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Wim Van der Planken: 6 reasons to consider peer-to-peer fundraising
To help finance part of the refurbishment of its Small Animal Clinic, Ghent University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine ran a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. The university’s […]Trust-based philanthropy – strengthening nonprofits & boosting impact
Trust-based philanthropy is gaining traction globally, championed by high-profile donors such as MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates, both of whom have directed substantial giving through trust-based, […]What France’s Senate report on private philanthropy funding means for Europe
In its recent report on private philanthropy funding, France’s Senate reaffirms philanthropy’s vital role in democracy. However, at the same time a focus on the “encroachment […]Emma Bracegirdle: Why the donor’s story should sit at the heart of your legacy film content
Film is an impactful way of sharing the value of legacy giving and encouraging more people to consider including a charitable gift in their will, but […]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 […]
