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
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