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PRelImINARy PROgRAmmeJoin us for thought-provoking debates and exhibits at Foundation Week, featuring Open Days, an Interactive Fair and the 21st european Foundation Centre (EFC) Annual general Assembly (AGA) and Conference

WhErE? Brussels at its newest conference centre, The Square

WhO? Foundations, policymakers, NgOs, other stakeholders and the public

TAKE pArT in policy debates on issues affecting europe and its citizens, includ-ing climate change, migration, peace & security….

VIsIT 2,000m2 area packed full of exhibits, demos, films, photography and cultural activities illustrating the full range of foundations’ work

CONNECT with eU policymakers and other partners through networking and peer-to-peer opportunities

DIsCUss with your peers common op-erational challenges, from working with social media, to measuring impact, or developing models for cooperation with the eU and other stakeholders.

hEAr the latest about the campaign on the european Foundation Statute.

DON’T mIss IT!Visit: www.efc.be/foundationweek or email: [email protected]

“Foundation Week is an important moment to show how foundations are working on a large range of topics. Foundations work in close proximity to people and engage in programmes to promote social change, access to health care, research, culture and many other activities which reflect the concerns of our society. Foundation Week will help to demonstrate the efficacy of the sector to those who may be interested in working with foundations and wish to know more about us.”FrANCIs ChArhON, ChIeF exeCUTIVe OFFICeR, FONDATION De FRANCe

“As a european network of organisations promoting children’s rights and welfare, we want to bring our ideas and experience to a wider audience. We want to learn what’s happening in the world of philanthropy, connect with like-minded people, identify new partners and bring back new ideas to our membership. Foundation Week is a unique opportunity to achieve these aims. It should boost our on-going work to achieve lasting social change.“JANA hAINsWOrTh, SeCReTARy geNeRAl, eUROChIlD

“I’m coming to Foundation Week because it is a very welcome breakthrough event in that it is a real attempt to connect foundations with the public, as well as eU policymakers, offering debates about the role of foundations in society and exhibitions showcasing what they do. let’s hope the public makes use of the opportunities and the barriers start to come down!”CArOlINE hArTNEll, eDITOR, AllIANCe mAgAzINe

“The first Foundation Week gives foundations the possibility to share their experiences as well as to present their work to a broader audience. you can also get involved by participating in the Open Days debates and Interactive Fair. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the themes and strategies of foundations’ work and to share your point of view!”INGrID hAmm, memBeR OF The BOARD OF mANAgemeNT, ROBeRT BOSCh STIFTUNg

“Foundation Week represents a formidable opportunity for european philanthropy. It is the first week-long forum where foundations can exchange dialogue and interact with the public and stakeholders, raising public awareness of our missions, activities and goals. Don’t miss this unique chance to discover the world of foundations in europe.”mArCO pArlANGElI, ChIeF exeCUTIVe AND ChIeF geNeRAl mANAgeR, FONDAzIONe mONTe DeI PASChI DI SIeNA

“Foundation Week will be a unique space to share the intense and diverse work that foundations are developing everyday all across europe, strengthening our social fabric. It will also be an opportunity to convey foundations work to the general public and to policy makers. The Week is an important step in reinforcing a transparent, accountable and vibrant european foundation sector, and will certainly stand as a milestone in the work of the eFC.” EmílIO rUI VIlAr, PReSIDeNT OF The BOARD OF TRUSTeeS, FUNDAçãO CAlOUSTe gUlBeNKIAN

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Why shOUlD yOU ATTEND?FOUNDATION WeeK IS AN exCelleNT OPPORTUNITy FOR A WIDe RANge OF ACTORS TO COme TOgeTheR, INClUDINg:

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> european Union institutions> National representations> multilateral organisations > NgOs> Think tanks> Universities

> Students from all disciplines > Private, corporate and community foundations and

funders> National and regional associations of foundations> Small, medium and large foundations

> There are 110,000 foundaTions in europe

> ColleCTively They spend as muCh as

The eu annually on programmes and

projeCTs ThaT benefiT CiTizens in europe

and elsewhere in The world

> foundaTions employ 750,000 To 1 million

CiTizens in full-Time employmenT in europe

> foundaTions are independenTly

resourCed and auTonomous from

business and governmenT

> in Towns, CiTies, regions and CounTries

aCross europe, foundaTions are running

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TUEsDAy 1 JUNE (pm) > A culture of participation - how to live together in

