# Spanish philanthropy institute formed

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2002/01/04/spanish-philanthropy-institute-formed/
- Published: 2002-01-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Philanthropy and Development Institute has been formed in Barcelona in Spain to promote philanthropy and develop the voluntary sector in Spain. Executive Manager Dr Manuel Palencia-Lefler says that it is the “first institution [of its kind] in Spain.”     Advertisement The Philanthropy and Development Institute has been formed in Barcelona in Spain to promote philanthropy and develop the voluntary sector in Spain. Executive Manager Dr Manuel Palencia-Lefler says that it is the “first institution [of its kind] in Spain.”         It includes links to relevant consultants, trade magazines, online forums, and training companies, but almost all are American.         To coincide with its launch the Institute is publishing a fundraising handbook for Spanish organisations, which is now listed in the UK Fundraising Bookshop.     Visit the Philanthropy and Development Institute.     Yahoo raises funds for Shelter with Kissathon (5 January 2002) New IT company for charities (7 January 2002) UK public's views of overseas aid 'out-of-date' (7 January 2002)