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A Practical Guide to Measuring and Managing Impact is out!

EVPA is happy and proud to announce the publication of A Practical Guide to Measuring & Managing Impact. Initially conceived to address concerns raised by EVPA members about the need for guidance on how to work with the maze of … Continue reading

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2012 EVPA Survey of European Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment released

The European Venture Philanthropy (VP) and Social Investment (SI) sector continues to evolve rapidly and becomes more sophisticated in the use of instruments to generate greater societal impact.  In 2011 the average annual financial spend per VP/SI organisation was €5.2m, … Continue reading

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EVPA welcomes new members

EVPA is delighted to announce its latest members! We welcome on board our new full member Genio, Irish based organisation that combines private and Government investment to scale social innovation that is cost effective and sustainable, and Den Sociale Kapitalfond, … Continue reading

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EVPA partners with Omidyar Network

During its 8th Annual Conference taking place on 13 and 14 November in Dublin, Ireland, EVPA announced its increased efforts to support the growth of the venture philanthropy sector with the strengthening of its field-building activities. After nearly a decade … Continue reading

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8th EVPA Annual Conference – only a few weeks away!

The countdown for Dublin has officially started –with only a few weeks to go before the beginning of the Annual Conference this is your last chance to register and be part of Europe’s leading event in the VP and social … Continue reading

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The 8th EVPA Annual Conference – an update

Thanks to all who have already registered for the Annual Conference in Dublin. For those of you who have not made up your mind whether you should attend, let us remind you of the great things you can expect and … Continue reading

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The Social Venture Fund supports Kinderzentren Kunterbunt with €1 Million

EVPA member Social Venture Fund has announced the record investment of €1 Million into the German-based Kinderzentren Kunterbunt gGmbH (charitable limited liability company). This is the biggest investment made by the Fund – and in fact within the Social Venture … Continue reading

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Chair Collaborator – 8th EVPA Annual Conference

We are delighted to announce that Jan Lübbering of ‘streetfootballworld’, will join the 8th EVPA Annual Conference as “Chair Collaborator”. Alongside this year’s Conference Chair, David Gold of Prospectus, Jan will guide us through the two-day programme taking an active … Continue reading

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EVPA announces new conference supporter Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

EVPA is delighted to announce that Social Entrepreneurs Ireland joins The One Foundation as a general supporter for the 8th EVPA Annual Conference, taking place on 13-14 November 2012, Dublin, Ireland. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is an outstanding organisation and one … Continue reading

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Your journey to Dublin starts here!

EVPA has now launched a dedicated website to this year’s Annual Conference: http://www.evpa2012.com/ where you can easily access all information and updates on the programme, speakers, practical information as well as latest news.

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