Europe Bertelsmann Stiftung> A pan-European approach for providing resources to

foundations and their grantees Fundacja TechSoup > Community foundations in low and middle income

countries global Fund for Community Foundations> Compagnia’s commitment towards the prison system Compagnia di San Paolo > Donor collaborative on child protection (part 2)* See previous insert for organiser> EFC Governing Council and Donors and Foundations

Networks in Europe (DAFNE) reception*> EFC management Committee meeting*> Engaging policy makers through innovative

convening german marshall Fund of the United States> European hIV/AIDs Funders Interest Group

networking cocktail*> European culture jumps - presentation of the

European Network of literary Centers (hAlmA) Robert Bosch Stiftung> Foundations improving children’s well-being in Europe 'learning for Well-being' Consortium, Universal education

Foundation> From bio-fuels to biomass - certification as the ideal

sustainability scheme? A transatlantic dialogue Bellagio Forum for Sustainable Development> Futures for civil society: The challenges and

opportunities facing civil society in Europe Carnegie United Kingdom Trust> Images of minority languages* Svenska Culturfonden> migration and public attitudes Barrow Cadbury Trust > NEF General Assembly* NeF> peace and security policy briefing: A view from

Europe (part 2)* See previous insert for organisers> practice diversity - how to walk the talk?* King Baudouin Foundation and Stiftung mercator> social justice philanthropy - developing the

movement in Europe mama Cash Foundation> Valuing children’s potential: Children as partners in

achieving social inclusion and well-being eurochild> Visionaries for a just and peaceful world Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

WEDNEsDAy 2 JUNE (Am) > Balkans 2025: Back to the future european Fund for the Balkans> Development policy Forum (DpF) roundtable debate:

Foundations and development aid - creating a new dynamic

Friends of europe> EFC Governing Council meeting*> European Forum on philanthropy and research

Funding: research evaluation workshop eFC> Immigration messaging: Transatlantic lessons about

talking about migration in public discourse The Opportunity Agenda and Unbound Philanthropy> Initiative for learning Democracy (IlDE) – NEF

presentation by Edward huddleston NeF> Inspiring education – shaping the future of our schools Robert Bosch Stiftung> Investing in the future: The role of foundations

in advancing research in agriculture, food and biodiversity

Fondation Agropolis > Key challenges for roma inclusion in Europe eFC Forum for the Inclusion of Roma> mICrOFINANZA 1 – a microfinance fund dedicated

to non-profit institutional investors Fondazione Cariplo> peace and security policy briefing: A view from

Europe (part 3)* See previous insert for organisers> philanthropy as the common platform for cross-country dialogue Russia Donors Forum and United Way of Russia> Walking you through the EU maze eFC> Winning through partnerships: A multi-stakeholder

approach to improving health outcomes in Africa International Finance Corporation

* Please note that a number of the Foundation Week events are by

invitation only or restricted to members of a particular group or

committee. These are marked with an asterisk for your convenience.

events are arranged alphabetically.

OpEN DAys31 mAy – 2 JUNe 2010The Foundation Week Open Days will showcase the work of foundations and offer free admission to a variety of debates on issues that affect the lives of citizens across europe and globally.

mONDAy 31 mAy (pm) > Climate debate - Copenhagen: stepping up action Oak Foundation and Stiftung mercator> European Network of Foundation Communications

professionals* Robert Bosch Stiftung> Evaluating foundation activities: lessons from the

“lavoro and psiche project” and beyond Fondazione Cariplo > Foundation support for women and girls: Is Europe

in the vanguard? mama Cash Foundation> Inspiring entrepreneurship in Europe microsoft emeA> looking at youthbank differently Community Foundation for Northern Ireland> Older people’s social action and advocacy funding on

the island of Ireland The Atlantic Philanthropies> partnerships for change: looking at the role of

foundations in Europe and across the world Charities Aid Foundation> pING: poverty Is Not a Game Network of european Foundations for Innovative

Cooperation (NeF)> puccini concert Fondazione Banca del monte di lucca> religion and democracy in Europe - religious

plurality and implications for social cohesion* NeF> seminar on science and technology partnerships

with Africa: Opportunities for European foundations South African embassy to Belgium

