Thread by @foldenburg

My term as @DafneHQ chair ends. A huge thanks to all who helped bring both community #PEXforum and advocacy @PhilanthropyEU to the next level! In the spirit of brevity, allow me to share six reflections.

1. Philanthropy has such a vast, untapped potential: Online giving and #impinv are only getting started, a huge intergenerational wealth transfer is ongoing, and >99% of people are yet to be involved.

2. The inconvenient truth: #Foundations are stagnating while top-end wealth skyrockets. Closing the gap may require tackling unproductive endowments, high overheads, lack of diversity, top-down culture. This current crisis could be an opportunity for renewal.

3. Most causes today need cross-border thinking & action. Philanthropy needs to work seamlessly from local to global, starting with the (EU) Single Market to stay relevant vis-a-vis business and government
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4. Philanthropy will come in ever more forms and shapes. Wealth managers, funds, family offices, and - my personal prediction - „Phil-tech" platforms could become potent forces/alternatives, creating new user experiences #everyoneaphilanthropist

5. In the 21st century, the foundation model will be less relevant as a vehicle for charitable wealth preservation, but it holds much uncharted potential as a solution for ownership (and protection) of data, infrastructure, and heritage

6. Today more than ever, all this needs well funded & collaborating networks to #liftupphilanthropy. Go, @DafneHQ @The_EFC @_EVPA_ @ECFInews @Alliancemag @AriadneNetwork @wings_info @EDGEfunders! #PhilanthropyWorks #PhilanthropyDoesNotStop #philanthropy4good