Reserve your 2012 EVPA Directory!
by EVPA on April 17, 2012
The European Venture Philanthropy Directory, published annually, includes the profiles of all EVPA members and gives an overview of recent developments in venture philanthropy in Europe. It includes case studies from our full members showcasing how venture philanthropy works in practice and how it is increasing societal impact. The 2012 edition exclusively includes the executive summary of EVPA's first comprehensive report of the venture philanthropy industry in Europe. The full report will be published early next month.
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EVPA welcomes new full members
by EVPA on April 17, 2012
EVPA is delighted to welcome two new full members. Shaerpa, based in the Netherlands, supports families, funds and foundations that want to be actively involved in Venture Philanthropy Social Venturing or Impact Investing. They offer a wide range of made-to-measure services, such as project management, fund management, advice and knowledge exchange through workshops and courses as well as brainstorming dinners.
The Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation, set up by Crédit Agricole SA (France) and Grameen Trust (Bangladesh), aims to participate in the fight against poverty through the development and encouragement of micro-credit initiatives and social business projects and the provision of financial and technical support for microfinance institutions in developing or emerging countries.
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8th EVPA Annual Conference – SAVE THE DATE!
by EVPA on April 17, 2012
8th EVPA Annual Conference, 13-14 November 2012, Dublin, Ireland
Early next month, registrations will open for the premier event of the year for venture philanthropy and social investment. The 8th EVPA Annual Conference will take place on 13-14 November in Dublin, Ireland.
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The EU’s Social Business Initiative
by EVPA on April 16, 2012
The EU’s social business initiative
In 2011, the European Commission proposed amendments to the European Single Market. After a consultation period with individuals and organisations, the EU decided on ten proposals including the Social Business Initiative, aiming at improving the environment for social entrepreneurs.
At the end of 2011 the European Commission took a step forward in setting the foundations for a strong European market for social investment funds with its proposal for a regulation. The proposal set out a new “European Social Entrepreneur Fund label”, so that investors can easily identify funds that focus on investing in European social businesses. Setting a European framework and a clearly recognisable EU brand for social investment funds is now a vital process for a more transparent investor market and greater investor confidence.
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First keynote speakers for EVPA Annual Conference announced!
by EVPA on April 12, 2012
Backing the change-makers in a time of uncertainty: can we do more?
On 13 – 14 November around 400 delegates and leaders of the sector will convene in Dublin for EVPA’s 8th Annual Conference. This year the premier event in venture philanthropy and social investment looks at recent challenges that the sector faces with the theme of the conference being “
Backing the change-makers in an era of uncertainty: can we do more?”
First keynote speakers were announced last week, including
Mary Robinson from the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice and
Johann Andresen, owner and CEO of FERD, Norway. Both change-makers and visionaries of our time, they will certainly inspire all participants.
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