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EFA European Fundraising4Democracy Tour: Call for Presentations
As shrinking civic space threatens democracy across Europe, fundraisers, campaigners, and nonprofit leaders are stepping up to drive change. On 18 September 2025, EFA will host […]EFA launches Fundraising4Democracy resource hub
EFA has created a new resources hub to help fundraising professionals navigate the growing challenge of shrinking civic space, and mobilize support. The Fundraising4Democracy hub can […]Shrinking spaces in Germany – a country undergoing change
Martin Georgi, chair of the German Fundraising Association, discusses the country’s recent shift in attitude and its impact, as well as the resilience of German civil […]EFA joins Philea to strengthen support for fundraising & philanthropy
EFA has partnered with Philea – Philanthropy Europe Association, joining as an associate member in a move that will enable EFA to significantly enhance its impact […]Germany has most foundations in Europe, with Spain top for expenditure
There are approximately 175,203 foundations across Europe with combined assets of nearly half a trillion euros, and a total annual expenditure of €76bn, according to a […]Dutch charities received record amount from legacies in 2023
In 2023, the 200 largest charitable organizations in the Netherlands received a record amount of €464 million from legacies. This marks a 23% increase compared to the previous record […]Legacies reach a tenth of donations in Austria as more people consider gifts
Legacy income for Austrian charities grew to €115m in 2024, according to projections by EFA member Fundraising Verband Austria (FVA). This figure, an increase from €110m in […]Donations in Belgium rise again, & could exceed 2021 peak
Total tax-deductible donations in Belgium grew to at least €375.1m in 2024, Government figures show. This provisional total is a slight increase on the €373m donated […]Bulgaria hosts international conference on fundraising in challenging times
An international conference on fundraising in challenging times will take place in Bulgaria for the first time this June, with EFA a partner of the event. […]UK charity sector ‘increasingly fragile and unsustainable’, warns NCVO
UK charities are facing extra competition for a shrinking pool of donations and grants, a shortage of volunteers, and rising costs, says the latest annual The […]
