European Foundation Centre

As a leading platform for philanthropy in Europe, the EFC works to strengthen the sector and make the case for institutional philanthropy* as a formidable means of effecting change. We believe institutional philanthropy has a unique, crucial and timely role to play in meeting the critical challenges societies face. More people and causes benefit from institutional philanthropy than ever before, from eradicating deadly diseases and making the world’s populations healthier to combating climate change and fighting for global human rights and equality. Working closely with our members, a dynamic network of strategically-minded philanthropic organisations from more than 30 countries, we: Foster peer-learning by surfacing the expertise and experience embedded in the sector Enhance collaboration by connecting people for inspiration and joint action Represent philanthropy for favourable policy and regulatory environments Build a solid evidence base through knowledge and intelligence Raise the visibility of philanthropy’s value and impact Read more about the EFC Strategic Framework 2016-2022, developed by the EFC membership. *What is institutional philanthropy? Institutional philanthropy refers to foundations, corporate funders and other players that: 1) Have their own financial resources which they deploy strategically 2) Are independently governed 3) Use private resources for public good More 'About the EFC' pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Foundation_Centre European Foundation Centre From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search The European Foundation Centre (EFC) is an international membership association of foundations and corporate funders, based in Philanthropy House, Brussels, Belgium.[1] The organisation was created in 1989 by seven non-profit organisations, in order to support the philanthropic sector in Europe.[2][3] The European Foundation Centre was one of the leading supporters of the European Commission's failed proposal, the European Foundation Statute.[4] First proposed in 2012, the call for a foundation statute had been supported by the EFC since 2010.[5] The legislative proposal was withdrawn in 2015 following its failure to pass through COREPER 1.[6][7] Members The organisation has approximately 254 members in 36 countries.[8] References Macdonald 1, Tayart de Borms 2, Norine 1, Luc 2 (2008). Philanthropy in Europe. UK: Alliance Publishing Trust. pp. 88–89. ISBN 9780955880407. "European Foundation Centre (EFC)". Alliance magazine. Retrieved 2019-06-05. Rey-Garcia, Puig-Raposo, Marta, Nuria. (2013). "Globalisation and the organisation of family philanthropy: A case of isomorphism?". Business History. 55: 1039. European Foundation Statute (OJ C 18, 28.4.2010, p. 30, INT/498) "AEGEE supports the MEP's written declaration for European Statutes for Associations, Mutuals and Foundations". "Statute for a European Foundation". European Economic and Social Committee. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2019-06-14. Moss, 28 November 2014By Gail. "European Foundation Statute suffers setback". IPE. Retrieved 2019-06-14. "EFC-Who are our members?". Retrieved 2019-06-05.