Study Visits
Study visits are our flagship initiative allowing for deep exploration of the community foundation field in a specific country and for mutual learning. As part of a European delegation of community foundation practitioners, participants learn first-hand and in-person from the hosts and from the diverse experiences of community foundations across Europe and use these insights to inform the community foundation development in their home country.
Study visits are a central part of the ECFI learning experience. Every year, we partner with a national community foundation support organisation and we build together a rich interactive programme.
Study visits bring together one community foundation practitioner from each country in Europe, who is willing to learn from the host’s activities and that of other participants, to contribute with their own knowledge and experience, and to share learning on their return.
Usually lasting from 3-5 days, this rich immersive experience is an unmissable chance to grow your practice, your organisation and build new alliances.
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2026 ECFI Study Visit
Overview
The dates and place for the 2026 ECFI Study Visit will be announced mid of 2026.
Who Will Participate
Community foundations’ practitioners from across Europe, ideally one per country.
What Is Expected from Participants
To ensure a productive and meaningful experience, participants are expected to:
- Fully engage in all activities and discussions
- Actively contribute by sharing experiences, challenges, and insights
- Have a working level of English for group exchanges
- Share what they learn in their local context (e.g., via presentations, reports, or workshops)
Further resources regarding study visits can be found in the Knowledge Centre
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Programme Lead
Further resources regarding study visits can be found in the Knowledge Centre
