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The State of the Community Foundation Field in Europe 2024
by ECFI
This guide highlights how diversity in form and function allows community foundations to weave themselves into local societal fabric. It contributes to an understanding of the evolution of the movement across Europe, providing insights into country contexts, topics and challenges.
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Community Foundations and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
by Francesca Mereta, ECFI
What are the relevance, opportunities and threats of AI to philanthropy and the work of community foundations?
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Sowing Seeds of Change: Kent Community Foundation's Inspiring Climate Journey
by Francesca Mereta, ECFI
Josephine McCartney, Chief Executive of Kent Community Foundation, shares some of the enabling factors that kicked off the organisation's whole climate journey.
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From a swinging focus to an intentional commitment: Novara Community Foundation climate journey
by Francesca Mereta, ECFI
Even though climate, in particular the environment, has always been a focus for the Fondazione Comunità Novarese (Novara Community Foundation), the organisation stepped up its commitment in the past few years. In this interview, Andrea Cognata, Culture and Environment Officer at Novara Community Foundation, shares in this interview what were the turning points in this journey, the challenges faced and the opportunities lying ahead.
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Bringing our best together: community philanthropy partnerships in a challenging world.
by Chris Worman, GivingTuesday
How what started as a one day a global digital campaign can encourage everyday local philanthropy.
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Romania’s Leadership Journey: fostering the power of shared learning for a new generation of leaders
by Monica Jac, Romanian Federation of Community Foundations
A Learning Journey for new community foundation leaders in Romania co-designed to help bring about personal, organisational and movement transformation
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From Awareness to Action: The Tot Raval's Climate journey – in dialogue with Mercé Garet
by Francesca Mereta, ECFI
Explore the insightful journey of Fundaciò Tot Raval, as revealed by Programme Coordinator Mercé Garet, on integrating climate action into the heart of Barcelona neighbourhoud's community foundation. Delve into their strategic steps, challenges, and aspirations to integrate the climate lens in their organisation.
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Meeting For Change
by Daria Rybalchenko, National Network for Local Philanthropy Development, Ukraine
Daria Rybalchenko describes ‘Meeting for Change’ an approach to stimulating intersectoral dialogue being led by community foundations in Ukraine.
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Local Philanthropy and Community Foundations in European Capital Cities. Challenges and opportunities.
by James Magowan, ECFI
This report explores the challenges and opportunities faced by community foundations in European capital cities, focusing on local development and philanthropy. Drawing on case examples and wider experience brought by participants, it underscores key learnings related to scalability, meaningful partnerships, and social innovation. The exploration of a variety of locally oriented approaches aims to contribute to the promotion of sustainable urban development.
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Transformative Learning: A Tale of Two Organisations. CF2CF Exchange Report
by Andreea Alexandrov, FFCR & Rosa Gallego, AEF
This report shares practical insights and inspiring stories from a peer learning exchange between the Romanian Federation of Community Foundation (FFCR) and the Spanish Association of Foundations (AEF). It highlights the transformative power of collaborative learning and offers valuable lessons for community engagement, event-based fundraising, and capacity building. The report also showcases innovative approaches and grantmaking schemes, providing valuable insights.
More Information
The ECFI Knowledge Centre is a place where you will find information and resources for, and about, community foundations in Europe. No two community foundations are the same, but they share certain characteristics and challenges. The animation and publications below draw on our analysis of the field and consolidate learning. As the movement grows and matures in Europe we will continue to build our collective knowledge and will regularly add to the publications here.