Continuing education

In collaboration with several partners, the GCP offers professionals access to new skills through teaching rooted in research and current practices.

Since 2021, the University of Geneva has been offering a certifying degree in Philanthropy designed for philanthropy professionals or anyone wishing to steer their career in this sector.

2nd edition of a interdisciplinary programme that is unique in Europe, the:

Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Philanthropy
This programme is composed of 3 Certificates in Advanced Studies (CAS):

The MAS programme in Philanthropy at the University of Geneva's Centre for Continuing and Distance Education, co-developed by Danièle Castle, Laetitia Gill and Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio, and in which the GCP, GFRI and Genevensis are partners.

Registration

  • Early bird deadline - 30 June 2025

  • Registration deadline - 31 July 2025

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Masterclass 2025 - 26-28 March 2025 (in French)

3 days of training at the Château de Bossey (VD) to take stock of the recent evolution of philanthropy and its impact on foundations.

In 2025, after 11 editions and more than 275 participants in Romandie, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation continues to organise the Master Class in Philanthropy, in partnership with the Center for Philanthropy Studies Basel (CEPS) and the Centre en philanthropie of the University of Geneva.

Registrations are now open !

Discover the 2025 edition brochure and register using this registration form.

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In adition, thanks to the support of SwissFoundations and proFonds, the GCP is pleased to present the training courses related to philanthropy and the non-profit sector in Switzerland. Our database, which can be consulted here, is intended to be a living document - courses related to philanthropy will be added as they are created and made available here.

 

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