European Philanthropy during & after COVID Part 1: Max von Abendroth & Rosa Gallego
Release Date: 07/14/2020
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- The rich and varied history of philanthropy across Europe and how this has shaped the cultures of philanthropy and the legal and regulatory environments we see today.
- Are there more similarities or differences between philanthropy in different parts of Europe? To what extent does it make sense to talk about “European philanthropy”?
- How much philanthropy takes place at a local, national or international level in Europe?
- What has the philanthropic response across Europe to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic been like?
- What particular role have community foundations played?
- What are funders doing to address the stark inequalities that have been laid bare by the pandemic?
- Are funders and CSOs collaborating more as a result of the crisis? How can we build on this longer term?
- Will the short-term shift towards funding core costs result in longer-term changes?
- How can philanthropic funders make better use of data?
- Are new laws and restrictions imposed by governments to address the public health challenges of the pandemic resulting in a furthering shrinking of civic space in some countries? How concerned should we be?
- Has the crisis highlighted the importance of philanthropic infrastructure?
- What are the elements of a healthy ecosystem of philanthropy infrastructure?
- Should philanthropy support organisations merely reflect the views and interests of their members, or can they play a leadership role and provide constructive challenge?
- How do we ensure that infrastructure is sustainable over the longer term?
Related Links:
- DAFNE
- Spanish Association of Foundations
- PEX
- ACF Stronger Foundations project
- WINGS paper on Perspectives on Arab and Global Philanthropy: Roles and Approaches
- WINGS paper on “What Makes a Strong Ecosystem of Support for Philanthropy?”
- McKinsey Report on “Reimagining European Philanthropy”
- Candid
- Giving Thought blog on Philanthropy and Civil Society after Covid-19: Key questions for the future
- Our CAF Giving Thought podcast Philanthropy, civil society and covid-19: what now, what next?
- Our Giving Thought podcast series on “COVID-19: Voices from Civil Society”