Author Archive:
Henry Peter
The complicated issue of tax incentives
Are tax incentives a valuable tool to stimulate philanthropy? There are no easy or clear-cut answers In a 2020 report titled ‘Taxation and philanthropy’, all 40 countries studied by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and …
The European Academy of Strategic Philanthropy: A journey towards the European philanthropy of tomorrow
A few weeks ago, Fondation de France and the Centre for Philanthropy of the University of Geneva (GCP) hosted a unique event gathering leading European foundations and academics to reflect on current and future perspectives …
The Routledge Handbook of Taxation and Philanthropy
Taxation of philanthropy is a heterogeneous topic that extends to multiple scientific disciplines. For academics and practitioners working in philanthropy, it is not uncommon to turn to branches such as philosophy, law, sociology, and economics …
Corporations as new philanthropists
Philanthropy is evolving, with corporations playing a growing role among the more traditional players in the sector. Can it be said that they are new philanthropists? Why and what does that mean? As new actors …
Tax support for philanthropy: Striking the right balance
Philanthropy plays an important role in most countries in mobilising private support for the public good. The work of philanthropic organisations is especially evident in moments of hardship and crisis, such as natural disasters, national …
