The newly published annual report of the Dutch Postcode Loterij once again confirms why the organization remains one of the most influential philanthropic actors in Europe. In 2025, the lottery distributed €378 million to 174 charitable organizations. Together with...
The Hague Humanity Hub and HVFC
The Hague Humanity Hub and HVFC Fundraising Support ProgramThe Hague Humanity Hub and HVFC International are excited to continue to boost the fundraising knowledge and capability building for organizations and professionals in the peace and justice community. Access...
ADRA UK Trade Based Development Event London
Organized by ADRA UK on 18 May in London, HVFC consultant Kenneth Carol van Toll, will moderate a panel session showcasing ADRA’s emerging work in trade-based development and social business. The event will demonstrate how a mission-driven approach can empower...
Dioraphte Announces Leadership TransitionDioraphte Announces Leadership Transitionas Director Jasmijn Melse Steps Down
Dioraphte has announced that its Managing Director, Jasmijn Melse, will step down from her role this autumn after five years of leadership. The Board and team expressed their appreciation for her contributions and noted that, while they regret seeing her leave, they...
Webinar (21 may 2026): Education Above All’s catalytic funding for education
Funders Focus Webinar Education Above All’s catalytic funding for education What does it really take to move from funding projects… to funding change at scale? In this Funders Focus session, we go behind the scenes of one of the largest education-focused funders in...
Bank Philanthropy Desks
For many NGOs exploring individual giving in the Netherlands, bank philanthropy desks seem like a logical entry point to wealthy donors. They sit close to capital, understand philanthropy, and appear well connected. That logic is understandable. But it is also...
What This Time Asks: Dioraphte Rethinks the Role of Philanthropy
In a time of shifting funding landscapes, growing societal pressure, and rapid technological change, the role of philanthropic foundations is being fundamentally reconsidered. The 2025 annual report of Dioraphte, “Wat deze tijd vraagt”, offers a clear perspective:...
Webinar: Postcode Lottery Explained – Trust-Based Philanthropy & Funding Strategy
Do you want to better understand the Postcode Lottery (formerly the Dutch Postcode Lottery / Nationale Postcode Loterij)?How did this donor grow into one of the largest private funders in the world? Curious about Trust-Based Philanthropy — and how the Postcode Lottery...
Webinar: Raintree Foundation | Global South Philanthropy – the Raintree Approach
What can philanthropy learn from the Global South? In this Funders Focus webinar session, we’re going deep into a model that flips the script. 🎙️ Global South Philanthropy – the Raintree ApproachWith Leena Dandekar, Founder & Chairperson of Raintree Foundation...








