Past events
2021
25.03.2021 | 12h15-13h30 - Le rôle des émotions positives dans la motivation philanthropique
INTRODUCTION – 12h15
Prof. Henry Peter, directeur du Centre en Philanthropie
PANEL – 12h20
Prof. Tobias Brosch, directeur du Consumer Decision & Sustainable Behavior Lab, UNIGE
Prof. Florian Cova, Département de Philosophie et membre du Centre Interfacultaire en Sciences Affectives (CISA), UNIGE
Modéré par Prof. David Sander, Directeur du Centre Interfacultaire en Sciences Affectives (CISA), UNIGE
CONCLUSION – 13h20
Actualités du GCP – 13h25
Laetitia Gill, directrice exécutive du Centre en Philanthropie
La vidéo de l'événement est à présent disponible >>
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18.03.2021 | 2pm - Geneva Trialogue 2021 - Blended Finance for Open Innovation and SDGs
What is the role of philanthropy in supporting education for the SDGs? The panellists engaged in a variety of topics, such as philanthropic giving for educational equity, engaging philanthropy with local realities, education and philanthropic return, and education for philanthropy.
PANEL
Renaud Vuignier, Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development (SDC), Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing, China
Nadia Isler, UN SDG Lab
Cherie Nursalim, GITI Group, Indonesian Government
Giuseppe Ugazio, Edmond de Rothschild Foundations Chaired Assistant Professor in Behavioral Philanthropy at GFRI
Moderated by Laetitia Gill, Executive director of the GCP
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17.03.2021 | 3pm-3.30 pm - Spotlight session - Taxation and Philanthropy (OECD netFWS's 2021 Annual Meeting)
As part of the OECD netFWD’s 2021 Annual Meeting “Strategic Foresight & Philanthropy: Learning from the future to shape the post-2030 agenda”, this spotlight session featured the findings from the first large-scale international comparative study on Taxation and Philanthropy, led by the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration and the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy.
David Bradbury presented this report, with opening remarks by Prof. Henry Peter, Head of the GCP.
You can now download the presentation>>
11.02.2021 | 12.00-13.30 - Rencontre en ligne MIA : “Les nouvelles modalités de financement à impact sociétal”
Cet événement a lieu dans le cadre du cycle “Philanthropie et recherche de fonds” de la Maison internationale des associations.
A l’aide d’exemples concrets tirés de la pratique, cette présentation visera (i) à présenter certains des enseignements qui peuvent être tirés des projets d’ores et déjà initiés et (ii) à fournir des pistes aux associations qui envisagent d’explorer de nouveaux chemins en vue de financer leurs activités.
Intervenants :
Prof. Henry Peter, Directeur du GCP
Philipp Fischer, Academic fellow du GCP
La présentation est disponible>>. La vidéo est également en ligne>>.
02.02.2021 | 12h15-13h30 - Philanthropy Lunch: How can philanthropy support companies to advance human rights?
Panel moderated by Prof. Henry Peter, Head of the GCP
Speakers:
Prof. Dorothee Baumann-Pauly, Director of the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights, UNIGE (Geneva School for Economics and Management) and Research Director at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights
Dr. Giulia Neri-Castracane, Lecturer UNIGE, Lawyer
François Zimeray, former French Ambassador for Human Rights, Lawyer
Conclusion and update of the GCP activities, Prof. Henry Peter
Watch the video>> and have a look at the presentation>>
2020
16.12.2020 | 14h15-15h30. Online panel discussion “Towards a novel understanding of non-WEIRD philanthropy”
Panel:
Gilles Carbonnier, Vice president, ICRC
Etienne Eichenberger, Managing Partner at WISE - Philanthropy Advisors
Sonia Sanmartin, Founder, In Emotion
Moderation:
Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio, Holder of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations Chair in Behavioral Philanthropy, UNIGE
Dr. Joost Monks, Lecturer, UNIGE
This event takes place at the occasion of the "Many Faces of Philanthropy" semester course (GSEM)
25-26-27.11.2020 International Conference Taxation and Philanthropy, University of Geneva
- 26.11.2020 - 18:15-19:45 - Conference open to the public (video>>)
Key note speaker: Mr Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD.
Presentation of the results of an international study conducted jointly by the OECD and the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy.
At this occasion, the Fondation Lombard Odier Prize for Academic Excellence in Philanthropy will be awarded.
- 25,26,27.11.2020 - Online scientific workshops (open to the public>>)
The Concept Paper of the Conference describing the principal research questions and the programme are available.
More info on the Conference website>>
18.11.2020 | 12.00 pm- 1.30 pm - Key learnings from the Lemanic region and opportunities for other cantons
How can we further strengthen the philanthropy ecosystem? How can we do better, more efficiently? What can other cantons learn from the Lemanic region?
