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France: 125 years of freedom of association — & a shrinking civic space
As France’s Law of Associations 1901 (loi de 1901) turns 125, the country’s civic space is increasingly under attack. Laurence Lepetit, EFA vice president and chief […]Reimagining learning & leadership in fundraising: Key insights from the EFA Learning Symposium
Professional education for fundraisers is no longer optional but a strategic necessity. This was one of the clearest messages to emerge from the EFA Learning Symposium […]From talent to competence: Building stronger fundraising teams through competency-based development
Fundraisers are critical to nonprofit success, but without clearly defined competencies teams rarely reach their full potential. At the EFA Learning Symposium 2026, Giedrė Šopaitė from […]Developing strong fundraising teams & leaders — lessons for success
At the EFA Learning Symposium in Berlin, one of the most thought-provoking discussions focused on people, leadership and the future of fundraising as a profession. Moderated […]Robert Buchhaus: Why face-to-face fundraising is the future of trust
As digital spaces become increasingly saturated, the value of face-to-face fundraising is set to rise, driven by the authenticity that comes with real human interaction and […]Special Focus: Progressing a career in fundraising
Ahead of EFA’s 2026 Learning Symposium on 31 May – 1 June, we ask three fundraisers to share how they started in fundraising, the opportunities and […]Slovakia’s “Russian Law” episode: How a government tested the limits of civic space
When the fourth government of Robert Fico returned to power in late 2023, civil society in Slovakia quickly became a central political target. The confrontation that […]Oxfam Germany: Beyond petitions – solving the engagement issue with a children’s book
Reaching new people, particularly with political campaigning, is a common challenge for NGOs, including Oxfam Germany. Valerie Senden, its director of public fundraising and marketing, explains […]Josh Leigh: Banned and blocked? How charities can win in the new digital landscape
Meta sent shockwaves around the nonprofit sector last year when it announced its ban on social issue ads, and Google has also introduced restrictions. However, despite […]UK civil society in 2026 – resilient, resourceful, but under strain
In 2026, UK civil society remains resilient and trusted, but it is operating under mounting financial strain, heavier compliance demands and rising needs at home and […]
