February 2010 | Vol. 4. No. 2
2010 sees the implementation of the new benchmarking and capacity-building programme area of the EFC. In the last few years the Centre has engaged in a process of re-thinking and re-strategising in order to develop a comprehensive and coherent capacity-building component within its programme structure.
Based on the recommendations of the report “Building Talent and Excellence with Foundations”, commissioned in 2008, and on its own learning experiences, the EFC decided to embark on an innovative approach in the professional development of foundation staff at the European level, connecting the Centre’s four programmatic objectives.
We are now proud to present a robust three-year work plan, structured around deliverables and a capacity-building presence on the new EFC website. The new capacity-building programme will be based on the following five components:
• International Fellowship Programme for Learning and Exchange in Philanthropy (IFP)
• Signposting
• Learning events
• Capacity-building products
• Network-building
On another note, Foundation Week is really gathering momentum, and I would like to draw your attention to two aspects in particular this month. First, I would encourage all our members that have not already done so to get their entry in for the 2010 Photo Competition. This year’s theme is “Working in Partnership” and members are encouraged to send in pictures that show what they have achieved by joining forces with other organisations. You can send in entries using our entry form up until the deadline on 28 February 2010.
Another initiative we would like you to get involved in at Foundation Week is showcasing your films, either made or supported by you. Throughout the Week, films will be screened in a dedicated ‘cinema style’ space in the Interactive Fair. I would like to encourage you all to send us your videos in mp2 format (DVD) by post to 78, avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1060 Brussels, Belgium as soon as possible.
Gerry Salole
EFC Chief Executive
