• Customise your own course schedule and gain access to the 8 online modules

  • Co-host 5 x 1.5 hr interactive sessions moderated by expert facilitators

  • A safe space for your group to build trust, develop a sense of community and discuss challenging issues in an intimate setting

Who is this for?

Foundation staff, regional and thematic networks, funders with similar interests and philanthropy support organisations.

A course tailored to the needs of your organisation

Unlock a multitude of benefits by running a bespoke cohort of the Climate + Philanthropy Learning Journey

While the online short course, comprised of a multimedia composition of texts, videos, visuals and infographics, structured in modules with bite-sized lessons, gives participants the insights, they need to drive change for a more regenerative and prosperous future, and explores how to align grantmaking, operations and investments with climate action, the bespoke cohort unlocks something even more powerful. It puts your constituents at the centre of a personalised, enriching experience.

The interactive Zoom sessions provide a safe space and dynamic platform for discussion, collaboration and personalised guidance and can be tailored to your needs including language, facilitation, branding, schedule and content. This can foster a sense of community and collaborative action beyond the duration of the course and really drive change in your organisation. 




See what past bespoke cohort participants say

Jo Williams

Head of Membership & Leadership, UK Community Foundations

Delighted to take part in a cohort of Community Foundations across Europe to gain a certificate in Climate + Philanthropy. It's been an incredible course, including the psychological barriers we use in talking about climate and then delving into decarbonising operations, creating a climate aligned grant making strategy, responsible investments and leading wider change.

Teodora Albiter

Programme Director, Fundatia Communitara Oradea

"I have never been exposed to such a structured and clear context regarding climate change. Honestly, I was enlightened. I feel more aware of this real problem of humanity. I feel that I have passed from ignorance to awakening. Going through these modules awakened in me the desire to make a personal change and find ways to incorporate the actions we can do at the level of our foundation."

Bettina Windau

Board Chair, Bürgerstiftung Rheda-Wiedenbrück

"The Climate +Philanthropy Learning Journey, which Active Philanthropy organised with the European Community Foundation Initiative, offers not only relevant climate knowledge, strategies, and case studies but also an exchange of best practices with other community foundations in Europe. For community foundations, the time has come to start our unique contribution to climate action!"

Benefits of a bespoke cohort

Bringing together philanthropy professionals from the same organisation, region, engagement focus, field, etc. to work on climate action will

  • Enable the group to develop their own climate action plan together, outlining the next steps for integrating climate into their work.

  • Create a safe space for participants to connect with a supportive community of like-minded peers to continue their climate journey.

  • Allow you to tailor the interactive sessions to your needs, including working language, facilitation, content, schedule, branding, etc

  • Lay the foundations for sustainable climate action in your organisation and put the learning from the course into practice.

  • Receive additional resources tailored to the interests of your participants or the funding focus of your organisation.

Is this the right format for me?

Open courses and bespoke cohorts at a glance.

Organise your own cohort with us

Bring together a group of like-minded peers to accelerate climate action in your field.

Your contact person at Active Philanthropy

Project Manager

Gabriele Liautaud