TUEsDAy 1 JUNE (Am) > Adolescent girls’ well-being: A holistic approach United Nations Foundation> Children and youth: Advancing learning about

democracy, rights, values and citizenship eFC Children and youth Interest group> Corporate community foundations: An expanding

role in development? World Bank- International Finance Corporation> Donor collaborative on child protection (part 1)* Oak Foundation> European Consortium of Foundations on human

rights and Disabilities lunch*> haiti - Development support for the next

generation* SOS Children’s Villages> NEF partnership session NeF> New ideas and experiences in granting and

supporting social investment: The “strange” case of Fondazione CrT and its network

Fondazione CRT > peace and security policy briefing: A view from

Europe (part 1)* Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies, Diana Princess

of Wales memorial Fund, eFC, Fondation Charles léopold mayer pour le progrès de l'homme, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, US-based Peace and Security Funders group

> strategic collaborative initiatives for biological diversity and nature conservation*

Birdlife International> The Iberian foundations' networking experience:

promoting European collaboration, exchange of good practices and EU projects with other EU foundations

Fundación Academia europea de yuste (yUSTe)> The innovative role of foundations in funding

sciences for sustainable development Fondation maison des Sciences de l’homme> Turkish foundations: An old tradition in service of

new horizons* Third Sector Foundation of Turkey (TÜSeV)

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INTErACTIVE FAIr31 mAy - 4 JUNe 2010Visit 2,000 square metres of stands, displays, exhibitions and film screenings at the Interactive Fair! The Fair is open to everyone and is an opportunity to discover what foundations are doing to improve citizens’ lives across europe and beyond. The Fair is open daily from 08:45 to 19:00 (free admission). Some highlights...

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Check out the work carried out by Compagnia di san paolo on the Italian prison system. In cooperation with public bodies and NgOs, the foundation supports training schemes and job-related workshops within prisons and externally, with a view to helping inmates with their social and occupational rehabilitation. Compagnia also funds “Polo Universitario”, allowing prisoners with qualifications to exercise their right to study at university level.

explore Darwin's Evolution exhibition, which commemorates the 200 years since Darwin’s birth, and 150 years since the publication “On the Origin of Species”. hosted by Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian and curated by Professor José Feijó (University of lisbon/gulbenkian Science Institute), the exhibition will take you through key milestones of Darwin’s career that were to shape his theory of evolution and natural selection.

Fondazione Cariplo invites you to learn about their foundation, which focuses its efforts on improving the living conditions in its local community by furthering the common interest and the public good in arts and culture, education and scientific research, environment, healthcare and support to the disadvantaged.

Discover the work of Fondazioni4Africa, an initiative that brings together for the first time four of Italy’s leading banking foundations: Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Cariparma, Fondazione Cariplo and Fondazione monte dei Paschi di Siena. In close cooperation with Italian NgOs, associations of African migrants and the Fondazione Umano Progresso, Fondazioni4Africa has two main projects, in Northern Uganda and in Senegal.

get the latest about the work of Jacobs Foundation in support of scientific projects and concrete social intervention programmes, which seek to help structure and support the development of children and youth. Aiming to achieve immediate, tangible results in the lives of young people, while at the same time affecting long-term changes in their communities, the foundation supports evidence-based projects around the world. And don’t forget to ask about Jacobs University Bremen, the establishment of which, in 2006, set a new benchmark for private funding in europe.

Find out more about some of the many inspiring artistic and cultural contributions made by the European Cultural Foundation to the european project, which challenge opinions about the eU construct and stimulate dialogue.

Challenge your perspective on recreational activities available to people with disabilities by shooting hoops with players from CD Fundosa ONCe, a wheelchair basketball team ranked fourth in europe. The game is hosted by Fundación ONCE.

gain insight into the world of Turkish foundations and their various and growing roles in the social, economic and political life of their country. Network and share information with foundations operating in different areas.

look up and you will discover a hanging photography exhibition documenting the lives of a group of young people from Kalongo, a small village in Northern Uganda, severely affected by civil war. During the war, the village was transformed into a refugee camp which sheltered up to 60,000 displaced people. The photographs exhibited were taken by young people from the camp, who spent a month learning about photography journalism as a key means to describing the stories and the hopes of their people. The project was supported by Fondazioni4Africa, in conjunction with Amref, Cesvi and COOPI.

