03 September 2007

GPPi participates in panel at European Foundation Centre's Summer Academy on "Impact-Driven Philanthropy"

GPPi Associate Director Jan Martin Witte was a panelist at the European Foundation Centre's Summer Academy on "Impact-Driven Philanthropy" which took place on 3 -5 September in Heidelberg. The event was coorganized by the Centre for Social Investment, University of Heidelberg.

This year's Summer Academy aimed to introduce participants to the development process of high-impact philanthropy by displaying the rich panorama of leverage points a foundation has at its disposal to create impact. Through interactive group discussions and case study analysis, sessions also examined factors which may influence high-impact philanthropic strategies, such as internal and external conditions, leadership strategies and management.  

Jan Martin Witte participated in a panel on "Economic efficiency vs. creativity in philanthropy" which focused on professional project management, controlling and planning in the non-profit sector, which are often perceived as preventions to the ability to do good. Speakers at this session discussed whether or not this dilemma can be resolved.  

To download the program and a list of speakers, please click here.

For more information, please contact Jan Martin Witte.

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