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Case Studies
- Case study Series: Foundations,
published by WISE, Geneva, September 2011.
LEVERAGING GRANTS WITHIN A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT
The World Scout Organisation is a world movement which counts 31 million members in 161 countries, organised in local scout organisations under the umbrella of National Scout Organisations (NSO) in each country. In its modus operandi, each NSO has its own budget and develops programmes with the support of the World Bureau, which shepherds the movement. Through this constellation the World Scout Foundation aims to support the growth of the movement by providing financial resources to the World Scout Organisation.
How it started
Since the beginning, the movement has reached millions of youth and numerous initiatives have emerged through local scout associations that have changed the life of many disadvantaged communities. The capacity of scouts around the world to give the impulse for positive change in their environment has been far reaching. As expressed by John Geoghegan, director of the World Scout Foundation, “many great ideas emerge and the ongoing aspiration is to transform these great ideas into great actions”.
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- Case study Series: Family Philanthropy,
published by WISE, Geneva, May 2011.
A PLATFORM TO UNITE FAMILIES IN JOINT ACTION
Anna was 23 when her parents asked her and her three brothers (aged 16, 18 and 21) to engage the family in philanthropic work. They were given a four-year budget and a free hand to invest in the projects of their choice. The only constraint was to get personally involved in the projects that they were supporting, by establishing regular contacts with the beneficiaries and visiting them in the field.
How it started
“We were already giving to non-profit organizations, in the usual anonymous way,” says Ivan, the father. “My parents and grandparents always taught me to share. We want to go further with our children. We want to teach them to give spontaneously, to make them aware of their privileged background, and that the bubble in which they live does not reflect the reality of the world. By involving them actively in our project, and by sending them into the field, we hope that they will “live” their philanthropy and discover new situations. We are also encouraging them to spend more time together, so that they get to know each other better, in spite of the geographic distance imposed by their studies. It is essential for them to remain united. I think this project will also be useful in the long run, if it teaches them something about asset management. We shall see! They are still a bit young for that, and I would like our project to remain as simple as possible.”
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- Case study: Promoting philanthropy in Luxembourg,
published by FSG Social Impact Advisors and WISE, Geneva, November 2008.
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Book
- Good ideas and new ideas - A report from Families in Philanthropy 2010
Private events generally don’t change anyone’s perspective of what might be our appreciation of the world. However in some conferences we meet interesting people who give us a new perspective on what we are doing, or not yet doing, and with whom we would like to continue exchanging ideas.
If you want the full version, please contact us - Confidence of a Philanthropist,
Six family entrepreneurs reveal their commitments to philanthropy. Banque du Luxembourg. Collection of testimonials and editing: WISE. Geneva, June 2009.
news
- Why others? Philanthropy as opportunity,
Etienne Eichenberger, Karin Jestin, Thierry Lombard, Maurice Machenbaum, Matthieu Ricard, John Ward, and Gabs, Geneva, September 2008.
www.whyothers.org
Otherwise - Insight in Philanthropy
- Volume 4 - Private foundations, umbrella foundations, which alternative for Swiss donors?
Recommandations for private donors and foundations, study produced by WISE, December 2010.
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- Volume 3 - disadvantaged youth in Geneva
Recommandations for private donors and foundations, study produced by WISE, March 2009.
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- Volume 2 - role of traditional advisors
The role of traditional advisors in offering philanthropy services to high-net-worth clients, study produced by Scorpio Partnership for NPC, WISE and the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Londres, October 2008.
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- Volume 1 - expectations of UHNWI
Philanthropy amongst ultra high net worth individuals and family offices in Europe: The United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany, study produced by Scorpio Partnership for NPC, WISE and the Bertelsmann Foundation, London, September 2007.
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