philanthropic sector, making this available to our members. In 2015, diverse thematic EFC publications covered everything from the search for a new concept of excellence in research to the importance of grantmaking with a gender lens, all with the goal of sharing best practices in the field. A selection of key thematic publications is listed on the left, all of which are available to download via our Virtual Library on www.efc.be. From September to October 2015, the EFC surveyed its members and other philanthropic organisations to find out what they see as the most critical issues around the refugee crisis and how they plan to address them. Our objective was to improve awareness of what’s going on, share this with the philanthropy community, make sense of it and stimulate thinking and action on what we can do to move beyond urgent
and immediate needs. We felt strongly that this was an important moment to highlight the distinct role philanthropy can play in tackling such a crisis. A holistic view of the broader philanthropic sector is of paramount importance to understanding the contexts in which our members work, and 2015 witnessed an extension of our research on the legal and fiscal environments for foundations to three new countries: China, Russia and the US, bringing the total to 42 countries, including all 28 EU Member States. Drafted by local experts from within the EFC network, the profiles cover a broad range of issues including requirements for the establishment of a foundation; rules on governance, reporting and transparency; permitted types of activities; and taxation both domestically and of cross-border activities. The legal and fiscal country profiles can be accessed through the data on foundations map tool on the EFC website. The EFC also carried out a mapping exercise to get a better understanding and clearer picture of the work undertaken by European philanthropic organisations in the field of democratic legitimacy. The mapping paved the way for a new thematic network.
690 thematic publications added in 2015
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publications in the Virtual Library
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Championing institutional philanthropy
We go about making this case in a number of ways. For example, through our Raymond Georis Lecture series, we aim to give voice to civil society and philanthropic actors who are making a fundamental, positive difference in society. Bassma Kodmani, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative, gave the 2015 lecture, speaking in moving detail about the situation in Syria and what can be and is being done by civil society. The EFC Compass Prize is awarded to pioneers in the field whose actions and approach by themselves make a compelling case for institutional philanthropy. During the EFC’s 26th AGA and Conference in May, the 4th EFC Compass Prize was awarded posthumously to Pier Mario Vello, former Secretary General of Fondazione Cariplo and an outstanding visionary and thinker.
We reached out to philanthropy leaders across the globe to give us their insights on the changing dynamics in the civic space in the regions they are based or work in, with these thought pieces to be brought together in a publication in 2016. We also co-organised a 2-day workshop in Berlin in June 2015 on “Challenging the closing space for civil society”, which convened funders, civil society actors and government representatives to discuss measures to counteract the closing of the space for civil society. The EFC, after working with other NPOs in an international coalition, welcomed two important decisions by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - the international policy setter for countering terrorism and money laundering. First, in June, FATF agreed to a formalised annual consultation with NPOs and then later in the year they agreed to revise the wording in their Recommendation 8 and Interpretative Note which singles out the entire non-profit sector as being “particularly” vulnerable. This wording has been used by some governments to close down the operating environment for the philanthropic sector in their countries. Throughout the year we continued to showcase the positive impact philanthropy has on our lives, which we shared through best practice case studies on www.philanthropyhouse.eu
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Institutional philanthropy has a crucial role to play in improving people’s well-being. Moreover, at its most effective, it is a formidable means to tackle a number of society’s most critical challenges. Unsurprising then, one of our key roles is making the case for institutional philanthropy.
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Bringing the outside world in
172 meetings
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members’ work showcased in iPhilanthropy
exhibitions on the impact of philanthropy
Selection of 2015 Philanthropy House events • Ethical banking: From niche to necessity – But what next? •
Perspectives on the built environment – A recipe for community transformation?
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Are we fit to support people and grass-roots initiatives in areas of conflict and transition?
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Private money for public good? A multi-stakeholder approach to promote social innovation from a disability perspective
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Who owns the transparency agenda?
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Are we leaving girls out of the equation? A dilemma for progress on equalities and policymaking
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Is development aid fit for purpose?
In 2015 Philanthropy House hosted six exhibitions, including the EFC’s own permanent, yet ever-changing exhibition iPhilanthropy, showcasing the impact institutional philanthropy is making in areas as diverse as urban development, food justice and fighting HIV/AIDS. The Philanthropy House website continues to bring to life the most innovative ways philanthropy helps to improve the society we live in. The website, like the exhibition space in the house, remains at the disposal of our members to showcase their work.
We also undertook a major redesign and upgrade of www.efc.be adopting a fresh new approach and easier navigation. The new site is a first port of call for EFC members wanting to know more about the sector and their peers, as well as philanthropic organisations around the world looking to join a growing network of dynamic funders that are leaders in their respective fields. The website’s Spotlight section is a dedicated space for our members to talk about the issues they find important and to share their experiences. Google Analytics have shown that the new website is both more popular (more visitors) and contains higher quality content (longer visits). In July and September, we welcomed a Chinese delegation to Brussels represented by six foundations and the China Association for Non-Profit Organisations. The visit provided a platform of learning and exchange on the philanthropy and NPO sector in Europe and explored the latest trends and research on the sector; how the sector is regulated and operates across Europe; and how community organisation takes shape.
