The regeneration of our communities through community foundations and the SDGs
This publication positions community foundations as key actors in regenerating communities by aligning local action with the SDGs. Using the Raimat Lleida Community Foundation as an example, it shows how regeneration can be operationalised through interconnected focus areas such as social action, culture, innovation, and environmental sustainability. By mobilising local actors, fostering leadership, and building cross-sector partnerships, community foundations create collaborative systems that strengthen resilience, support local economies, and enable long-term, place-based transformation.
2023 exchanges bring a youthful dynamic
This piece shows how CF2CF exchanges are injecting new energy into the community foundation field, particularly through youth engagement and cross-border collaboration. Romania’s dynamic ecosystem plays a central role, offering models for fundraising, leadership, and civic participation. The exchanges connect organisations across Europe to share practices, co-develop projects, and address overlooked issues such as rural marginalisation. A strong focus is placed on intergenerational cooperation, helping younger actors step into leadership while drawing on the experience of older generations.
Stronger together: How community foundations in Italy are collaborating to tackle educational disadvantages among young people and their families
This blog shows how community foundations in Italy collaborate across regions to tackle educational disadvantage among children and families. Through joint projects, partnerships, and innovative approaches such as personal empowerment funds, they combine local knowledge with national coordination to create long-term educational and social impact.
#AllIn2019, Community Foundations of Canada conference – Views from four European participants
The #AllIn2019 Community Foundations of Canada Conference brought together over 700 delegates—including nine from Europe—to explore belonging, leadership, and the future of philanthropy. Through honest dialogue and diverse voices, participants reflected on inclusion, youth engagement, and rethinking power dynamics in community work. European attendees shared insights on how Canadian experiences—such as the Vital Signs approach, endowment building, and Indigenous-led initiatives—can inspire greater trust, collaboration, and social justice in their own contexts. The event strengthened transatlantic connections and a shared sense of belonging within the global community foundation movement.
