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Philanthropy in Europe: a rich past, a promising future
Norine MacDonald & Luc Tayart de Borms
By funding research into the history of European philanthropy for the book Philanthropy in Europe: a rich past, a promising future (edited by Norine MacDonald QC and Luc Tayart de Borms), the Mercator Fund has helped to document the tradition, history and diverse roles of philanthropy in Europe.
The book intends to spark an ongoing debate as the sector strives to strengthen its relevance and make a real difference in a world that is becoming more complex than ever before.
As the title suggests, philanthropy in Europe is rooted in a rich past and is looking to a promising future. This book, comprising profiles and essays, showcases the diversity of philanthropic impulses, a leitmotif that has fuelled the dynamism of the sector throughout history. This dynamism continues today as it follows – and shapes - the contours of Europe’s evolving social, political and economic fabric.
Throughout history, foundations have played a pivotal role in developing and strengthening European societies. By using a storytelling lens, this book explores how philanthropy has found its place in modern societies in different ways. It also introduces the reader to several thinkers in the field who offer valuable insights into the past, present and future of the sector. The authors take stock of the accomplishments of foundations, and also outline some of the challenges facing the sector - from without and from within. For example, the book makes a strong case for facilitating the sector’s ability to participate effectively within the Single Market by implementing a European foundation statute. The authors also argue for foundations to become more European and more global, while working in closer partnership.
Philanthropy in Europe was launched at the Council on Foundations meeting in Washington DC on 5 May. The European launch will take place at the European Foundation Centre’s (EFC) conference in Istanbul on 29 - 31 May. The book was funded by the Mercator Fund and the King Baudouin Foundation and published by Alliance Publishing Trust (APT).
0955880408 | April 2008 | 320 pages
Available at www.amazon.co.uk
Get your copy: publishing@alliancemagazine.org
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Featured Profiles
- Stefan Batory Foundation, Poland
- Robert Bosch Stiftung, Germany
- Compagnia di San Paolo, Italy
- European Cultural Foundation, Netherlands
- Fondation de France
- Institusjonen Fritt Ord, Norway
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal
- Impetus Trust, UK
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Greece
- Sabancı Foundation, Turkey
- Stephan Schmidheiny
- Van Leer Group Foundation, Netherlands
- Wellcome Trust, UK
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Essays
- The diverse roles played by European foundations
- The rich history of philanthropy in Turkey: a paradox of tradition and modernity
- Encouraging change: European foundations funding research
- European foundations’ support for civil society: a means to an end or an end in itself?
- Foundations and policy influence in Europe Engaged philanthropy and market-based solutions
- The importance of there being a European foundation statute
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Contributors
- Filiz Bikmen
- Anna Cantaluppi
- Caroline Hartnell
- Diana Leat
- Wilhelm Krull
- Maximilian Martin
- Dianna Rienstra
- Gerry Salole
- Hildy Simmons
- António José Teixeira
- Gottfried Wagner
- David Watkiss
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Foundations: Creating Impact in a Globalised World
Luc Tayart de Borms
Foundations examines the evolving dynamics driving philanthropy as Western society struggles to meet today’s many challenges, taking a hard look at the sensitive issues of democratic legitimacy, accountability and credibility in the context of civil society, as well as the changing policy environment in which foundations operate.
Author Luc Tayart de Borms argues that effective philanthropy is “impact driven” and depends on a strategic mix of methodologies that reach beyond grant-giving. The arguments challenge the status quo and deliver a wake up call to philanthropists on both sides of the Atlantic.
The book intends to spark an ongoing debate as the sector strives to strengthen its relevance and make a real difference in a world that is becoming more complex than ever before.
0-470-01505-5 | March 2005 | 216 pages | Hardback | £31.50
Available at www.amazon.co.uk
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About the author - Luc Tayart, the Managing Director, King Baudouin Foundation, Brussels, was born in 1957, Beerse, Belgium.
He holds a Master's degree in Moral Sciences from the University of Ghent.
A practitioner with more than 20 years experience, he participates in several organisations, including the European Foundation Centre as president and vice-president and the Council on Foundations, US, as a member of the Board of Directors.
Mr Tayart is Chair of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation and a Board Member of the European Cultural Foundation. He is also a member of the Advisory Council of the European Policy Centre.
From the back cover
About 80% to 90% of existing literature is from the Anglo-Saxon perspective and written by academics. This book represents a uniquely European perspective from a practitioner with more than 20 years experience in the field.
Because of foundations' hefty and growing financial endowment, the questions of value creation, democratic legitimacy, intergenerational transfer of wealth, the payout rate and accountability are being debated. The author offers a European perspective on these issues.
A new and dynamic philanthropy is emerging as foundations take on new roles in communities. These roles are examined within the context of different civil society models. A new role is emerging - that of convenor, or catalytic converter, which brings various stakeholders together around a particular issue and then advocates for political and/or social change. The author ultimately argues for impact driven philanthropy and gives practical examples of how to get there.
Challenges in our globalized world require both local and global solutions. The author urges European foundations to become more European and address the myriad challenges facing a reintegrated continent. He also urges them to assume a stronger leadership role on global issues such as HIV/AIDs, poverty, ethical challenges and drug policy.
For more details, please contact Peter Baker at finance_UK@wiley.co.uk
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