Research

Venture philanthropy is a growing movement in Europe. EVPA is committed to research about the operational models of venture philanthropy and its impact. EVPA’s business school members have formed a sub-group with a common interest in teaching and research.

Below is a selection of articles and research materials on venture philanthropy.
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Finanzierung von Sozialunternehem, Konzepte zur finanziellne Unterstutzung von Social Entrepreneurs, published by Shaffer Poeschel, Germany in July 2007, chapter Venture Philanthropy in Europa by Max Martin and Rob John
Venture Philanthropy takes off in Europe; Die Stiftung Oct 2008; Rob John
Zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen stärken = Venture Philanthropy?, Michael Alberg-Seberich, BBE Newsletter 8/2009
Venture Philanthropy chapter (Rob John) in A Guide to Giving, 3rd Edition, published by Philanthropy UK
Inside Venture Philanthropy: The concept and its application. MBA dissertation by Ravinol Chambers, 2008
Existing Venture Philanthropy Funds Characteristics: A Prelininary Overview (First Draft); JPA Europe Limited, April 2008
Venture Philanthropy Funds; John Pepin and Ilan Vuddamalay
Philipp Hoelscher's recent article (German text) in Die Stiftung magazine: Engagement, Partnerschaft, Wissenstransfer - Venture Philanthropy konkret
Vers une " nouvelle philanthropie " : une réelle perspective européenne? by Francois d'Ormesson (previously published in Valeurs Vertes magazine)
Taming the Wild West by Rob John (published in Postings, Autumn 2006, Skoll Centre, Oxford)
Alliance magazine September 2004
Creating a VP Operation by Stephen Dawson
Council of Foundations Board Briefing Paper on Venture Philanthropy
Good Results will be Addictive by John Pepin
Venture Philanthropy by David Carrington
Venture Philanthropy by John Pepin
Venture Philanthropy in Europe: Obstacles and Opportunities (This is a summary; the full report can be obtained by emailing a request to )
Venture Philanthropy in Europe, Rob John, Skoll Centre Working Paper (2006), Oxford University
Beyond the Cheque: how venture philanthropists add value, Rob John, Skoll Centre Working Paper (2007), Oxford University

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