Chapel & York is pleased to announce two upcoming editions of its Philanthropy Breakfast Series in Geneva. Both events will be casual and discussion-led, using a Chatham House–style approach to support open and candid conversation.

Giving Vehicles in 2026

Date: Thursday, February 5 | 8:30–10:00

Details: This session will be co-hosted by Walder Wyss and will bring together a small group of peers for a candid, discussion-led conversation on giving vehicles and how they are being used in practice.

Venue: Details shared on confirmation

Audience: Wealth advisors, private bankers, lawyers, family office representatives, and philanthropy professionals

Fundraising in Freefall

Date: Friday, February 6 | 8:30–10:00

Details: This breakfast is focused on fundraising and NGO perspectives and looks at how organizations are navigating the 2026 funding environment following a challenging 2025

Venue: Details shared on confirmation

Audience: Fundraisers and NGO leaders

RSVP

Please don’t hesitate to email events@chapel-york.com to RSVP, we hope to see you in person soon!

This week in Geneva, Chapel & York hosted an insightful breakfast discussion bringing together leaders from across the philanthropy and wealth sectors to unpack one of the most pressing topics of 2025: cross-border giving in a time of policy and regulatory change.

Key Themes

From U.S. tax policy shifts to increasing complexity in international compliance, one thing became clear — global philanthropy is entering a new chapter that demands clarity, collaboration, and adaptability.

Our expert panellists

A huge thank you to our panellists for sharing their deep experience and candid insights:

• Nancy Bikson, Chapel & York
• Vincent Pfammatter, Walder Wyss Ltd
• Katharina Samara-Wickrama, Helia Collaborative

And to our moderator:

• Kelsi Kriitmaa, PhD, Kriitmaa Coaching and Consulting

And to everyone who joined us for the discussion – your questions and perspectives made it an engaging and constructive exchange.

What’s next

At Chapel & York, we’re proud to help bridge these global conversations and support funders, advisors, and nonprofits in navigating international giving with confidence.

Stay tuned for details on our next Geneva event in February 2026 in this new series of Philanthropy Breakfast Conversations.

Nous lançons une série de déjeuners mensuels à Paris pour vous aider dans vos projets de collecte de fonds à l’étranger.

Le principe est simple

· Un thème par déjeuner
· 12h30 à 14h00
· Vous amenez votre sandwich et votre boisson (nous fournissons le café !)
· Des speakers de haut niveau autour de chaque thème
· 10 participants par déjeuner
· Présentations et discussions en anglais
· Les 10 premières personnes à répondre seront invitées
· Les autres seront invitées en priorité aux prochains déjeuners

Premier déjeuner le 16 mai

Thème : « Collecter des fonds aux États-Unis dans l’Amérique de Trump »

Speakers

• Nancy Bikson, Directrice Générale de Chapel & York, avocate internationale spécialisée dans les thématiques fiscales et légales pour la collecte à l’étranger et particulièrement aux États-Unis
• Heather Hill, CNM, CFRE Hill, Responsable Philanthropie Internationale chez Chapel & York

Pour vous inscrire au déjeuner du 16 mai, répondez simplement à arnaud.marcilhacy@chapel-york.com et nous vous enverrons un mail de confirmation.

Did you know that charitable giving in the U.S. reached an impressive US$557 billion in 2023? (Giving USA 2024). Yes, you read that right. Out of this, a substantial US$36 billion came from Corporations, US$103 billion from Foundations and a whopping US$374 billion from individual donors with the remainder from bequests.

With over half of Americans actively participating in charitable giving, the reasons behind their generosity are as multifaceted as the donors themselves. Be it alumni upholding devotion to their alma mater, a US Foundation fostering innovation with exciting programs, or major donors with Dutch ancestry or interests, the diversity of American donors is as vast as the organisations they support.

With our 27 years of experience in the American market, we possess an intimate understanding of its nuances and want to leverage this knowledge for your benefit to help you tap into this multi billion dollar funding pool.

The Chapel & York Switzerland Foundation would like to invite you to our in-person, one-day, practical and targeted workshop, “Fundraising from America.”

Event Information

This exclusive event, scheduled for 29th October 2024 at the Centre International de Conférences Geneve (CICG)in Geneva, has been meticulously curated to give you practical information about tax and legal issues, fundraising information and the information you need to know to maximise your potential in the American market.