The Dialogue Audition is a performance act by visual artist Filip Berte, which will result in an interactive film to be edited at the end of Foundation Week. Supported by the European Cultural Foundation, The Dialogue Audition aims at questioning and bridging the existing communication gap between eU institutions and eU citizens. get your portrait taken by the artist while you speak your mind.

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Watch a variety of documentaries, short and animated films, made or supported by foundations at the Cinema Corner.

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Full descriptions of these sessions available at: www.efc.be/AGA Evening networkingDelegates are invited to take time out in the ‘Bon Vivant’ mirror palace, a lounge bar situated at the BELvue Museum, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The EFC would like to thank the King Baudouin Foundation for generously providing this fantastic networking venue in addition to the Magritte Museum for the cocktail reception on 2 June.


FrIDAy 4 JUNE 201008:45 Interactive Fair opens

09:00 - 10:30 21st EFC AGA of members (eFC members only)

10:30 - 11:00 Networking and coffee break

11:00 - 12:30 Concurrent sessions

how could tax effective cross-border giving work best?

Foundations and media: Improving mutual understanding

Advocacy in the framework of europe: how to influence policy making

Funder collaboration: Beyond the rhetoric

11:00 - 12:00 policy briefing

eU policies and priorities in the fields of employment, social affairs and equal opportunities

12:30 - 14:00 Closing plenary – Getting the right framework for Europe’s foundations

Presentation of eFC Photo Competition winner chosen by conference attendees

Presentation of the mercator Fund’s Raymond georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy

14:00 - 16:00 Closing lunch

16:00 Interactive Fair closes

WEDNEsDAy 2 JUNE 201008:45 Interactive Fair opens

09:00 - 12:30 eFC governing Council meeting (By invitation only)

12:30 - 15:00 lunch

eFC 20th anniversary publication launch

14:00 - 15:00 spotlight on...

Working with eU funds

15:00 - 16:30 Opening plenary

Presentation and debate of results of gallup poll on european parliamentarians’ knowledge of the foundation sector



> The european Foundation Statute – where does it stand?

> Social media: A fad or the future?

> Strategic assets: Investing in your staff development

> Building philanthropic infrastructure – sexier than you think


eU policies and priorities in the field of environment


19:30 - 22:00 Evening networking

Reception at Square, followed by

lounge bar at Belvue museum

ThUrsDAy 3 JUNE 2010 08:45 Interactive Fair opens


> Transparency and accountability in the foundation sector: What is the eU institutions’ road map? > endowment investments: Focus on risk

> What is not counted, doesn't count: Why researching foundations matters?

> Impact measurement, evaluation, benchmarking, non-profit analysis - what works?


eU policies and priorities in the fields of education, culture and youth


11:30 - 13:00 special plenary - The European game plan

13:00 - 15:00 lunch

14:00 - 15:00 spotlight on...

> getting involved in the 2011 european year on Volunteering

> The eU decision-making process


> how to relieve public benefit foundations from the VAT burden? What is the european Commission’s take on it?

> Beyond the emergency: lessons from disaster response

> making it work: Collaboration between foundations and the european Commission

15:00 - 16:00 policy briefings

eU policies and priorities in the field of migration

eU policies and priorities in the field of research and science


19:30 - 22:00 Evening networking

Reception at magritte museum, followed by

lounge bar at Belvue museum

21ST eFC AGA & CONFErENCE‘A CONVErsATION WITh ThE INsTITUTIONs’ 2-4 JUNE 2010What makes a good conversation? Frequently there is a misconception that good conversationalists are those people who have an interesting story to tell. While undoubtedly foundations have an eclectic array of worthwhile stories to share, by the same token gaining the perspectives of other stakeholders is equally enriching. Taking advantage of the conference’s return to Brussels, as it does every three years, the emphasis this year is to engage in a conversation with eU policy and decision makers, as well as other stakeholders on issues of mutual interest. The conference also aims to address key issues affecting the legal and fiscal framework in which foundations operate as well as matters of how foundations communicate, network and build their capacity.

eVeNINg NeTWORKINgAgA and Conference delegates have the opportunity to network during receptions at Square on Wednesday 2 June and at the magritte museum on 3 June. All Foundation Week participants are invited to take time out in the ‘Bon Vivant’ mirror palace, a lounge bar situated at the Belvue museum, on both evenings. The eFC would like to thank the King Baudouin Foundation for generously providing the Belvue and magritte museum networking venues.