One year after the publication of the study « Doing Better, More Efficiently : Measuring and Enhancing Philanthropic Vitality in the lemanic region », this webinar is the opportunity to discuss key learnings, next steps and opportunities for engagement.
Speakers :
Dr. Maximilian Martin
Prof. Henry Peter
Dr. Pascale Vonmont
17.11.2020 - Online Legal update for International NGOs
Event organised by the Centre d'Accueil de la Genève Internationale, in partnership with the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Tuesdays, 12h15-13h00
Past sessions: 27.10, 03.11, 10.11
11-13.11.2020 - Arnova Conference 2020
- 13.11.2020, 5:45 pm: Online workshop "Advancing Knowledge of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Education"
"Public-private partnership in higher education: A case study of the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy presented by Kinga Zsofia Horvath and Prof. Henry Peter.
The presentation of the event is now available>>
29.10.2020 - Diversité dans la gouvernance des fondations
INTRODUCTION – 12:15 pm
Prof. Henry Peter, directeur du Centre en Philanthropie
PANEL – 12:20 pm
Modéré par Laetitia Gill, Directrice exécutive du GCP
Catherine Labouchère, présidente de la fondation ISREC
Dr. Aline Kratz-Ulmer, Academic Fellow du GCP
Nicolas de Tonnac, membre du conseil de la fondation Foyer Handicap
CONCLUSION – 1:20 pm
ACTUALITES du GCP – 1:25 pm
Henry Peter
FIN – 1:30 pm
The presentation is now online, as well as the video>>
20.10.2020 - Impact HUB Ticino : "La Responsabilità Sociale delle Imprese, la Filantropia e gli SDGs"
Presentation by Prof. Henry Peter.
The presentation is now online here >>
01.10.2020 - Online Philanthropy Lunch
Philanthropic funding for individuals: historical and contemporary challenges
Panel- 12h15
Ludovic Tournès, Professor of International History, UNIGE
James Allen Smith, Vice-President and Director of Research and Education of the Rockefeller Archive Center
Michel Carton, Emeritus Professor in Development Studies, The Graduate Institute
Anton Tarradellas, Researcher and Lecturer in International History, UNIGE
Panel moderated by Prof. Henry Peter, Head of the GCP
Q&A – 1:00 pm
CONCLUSION - 1:20 pm
UPDATE on the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy – 1:25 pm
Laetitia Gill, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
End – 1:30 pm
The presentation and the video of the event are now online.
22.09.2020 - Philanthropy Lunch virtuel : Mapping the Swiss Philanthropic Landscape through big-data
PANEL – 12:00 pm
Moderation by Prof. Henry Peter
Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio, holder of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations Chair in behavioural Philanthropy. Presentation of the mapping research on Philanthropic foundations
Karin Jestin, Strategic Philanthropy Advisor and Founder, Philanthropic & Humanitarian Initiatives (PHI)
Marc Pfitzer, Managing Director, FSG
Q&A – 1:00 pm
UPDATE on the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy – 1:25 pm
Laetitia Gill, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
END – 1:30 pm
OPEN SESSION – 1:30 - 2:00 pm with Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio for the participants who would like to pursue the discussion
The powerpoint presentation and the video of the event are now online.
12.06.2020 - Philanthropy Lunch virtuel : Université de Genève, COVID et Philanthropie: les initiatives pro-sociales de l’Université et de ses partenaires dans le contexte du COVID-19
Evénement présidé par Yves Flückiger, recteur de l'Université de Genève.
INTRODUCTION – 12h15
Prof. Yves Flückiger, recteur de l’Université de Genève
Prof. Henry Peter, directeur du Centre en Philanthropie
PANEL – 12h20
Dre Stéphane Couty, secrétaire générale de la fondation des HUG
Prof. Samia Hurst-Majno, cheffe du groupe Ethical, legal, and social issues de la Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force et directrice de l'Institut Éthique Histoire Humanités (IEH2) de l'Université de Genève
Firoz Ladak, CEO des fondations Edmond de Rothschild
Dr Thomas Maillart, Président d’Open Geneva et Maître d’enseignement et de recherche à l’Université de Genève
Patrick Odier, Président de la fondation Lombard Odier
Panel modéré par le prof. Henry Peter
FIN– 13h30
Vidéo de l'événement disponible en ligne >>
06.02.2020 - Philanthropy Lunch : La fondation à l'épreuve du temps
Speakers:
Dr Parisima Vez, ancienne professeure titulaire à l’Université de Fribourg, responsable de la surveillance des fondations du canton de Fribourg
Dr Lukas von Orelli, président de SwissFoundations, directeur de la fondation Velux, Zurich
Monsieur Jean Pirrotta, directeur de l’autorité de surveillance des fondations du canton de Genève
Panel modéré par Dr Loïc Pfister, associé chez LPPV avocats, Lausanne, membre de conseils de fondation.
