Enlarging the Space for Philanthropy in Europe – Developing an Advocacy Roadmap Max von Abendroth, Executive Director, Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe (DAFNE), @bxlmax
DAFNE DAFNE | 18 July 2018 | Boston
Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe
26 members 10.000 foundations € 60 bn grants per year € 511 bn endowments & assets
Promoting the value of philanthropy DAFNE is about Advocacy Capacity Building Promoting the value of philanthropy
Philanthropy House| Brussels
Close to EU Institutions| Brussels
Philanthropy in Europe
Philanthropy in Europe - a snapshot GPEI scores (overall)* 4.5 – 5.0 4.0 – 4.49 3.5 – 3.99 3.0 – 3.49 2.5 – 2.99 * Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018 Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Europe - a snapshot GPEI categories* Ease of Operating Tax Incentives Cross-Border Flows Political Environment Socio-Cultural Environment * Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018 Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Europe - a snapshot GPEI scores (overall)* 4.5 – 5.0 4.0 – 4.49 3.5 – 3.99 3.0 – 3.49 2.5 – 2.99 * Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018 Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Europe - a snapshot GPEI scores (political env.)* 4.5 – 5.0 4.0 – 4.49 3.5 – 3.99 3.0 – 3.49 2.5 – 2.99 * Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018 Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Europe - a snapshot UK Potential impact of Brexit // Keiran Goddard , ACF (UK) Hungary Open Society Foundation leaving Hungary // Anke Pätsch, BVDS (D)
Philanthropy Advocacy Agenda
„Enlarging the Space for European Philanthropy“ Study on regulatory challenges for philanthropy across the EU (January 2018) „Enlarging the Space for European Philanthropy“ Authored by Oonagh Breen, Professor of Law at UCD Sutherland School of Law (IRL) Jointly commissioned by:
Europe‘s philanthropy sector speaking with one voice Alligned advocacy agenda Monitoring Legal Analysis Engagement Strategy
751 Members of the European Parliament Speaking to the EU 1 President & 27 Commissioners 751 Members of the European Parliament 28 Member States
with national and EU politicians How do we work? Developing an ADVOCACY AGENDA for philanthropy Building ALLIANCES for political impact Orchestrating an ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY with national and EU politicians
Single Market for Philanthropy “While it is very simple to move money across Europe as a commercial entity, philanthropic organisations in Europe are hitting a bumpier road. We are missing a single market for philanthropy in Europe.” Felix Oldenburg, DAFNE Chair
Current Policy Issues Foreign Funding Restrictions Cross-border taxation Co-investment: InvestEU Financing Terrorism Anti-money laundering EU Company Law Value Added Tax
Key policy asks Recognize Philanthropy Reduce barriers to cross-border Philanthropy Enable and protect Philanthropy Co-Invest for public good
DAFNE | www.dafne-online.eu| @DAFNEHQ Max von Abendroth | Executive Director | max.abendroth@dafne-online.eu
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