Giving oneself to others
Because of the nature of our work, we often emphasize the importance of professionalization, both in the activities we carry out ourselves and in those we encourage our clients to undertake. Although we operate within an ecosystem that is strongly driven by values, it is…
2025 in 3 Challenges
A new year begins, bringing with it new horizons and new challenges. Below, we outline the three main challenges that the Third Sector will need to address in 2025:
Investing in…
CHRISTMAS AND PHILANTHROPY
On Christmas: In just a few days, the frantic pace of professional activity in the final stretch of the year will come to an abrupt pause. The reason? Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, followed by a period of relative calm until New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—which, in many countries, will continue through Epiphany…
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens’s novel A Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859, is set in Paris and London just before and during the French Revolution. In the same way, the key to the upcoming European Parliament elections may lie in two other cities in Central and…
NOBLE CAUSES AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Those of us who work in the Third Sector and, in particular, in a values-driven segment with a clearly defined anthropological vision and a compass pointing toward a clear moral north, are truly fortunate. We are fortunate because we help an ecosystem of people and…
ON “ADVOCACY” AND “LOBBY”
In the world of the Third Sector, NGOs, and social enterprises, the terms “advocacy” and “lobbying” are often used interchangeably, even though they refer to different activities. Both are crucial for driving change and influencing public policy, but…
THINK AS AN INVESTMENT
(former Research Assistant at Fortius)
“Thinking is the activity of the soul when it engages in dialogue with itself, asking and answering questions, sometimes affirming and sometimes denying,” says Socrates.
The thirst for immediacy that characterizes today’s society has as its…
ORGANIZED AND STRONG CIVIL SOCIETY
An organized civil society is the cornerstone of a stable and functioning democracy. It is made up of a wide range of non-governmental organizations, community groups, nonprofit organizations, trade unions, and other actors within a rich ecosystem that…
ALLIANCES
Partnerships and cooperation are essential in every area of life. They are equally important in professional settings and, of course, within the Third Sector. They are particularly valuable for sharing both positive and negative experiences, so that…
FIRST, CREATE VALUE
In an increasingly competitive world, nonprofit organizations (NGOs) face the constant challenge of raising funds. However, beyond simply asking for more donations or sponsorships, it is essential for these organizations to recognize the importance of…