The summary notes and the powerpoint presentations are available.
2019
11.12.2019 - Philanthropy Lunch: " Water as a public good: Room for philanthropy"
Speakers:
Dr. Danilo Türk, Chairman of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace and former president of Republic of Slovenia
Dr. Mara Tignino, Lead Legal Specialist, Platform for International Water Law at the Geneva Water Hub; Reader, Faculty of Law and Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva
Cédric Lecamp, Senior Investment Manager – Thematic Equities, Pictet-Water fund
Panel moderated by Prof. Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Geneva and Geneva Water Hub; Member of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace
The summary notes and the powerpoint presentation are available.
17.10.2019 - The art of giving - Art law and philanthropy
Maison des fondations, Geneva, 8.15 am - 6.00 pm
Annual conference of the Art Law Foundation (ALF) and the Centre for Art Law (CDA) organized in partnership with the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy.
The Programme and the summary notes are available.
Watch the full lecture online >>
01.10.2019 - Opening Conference of Uni3 - Vers une nouvelle philanthropie ?
Key note: Henry Peter, Head, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Free entrance. Uni Dufour, Auditoire Rouiller, U300 |2.30
Watch the full conference online >>
01.10.2019 - Forum des fondations 2019, IMD Lausanne
Meilleures pratiques de gouvernance pour répondre aux besoins sociétaux ?
SwissFoundations event, in partnership with ACAD, AGFA, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy, IMD and proFonds
11.09.2019 - Philanthropy Lunch: "Philanthropic organization and business activity:
what are the tax issues?"
Speakers:
Prof. René Bekkers, Director of the Center for Philanthropic Studies at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Dr. Raphaël Gani, Judge, Swiss Federal Administrative Court
Prof. Xavier Oberson, Professor of Swiss and International Tax Law, University of Geneva
Panel moderated par Dr. Giedre Lideikyte Huber, Senior research associate, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Summary notes and the powerpoint presentations are available.
27.06.2019 - Philanthropy Lunch: "Why do people give?"
Speakers:
Prof. Florian Cova, Lauréat FNS Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship 2018 in philosophy, Faculty of Humanities and CISA, University of Geneva
Dr. Emma Tieffenbach, lecturer in Philosophy of Philanthropy, Academic fellow of the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio, Assistant Professor, Edmond de Rothschild Foundations Chair in behavioural philanthropy
Panel moderated by Prof. David Sander, Head of CISA, University of Geneva
Summary notes and the powerpoint presentation are available.
2018
10.12.2018 - Colloque "Philanthropie, émotions et empathie: quels liens ?"
02.10.2018 - Forum des fondations 2018 "Les meilleurs pratiques de gouvernance des fondations - quelle actualité?"
A SwissFoundations event, in collaboration with proFonds, AGFA, ACAD, IMD and the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
18.09.2018 - Philanthropy Lunch: "Genève et la philanthropie : un état d'esprit ?"
Speakers:
«Genève, une philanthropie galopante»
Prof. Olivier Fatio, professeur honoraire, Faculté de théologie, UNIGE
«Quels défis humanitaires attendent Genève?»
Dr. Peter Maurer, président, CICR
Modération: Prof. François Dermange, professeur d’éthique, Faculté de théologie, UNIGE
Summary notes and last news from the Centre are available
17.09.2018 - "Philanthropy & Global health: opportunities for sustainable impact", in partnership with the Club Diplomatique de Genève. (sur invitation)
The presentations are available.
06.06.2018 - Philanthropy Series: "Institutional investors’ engagement
and other ESG policies: why and how?" Organized by the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy, in partnership with the University of Cambridge
08.05.2018 - Philanthropy Lunch: "Ethique: quelle priorité pour faire le plus de bien?"
Organized by the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy, in association with Effective Altruism Geneva
Summary notes and presentation are available.
19.04.2018 - Conférence: "2018 OECD Report on Global Philanthropy for Development"
in association wit h the Graduate Institute and OECD
22.02.2018 - Philanthropy lunch: "Engage or exclude: What is the best way to align investments with mission?"
Organized by the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy, in association with ethos and Cambridge University.
Summary notes and the presentation are available.
2017
21.11.2017 - Philanthropy lunch: "Impact Measurement: What's new?"
Organized by the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy, in association with Philanthropy Impact
Summary notes and the presentations are available.