our organisation goal
Theory of Change
Why we exist
The change we want to see in society. We believe in:
- Employment as the key to sustainable prosperity
- Tackling unemployment to reduce inequality, poverty and distrust in institutions
- Financing social innovation, which is both crucial and challenging
10 years ago our Foundation was created, to make our philantrophic efforts more structured and professional. Philantrophy has always been in the DNA of the bank.
Alain Philippson, former chairman of Degroof Petercam2018
What we aim for
System change:
- Game-changing innovative organizations tackling root causes
- Evolving policies and norms
- Collaboration between social, public and private actors
What we deliver
Stronger organizations:
- Strong talent and leaders in the organizations supported
- Increased visibility and recognition, through our support
- DPF's model, encompassing venture and collaborative philanthropy, along with the organizations it supports, inspires others.
What we do
Support the most innovative organizations:
- Select and finance organizations that contribute to sustainable and fair employment
- Offer tailormade financial and extra-financial support, including events and peer exchanges
- Improve the efficiency of philanthropy in Belgium
What we invest
Key resources:
- Experienced team of 4
- Degroof Petercam and Degroof Petercam Foundation network
- Yearly grant budget of over 1 million euros
Rue de l'Industrie 44
1040 Brussels
Belgium
+32 2 287 91 111040 Brussels
Belgium
VAT BE 0403 212 172
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