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Philanthropy House is not only the EFC’s home in Brussels, it is also becoming an important entry point into the world of institutional philanthropy. Its doors remain open to those from within and outside the sector, allowing visitors to experience first-hand – through our member exhibitions – the vital work they undertake around the world.
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The year in numbers Our membership Where do our members come from? 223
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2014 members 2015 members
22 joined
top 5 countries
57 top 5 countries
Affiliated partners
10 joined
2015
2014
Affiliated partners
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10 left
4 left
131 (60%)
members work cross-border
88% European 12% rest of the world
Our members’ top 5 areas of work
science and technology
arts and culture
health
education
socio-economic development
Our networks
91 = (40%) of our members
members are active in at least one Thematic Network
33 member meetings
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workshops & webinars
3
site visits
15
Thematic Networks
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conferences
EU-level meetings
Our events
629 Delegates
55
Countries
EURO PHILANTOPICS
193 Delegates
20 Countries
members & affiliated partners
63%
39% members & affiliated partners
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EFC AGA & CONFERENCE
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Our house, Philanthropy House
172
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meetings
resident organisations
5+1
exhibitions from 5 EFC members
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EFC’s iPhilanthropy exhibition
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documentary screenings
meeting rooms
members’ work showcased in iPhilanthropy
Our resources
105
publications added in 2015 EFC thematic publications
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EFC Virtual Library
efc.issuelab.org other publications from the philanthropic sector
690
publications in the Virtual Library
Our communication channels
62,040 unique visitors to our new website made
100,204 visits and viewed 277,062 pages
03’52’’ average duration of visits
since launch in June
1,000 new likes
130,440 minutes
of EFC videos watched
24,513 views
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733 new followers 11,989 profile visits
Tweet of the Year
“Half of the world’s wealth is now owned by 85 people, enough to fit on a London bus“ @CamillaIIED #AGAMilan2015
examples of members’ most impactful and inspiring initiatives added to www.philanthropyhouse.eu
34 press releases, articles, interviews
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Membership 2015 A.G. Leventis Foundation, The Academy of European Law Foundation Adessium Foundation Agropolis Foundation Amgen Foundation Anadolu Eğitim ve Sosyal Yardım Vakfı Atlantic Philanthropies, The AXA Research Fund Aydin Dogan Vakfi Banque de Luxembourg Barrow Cadbury Trust ** Bernard van Leer Foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung * Big Lottery Fund Bikuben Foundation + Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation * BMW Stiftung Herbert Quandt Bodossaki Foundation Carlsberg Foundation, The Carnegie UK Trust Cera Champalimaud Foundation Charities Aid Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation * City Bridge Trust Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, The Compagnia di San Paolo Conrad N. Hilton Foundation + Cultiva - Kristiansand Kommunes Energiverksstiftelse Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Deutsche Telekom Stiftung Enel Cuore Onlus ERSTE Stiftung * ESOMAR Foundation + Essl Foundation MGE gemeinnützige Privatstiftung Eurasia Foundation European Climate Foundation European Cultural Foundation ** European Foundation for Philanthropy and Society Development + Evens Foundation Evkaf Foundation Faerchfonden Finnish Cultural Foundation ** Fondation Bernheim Fondation BNP Paribas Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le progrès de l’Homme Fondation de France * Fondation de Luxembourg
Fondation Lombard Odier Fondation Mava Fondation Mérieux * Fondation Sinopec-Addax Petroleum Fondazione Adriano Olivetti Fondazione ANT Italia Onlus + Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lucca Fondazione Banco di Sardegna Fondazione Bracco Fondazione Cariplo * Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forli Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio della Provincia di Chieti Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio della Provincia di Teramo Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio della Spezia Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Ascoli Piceno Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano - Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Carrara Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Parma Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Pistoia e Pescia Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di San Miniato Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Terni e Narni Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Udine e Pordenone Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio Salernitana Fondazione CON IL SUD Fondazione CRT ** Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna Fondazione di Venezia * Fondazione Italiana del Notariato Fondazione Marcegaglia Onlus Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena Fondazione Neuromed Fondazione Pescarabruzzo Fondazione Roma Fondazione Sicilia Fondazione Terzo Pilastro-Italia e Mediterraneo
