As part of the AIC's Professionals & Entrepreneurs Series, we are delighted to invite you to our next evening networking event with a panel discussion on philanthropy. The panel will feature two experts in the Swiss philanthropic market…
Philanthropy: overview and solutions to organize and facilitate national and international gifts
Oct. 1, 2024
Spaces
Rue de Lausanne 15 - 5th Floor,
Geneva 1202
Switzerland
Description
As part of the AIC's Professionals & Entrepreneurs Series, we are delighted to invite you to our next evening networking event with a panel discussion on philanthropy. The panel will feature two experts in the Swiss philanthropic market: Ms. Sabrina Grassi, Director General of Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and Mr. Etienne Eichenberger, Partner at WISE Philanthropy Advisors.
We will first understand the current philanthropic landscape and its trends and evolutions, in Switzerland and at a global scale, then explore the solutions that exist to organize and facilitate one's philanthropy in a flexible, safe and efficient manner, including cross-border gifts. The panelists will also share their perspectives that are relevant both for non-profits seeking funding as well as philanthropists who are planning and monitoring projects, including the evolving trend in donors' wishes, way of doing philanthropy and insight on impact driven projects.
Come join us for this special panel discussion on philanthropy, a fascinating and topical subject with growing importance in Switzerland and beyond.
Featured Speakers
Speaker Sabrina Grassi
Sabrina Grassi, Director General - Swiss Philanthropy Foundation Sabrina Grassi joined Swiss Philanthropy Foundation in 2015 and holds since 2020 the position of Director General. In this position, she participates in the deployment of the Foundation’s strategy, advises private and institutional donors, oversees good governance and the development of hosted …
Sabrina Grassi, Director General - Swiss Philanthropy Foundation
Sabrina Grassi joined Swiss Philanthropy Foundation in 2015 and holds since 2020 the position of Director General. In this position, she participates in the deployment of the Foundation’s strategy, advises private and institutional donors, oversees good governance and the development of hosted funds as well as the Foundation’s team, while acting as liaison with the Board of Trustees. Previously, she worked in the field of international trade, in close contact with public and private institutional clients in Switzerland and various European countries. She holds a degree in International Relations. She then went on to perfect her skills with a DAS in commodities trading. She is fluent in 5 languages. She has been a member of the Board of Directors of SwissFoundations since 2020, the national association of donor foundations, and has taken over as President since June 2023.
Speaker Etienne Eichenberger
Etienne Eichenberger, Partner - WISE Philanthropy Advisors Etienne Eichenberger is a partner at WISE-philanthropy advisors, one of the most recognized philanthropic advisory firms in Europe. For the past 20 years, he has been providing personalized service to donors, entrepreneurs and foundations. WISE has been recognized by its peers for the quality of …
Etienne Eichenberger, Partner - WISE Philanthropy Advisors
Etienne Eichenberger is a partner at WISE-philanthropy advisors, one of the most recognized philanthropic advisory firms in Europe. For the past 20 years, he has been providing personalized service to donors, entrepreneurs and foundations. WISE has been recognized by its peers for the quality of its work and its pioneering spirit. He is also President of the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, co-founder of Foundation Board Accademy and sits on the advisory board of the Debiopharm Chair on Family Philanthropy at IMD in Lausanne and Board for Good in Zurich. Etienne is married and has 3 children.
Date and Time
Tue, Oct. 1, 2024
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(GMT+0200) Europe/Zurich
Location
Spaces
Rue de Lausanne 15 - 5th Floor,
Geneva 1202
Switzerland
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