Tag Archives: venture philanthropy

Members’ Q&A Corner

Adessium Foundation As a membership organisation we value the contribution that each organisation brings to the network. Therefore we would like to highlight one of our members and the great work they do in our monthly VP Update. This month … Continue reading

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NESsT hosts the Social Enterprise World Forum

In a converted 1871 grain storage facility near Rio de Janeiro’s old waterfront docks, NESsT celebrated its 15 year anniversary by hosting this year’s annual Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF2012). It chose the theme Impact Investing to enhance the sector’s … Continue reading

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EVPA on the road in 2013

With the 8th EVPA Annual Conference behind us, we are already busy planning next year’s events. We would here like to highlight some events taking place in 2013. Look out for more detailed information in the coming VP Updates. We … Continue reading

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WISE receives the Innovation Award 2012

On 26 November, EVPA member and supporter of the 9th EVPA Annual Conference in Geneva, WISE, philanthropy advisors, received the “Innovation Award 2012″ at the 10th economic event of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG), organized in partnership … Continue reading

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MDLF helps emerging businesses in their digital transition

EVPA member the Media Development Loan Fund has just gone live with the Knowledge Bridge, a website and monthly newsletter designed to help independent news businesses in emerging markets make the digital transition.

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In the spotlight this month – The First Billion

The First Billion: A Forecast for Social Investment Demand By Adrian Brown and Adam Swersky The social investment market is developing fast. There is an increasing interest from commercial and other investors as well as a growing demand for capital … Continue reading

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Feature on the EU Social Business Initiative

The SBI was initiated by the European Commissioner Michel Barnier, joined by two other Commissioners: Antonio Tajani and László Andor and supported by José Manuel Durão Barroso. It aims at fostering the development of social enterprise in Europe by creating … Continue reading

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VP News from Asia

The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, EVPA’s sister organisation, has just been on the road around Asia last week, promoting venture philanthropy amongst its members. Following the successful turnout of last year’s road show, the 2012 Road Show titled “2012 Venture … Continue reading

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News from the sector

ABN AMRO Private Banking has announced the launch of a global partnership with Heidelberg University’s Center for Social Investment (CSI), which will fund innovative research into high impact philanthropy in social, environmental and educational projects. Find more information here.

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EVPA on the road

In the last month, EVPA was present at a number of events throughout Europe. Below, we give you a short overview of those. On 4 October, EVPA organised a lunch event together with the City of London Corporation for its … Continue reading

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