Fondazione Valenzi Fonds Schiedam Vlaardingen e.o. + Ford Foundation * Foundation for an Open Society DOTS Foundation for Polish Science Freedom Fund, The + Freudenberg Stiftung GmbH Fritt Ord Foundation Fritz Thyssen Stiftung Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian * Fundação EDP Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento Fundação Oriente Fundación Abogacía Española + Fundación AVINA Fundación Barrié Fundación Edad & Vida Fundación Instituto De Empresa Fundación Juan March Fundación MAPFRE Fundación ONCE * Fundación Princesa de Asturias Fundación Ramón Areces Gebert Rüf Stiftung Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung Genio Trust Gerda Henkel Stiftung German Marshall Fund of the United States, The GHR Foundation + Global Fund for Community Foundations Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland Health Insurance Foundation, The Helsingin Sanomat Foundation IKEA Foundation Impact Pledge Foundation Institut Curie Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr International Fund for Animal Welfare International Renaissance Foundation Internet Society + Jacobs Foundation Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Jerusalem Foundation, The Johnson & Johnson Corporate Citizenship Trust Jordan River Foundation Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust JTI Foundation + King Baudouin Foundation *
Kone Foundation Körber-Stiftung ** KR Foundation + Kronenberg Foundation “la Caixa” Banking Foundation * Levi Strauss Foundation Lumos Foundation + Lundbeckfonden M.A.C AIDS Fund Maecenata Foundation Mama Cash Foundation * Medicor Foundation Medtronic Foundation, The Microsoft EMEA Mondelez International Mozaik Foundation National Foundation for Civil Society Development - Croatia * Nordea-fonden Novo Nordisk Foundation, The Nuffield Foundation, The Oak Foundation * OCP Foundation Open Estonia Foundation Open Society Foundations * Oranje Fonds Paul Hamlyn Foundation Pew Charitable Trusts + Philip Morris International Management S.A. Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation Porticus + Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, The Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Pro Victimis Foundation PZU Foundation + Realdania * Riksbankens Jubileumsfond ** Rinat Akhmetov Foundation for Development of Ukraine Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH * Rockefeller Brothers Fund Rockefeller Foundation, The Romanian-American Foundation + Sabanci Foundation * Saratov Region Community Foundation Siemens Stiftung Society of Swedish Literature in Finland, The Southern Africa Trust + Sparebankstiftelsen DnB Stavros Niarchos Foundation * Stefan Batory Foundation ** Stichting Fonds 1818
Stichting Instituut Gak Stichting VSBfonds Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft Stiftung “Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft” Stiftung Braunschweigischer Kulturbesitz Stiftung Mercator GmbH * Svenska folkskolans vänner r.f. + Svenska Kulturfonden Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research, The + Third Sector Foundation of Turkey TIMA Charitable Foundation Trafigura Foundation + Trust for London + Trust for Social Achievement Foundation TrustAfrica * U.S. Russia Foundation for Economic Advancement and the Rule of Law, The UniCredit Foundation United Nations Foundation Universal Education Foundation University Fund Wageningen Van Leer Group Foundation Vehbi Koç Foundation VELUX Foundations, The Victor Pinchuk Foundation Victoria Children Foundation Vital Strategies Vladimir Potanin Foundation Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland VolkswagenStiftung Walt Disney Co., The Welfare Association Wellcome Trust Wilhelm Sander-Stiftung ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius
AFFILIATED PARTNERS Admical Adventist DeveIopment and Relief Agency American Civil Liberties Union Ars Civilis Foundation Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla + Both ENDS BRITDOC Foundation British Council Centre for European Policy Studies Centre for Fine Arts, BOZAR + Centre for Research & Innovation in Social Policy and Practice (CENTRIS)
Centre for Social Investment CERN ChildFund Deutschland e.V. Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V + Erasmus Centre for Strategic Philanthropy European Consumers’ Organisation, The + European Foundation Society and Education European Molecular Biology Laboratory + European Policy Centre, The European Venture Philanthropy Association Factary Europe Ltd FHI 360 Firelight Foundation Fondazione ANDI Onlus Fondazione Etica Fondazione Peppino Vismara Fondazione Sodalitas Forum for Active Philanthropy gGmbH Foundation Center, The Foundation for Future Generations Global Crop Diversity Trust + Global Fund for Children UK Trust, The Global Greengrants Fund HIVOS Institute for Economics and Peace Inter-American Development Bank International Development Research Centre International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis + International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims International Society for Third Sector Research + Kenya Human Rights Commission + Kindernothilfe e.V. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Promo P.A. Fondazione Ripples Foundation UK + Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Salzburg Global Seminar Save the Children, Federation Inc. School of Life Sciences - EPFL Stichting European Journalism Centre StiftungsZentrum.ch GmbH TechSoup Global UBS Switzerland AG Voluntary Service Overseas War Child Holland World Wide Fund for Nature
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* Governing Council ** Management Committee + Joined in 2015
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About the EFC The EFC is the platform for and champion of institutional philanthropy – with a focus on Europe, but also with an eye to the global philanthropic landscape. We support our members, both individually and collectively, in their work to foster positive social change in Europe and beyond. Our European and global perspective on institutional philanthropy and the landscape it inhabits gives us a “helicopter view” that presents a unique opportunity for us as an organisation, hand in hand with our members, to reflect on, understand, engage with and together strengthen the environment for philanthropy. Established in 1989 by 7 foundations, the EFC now represents more than 200 philanthropic organisations, including foundations and corporate funders.
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