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For the fourth year, the eFC is running a competition for its members to

submit photos that represent their work. The impressive entries from the

past three competitions have been unique and high-quality examples of

eFC members’ valuable work.

This year’s theme is “Working in Partnership”, therefore members are

encouraged to send pictures that show what they have achieved by

joining forces with other organisations. This theme is to be understood in

its broadest sense, as a celebration of the fruitful collaboration between

foundations and other actors. Working together towards a common goal

has enabled foundations to have a greater impact. A total of ten finalists

will be selected by a photo competition jury, from which delegates at the

AgA and Conference will be asked to vote for one winner. The winning

photo will be announced during the closing plenary of the AgA and

Conference on 4 June.

2010 EFC phOTO COmpETITION“eVeRy PICTURe TellS A STORy”

hOW TO RegISTeR FOR The 21ST eFC AgA AND CONFeReNCe*

register before 1 may 2010 by completing the enclosed conference

registration form and returning it to [email protected]

or by fax to +32.2.512.3265

EFC Non-member 1400 € EFC member 500 €

> Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

> late registrations will be subject to an additional surcharge.

> Fees include conference participation, lunches and social events as indicated in the programme.

> Delegates sent by an eFC member organisation may attend at the indicated reduced rate.

> each delegate must register on a separate form.

*Admission to the Interactive Fair and Open Day events are free. No pre-registration is required.

SChOlARShIP PROgRAmmeThe eFC AgA and Conference Scholarship programme is aimed at foundation staff worldwide, with special emphasis

on participants whose attendance can be directly linked to the conference theme. The 2010 programme is generously

supported by Fundação Calouste gulbenkian, eVKAF, Fondazione CRT, the global Fund for Women, Realdania and

Robert Bosch Stiftung.

For eligibility and information on how to apply, please visit www.efc.be/aga

VeNUesquare – Brussels meeting Centre | mont des Arts 22 | 1000 Brussels

Foundation Week takes place at Square - Brussels meeting Centre, a newly-designed conference centre located in the

museum district of Brussels, close to transport links and accommodation of all price ranges. With its state-of-the-art

amenities, Square will provide an ideal space for minds to meet and ideas to flow.

WheRe TO STAyThis year the eFC has agreed special room rates for Brussels through Resotel, which have

created a page online just for the event. The informative website will make it simple to book

your accommodation for the week.

www.resotel.be/FoundationWeek

A map with exact locations of these hotels is available on the site.

2010 rAymOND GEOrIs prIZE FOR INNOVATIVe PhIlANThROPy IN eUROPe The seventh annual Raymond georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy in europe, established by NeF’s mercator Fund, will be awarded at a ceremony during the closing plenary of the AgA and Conference on 4 June. The Prize rewards an individual, organisation, foundation or project which has conceived and implemented an outstanding and innovative philanthropic programme in europe.

Calls for nominations are now open. For details on how to nominate a candidate, visit: www.mercatorfund.net/modules/awards

Entries close on Friday, 30 April 2010.

© FONDATION De FRANCe - 2008

© BeRNARD VAN leeR FOUNDATION - 2007

© BJöRN hOFmANN, ROBeRT BOSCh STIFTUNg - 2009

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ABOUT...

Foundation Week is organised by the european Foundation Centre (eFC).

established in 1989, the eFC is an international association representing

more than 230 public-benefit foundations and corporate funders

dedicated to advancing the public good in europe and beyond. The eFC

develops and pursues activities in line with its objectives: creating an

enabling legal and fiscal environment for foundations; documenting the

foundation landscape; strengthening the infrastructure of the foundation

sector; and promoting collaboration, both among foundations and

between foundations and other actors.

european Foundation Centre, AISBl | 78, avenue de la Toison d’Or | 1060 Brussels, Belgiumt +32.2.512.8938 | f +32.2.512.3265 | [email protected] | www.efc.be

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