wise publications

Book

  • Confidence of a Philanthropist, Six family entrepreneurs reveal their commitments to philanthropy. Banque du Luxembourg. Collection of testimonials and editing: wise partnership. Geneva, June 2009.
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  • 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 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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  • Volume 2 - role of traditional advisors
    Le rôle des conseillers traditionnels dans l’offre de services philanthropiques pour leurs clients HNWI, study produced by Scorpio Partnership for NPC, wise and the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Londres, October 2008.
    summary of the study's findings in English Download the document
  • Volume 3 - disadvantaged youth in Geneva
    Recommandations for private donors and foundations, study produced by wise, March 2009.
    disadvantaged youth in Geneva Download the document

Case Studies

  • Case study: Promoting philanthropy in Luxembourg, published by FSG Social Impact Advisors and wise, Geneva, November 2008.
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«it is more difficult to give money away intelligently that it is to earn it in the first place»

Andrew Carnegie, industrialist and philanthropist