AI and Fundraising
AI and FUNDRAISING AI is becoming a practical tool in modern fundraising. More and more organizations use AI to identify new donor leads, build engagement strategies, and support proposal writing and editing. When used well, AI can save time, improve quality and...
CRKBO Renews HVFC’s Registration for 2026
CRKBO Renews HVFC's Registration for 2026 Once again this year, CRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs) has registered HVFC again! The registration is a sign of the quality we’re proud of — not as a formality, but as part of how we run our trainings and...
11 years HVFC | How It All Started
11 years of Fundraising Consultancy How it all started In 2015, I felt it was time for a new chapter. After leading the business development teams of three INGOs, I wanted to work with more organizations—to help them diversify and grow their funding. Years of global...
the Netherlands Coalition Agreement 2026–2030: a cautious reset for international development
Coalition Agreement 2026–2030 a cautious reset for international development The newly published Dutch Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, “Getting to Work – Building a Better Netherlands”, signals a notable shift in the government’s approach to international...
Webinar: Understanding the Netherlands’ New Development Priorities
Understanding the Netherlands' New Development Priorities Webinar On 20 February 2025, the Dutch government has introduced a new direction for its development policy, as outlined in the Beleidsbrief Ontwikkelingshulp. With significant budget cuts and a sharpened focus...
White Paper: Implications of the new Dutch international development budget
White Paper Implications of the new Dutch international development budget A sector under pressure The Dutch government’s newly proposed international development budget introduces drastic cuts that will reshape the sector. Starting with a €300 million reduction in...Webinar: HVFC Brown bag lunch on the new Dutch international development budget
BROWN BAG LUNCH ON THE NEW DUTCH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUDGET Webinar HVFC and the Hague Humanity Hub hosted a brown bag lunch session to discuss the new Dutch international development budget released on 17 September 2024. We were joined by Koos de Bruijn,...
HVFC in USA
HVFC in USA This week Han Valk is in the USA. In this short interview we will learn a bit more about what he is doing there, but also about what HVFC does in the USA. Where are you? I arrived in Washington D.C. on Sunday evening. This is an important city for us, as a...
New Tax Scheme for Singapore Philanthropy
New tax scheme for Singapore philanthropy Singapore is set to implement a new tax scheme that will enable donors with family offices to receive a 100% tax deduction for overseas donations, effective on January 1st, 2024. This marks a significant shift in the...
Goodbye 2022!
Goodbye 2022! It’s the end of the year – a time of introspection and reflection. We asked HVFC’s Founder and CEO Han Valk three big questions as we looked back on an eventful and memorable 2022. How do you look back at 2022? It has been a year of extremes. Can...