About us

Who we are

EVPA is a membership association made up of organisations interested in or practicing venture philanthropy and social investment across Europe. Established in 2004, the association is a unique network of venture philanthropy organisations and others committed to practicing and promoting high-engagement grant making and social investment in Europe. EVPA defines Venture Philanthropy as an approach to build stronger societal purpose organisations by providing them with both financial and non-financial support in order to increase their societal impact.

EVPA’s diverse membership includes venture philanthropy funds, grant-making foundations, private equity firms and professional service firms, philanthropy advisors and business schools. Currently the association has over 150 members from 23 countries.

Learn more about our members and how to join.

VISION

EVPA envisions a European philanthropic and social investment market that enables efficient funding of NGOs and social enterprises at all stages of their development, where venture philanthropy complements and strengthens other forms of funding.

MISSION

EVPA’s mission is to promote the expansion, effectiveness and impact of venture philanthropy and social investment in Europe.

What we do

To achieve its mission, EVPA:

• Provides a forum for European-based venture philanthropists to network, exchange ideas and debate best practice through an annual conference and other online and offline meetings. Learn more about our conferences and numerous events.

• Supports its members in carrying out their venture philanthropy activities through workshops, site visits and research

• Informs potential donors, investors and others of the role and benefits of venture philanthropy, with the aim of highlighting the societal impact of venture philanthropy

• The EVPA Knowledge Centre collects industry data and produces research on best practice, mapping the future of venture philanthropy and social investment, and facilitating its development .Visit our Knowledge Centre to find out more.

For more information please view our EVPA Introduction.