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Factary has just completed the first published study of large-scale personal philanthropy in the Netherlands.

“A Study of Major Gift Potential in the Netherlands” shows that philanthropists are making very large gifts (we identified philanthropic gifts from living individuals of up to €2.2m.) The report also highlights the differing expectations of philanthropists and non-profit organizations (NPOs); NPOs are reluctant to provide the levels of service and involvement demanded by the philanthropists.

The report won substantial press coverage, with Trouw, FM, Vakblad Fondsenwerving, Site Telegraaf, Metro and others covering the news. Download the press release here, or contact Martine Godefroid, Managing Director Europe for further information.

Chris Carnie and Martine Godefroid from Factary attended the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) conference in Paris. The event attracted more than 240 people from philanthropy, finance, banking and foundations. An extraordinary array of new forms of philanthropy, new thinking about social ventures and strategies emerged during the day.

Factary works on strategic funding and has researched venture philanthropy for a number of clients, most recently in a study on major gift fundraising in the Netherlands. Factary is an associate member of EVPA.