Led by international experts Nancy Bikson (International tax lawyer), Stephanie Veit  (American fundraiser) and Arnaud Marcilhacy (French fundraiser) you will benefit from over 50 years collective experience in global giving.

Workshop Details

And don´t forget we will also be delivering this sought after workshop in Amsterdam on 16th October if you cannot join us in Geneva. We look forward to seeing you at either event.

Did you know that charitable giving in the U.S. reached an impressive US$557 billion in 2023? (Giving USA 2024). Yes, you read that right. Out of this, a substantial US$36 billion came from Corporations, US$103 billion from Foundations and a whopping US$374 billion from individual donors with the remainder from bequests.

With over half of Americans actively participating in charitable giving, the reasons behind their generosity are as multifaceted as the donors themselves. Be it alumni upholding devotion to their alma mater, a US Foundation fostering innovation with exciting programs, or major donors with Dutch ancestry or interests, the diversity of American donors is as vast as the organisations they support.

With our 27 years of experience in the American market, we possess an intimate understanding of its nuances and want to leverage this knowledge for your benefit to help you tap into this multi billion dollar funding pool.

The Chapel & York EU Foundation would like to invite you to our in-person, one-day, practical and targeted workshop, “Fundraising from America.”

Event Information

This exclusive event, scheduled for 16th October 2024 at the beautiful Royal Industrieele Groote Club in Amsterdam, has been meticulously curated to give you practical information about tax and legal issues, fundraising information and the information you need to know to maximise your potential in the American market.

Led by international experts Nancy Bikson (International tax lawyer), Heather Hill, CNM, CFRE  (American fundraiser) and Arnaud Marcilhacy (French fundraiser) you will benefit from over 50 years collective experience in global giving.

Workshop Details

Unable to join us in Amsterdam? Watch this space for details of our upcoming event in Geneva.

Come Visit Us!

Come see us at stand 2 to explore the latest in international fundraising strategies and don’t miss out on an insightful session on global giving by our experts, Nancy Bikson and Heather Hill.

Whether you’re a seasoned international fundraiser or new to the field, this is a fantastic opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable insights.

See you there!

CASE Europe Annual Conference 2024

August 27 – 29, 2024. Manchester, United Kingdom

Experience and Expertise

With over 15 years of international experience in the non-profit and social impact sectors, Lior brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive, accountable, and empowering environments. Her extensive background in strategic organisational change, sustainable partnership building, and operational efficiency will be invaluable to our mission.

Lior’s leadership acumen is well-established, having successfully guided various organisations towards achieving their goals both internally and externally.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lior is a dedicated member of Giving Women, working tirelessly to strengthen women-led initiatives for women and girls around the world.

Please join us in welcoming Lior to our team. We are confident that her expertise and passion will significantly contribute to our Swiss foundation clients.

The Switzerland Foundation

Unlock the full potential of Swiss fundraising opportunities.

An In-person, Practical Workshop

Covid, inflation, wars, democracies at peril, a loss of truth – we currently live in times of multiple simultaneous crises. Yet, International funding from US Foundations is predicted to rise. How can you succeed in fundraising in this landscape in 2024? Find out how this market works, how big it is, where potential competitors are, what the expected hurdles are, how to identify your own prospects – and much more. Which British nonprofits have been successful in this market, and how can your organisation succeed as well? It’s mostly a non-googleable world, so join in or miss out!

Workshop Details

Join our in-person workshop on 4th July in central London. Be in the room with an international fundraising expert who can give you personalised support and guidance as well as connecting with your peers face to face.

Our workshop will be led by international development expert Eelco Keij who, after working for the United Nations, has provided training and support to hundreds of charities worldwide in their strategic search for US foundation & corporation funding. Eelco now resides in New York and works for World Wildlife Fund in climate fundraising as Manager of Foundation Relations.

We have limited the workshop to a maximum of 30 attendees to ensure focus on your own challenges and questions so don`t miss out by securing your spot now!

What participants will learn

• How to prospect and approach US Foundations in current challenging times
• Trends and amounts of international grants given out by US Foundations
• Real-world experiences shared by international fundraising experts
• An honest picture of the length and possible ups and downs of the fundraising process

Event information

• When? Thursday 4th July 2024 10am-3pm (lunch will be provided)
• Where? London, SW1 (full address details will be sent with ticket confirmation)

CFRE Points

Full participation in Fundraising from American Foundations for British Charities is applicable for 5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Book now

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity! Limited spots available for just 150GBP + VAT.