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
PANEL
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PANEL
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
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.