How Philanthropy Is Changing in Europe
An essential map of Europe’s evolving philanthropic landscape, packed with insider knowledge, first-hand interviews and practical intelligence for any fundraiser seeking to engage high-value donors across the continent.
There is a new age of philanthropy in Europe, a €50 billion-plus financial market. Changing attitudes to wealth, growing social need and innovations in finance are creating a revolution in how people give, aided and sometimes abetted by governments.
Mapping the changes, Christopher Carnie focuses on high-value philanthropists (people and foundations as ‘major donors’) investing or donating €25,000 upwards. Designed to help people find their way around the sector, this book includes interviews with philanthropists, advisers and fundraisers, and provides practical insider knowledge to access donors and donor information.
Complete with a substantial appendix of sources, it helps readers understand the revolution in philanthropy in Europe and provides market information for anyone building strategies for fundraising or philanthropy.
About Christopher Carnie
Christopher Carnie is a researcher, consultant and trainer in philanthropy and fundraising. Based near Barcelona, he works with foundations, NGOs, arts and educational organisations across Europe. He teaches at the University of Barcelona and at conferences throughout the continent.
Reviews
“Throughout the first four parts of the book the author successfully draws up the intellectual heritage of European philanthropy … the last four parts show a deep knowledge and thorough understanding that reveal his past on the inside of fund-raising, with colourful anecdotes and striking quotes … relevant for all professionals and aspiring professionals in social profit strategic planning.”
Voluntas
“At a time of great change, both in philanthropy and in Europe, this is an important book written by an accomplished and cerebral fundraising practitioner.”
Dr Beth Breeze, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent
“This book will be invaluable to anyone looking to improve effective giving in a new age of philanthropy.”
Guus Loomans, Charity manager, Rabobank
- Interview with Chris Carnie of The Factary (28 October 2008)
- Is major donor fundraising loonking new prospect threat (30 January 2017)
