Diversity on the boards of non-profit foundations in Switzerland
Dr Aline Kratz-Ulmer et Laetitia Gill
This project looks at diversity – in its broadest sense – within the governing bodies of Swiss charitable foundations. To start with, the researchers launched a survey based on a questionnaire that collected data from 107 foundations, representing 720 board members in all parts of Switzerland.
Outcomes
Publications
- From diversity to pluralism: is everyone included?, Laetitia Gill & Maja Spanu, The Journal of Philanthropy and Marketing, 02/2024. This article is part of the Dialogue special issue for the 2023 ERNOP Conference, Safe Space for Philanthropy: Diversity and Inclusion.
- Alliance editors have asked: should a time-limited quota be introduced in relation
to gender diversity on the boards of foundation?, H.Pearson and L.Gill, Alliance Magazine, 30/01/2024 - Report Diversity on the boards of non-profit foundations in Switzerland, L. Gill, A. Kratz-Ulmer, 2022 (full analysis of the results of the questionnaire)
- Foundation Diversity Management: Wo stehen wir diesbezüglich in des Schweiz, A.Kratz-Ulmer, Stiftung &Sponsoring, 04/2021
- Diversity in Swiss Foundation Boards, A. Kratz-Ulmer, L. Gill, Expert Focus, 04/2021, pp.219-222.
Events
- 28 June 2023 | 2023 ERNOP Conference, Safe Space on Diversity & Inclusion, Zagreb
- 28 June 2022 | Presentation of the final report "Diversité et conseils de fondations d’utilité publique en Suisse"
- 15 Apr. 2021 | Online webinar "La diversité dans la gouvernance des organes dirigeants des organisations non-profit"
- 29 Oct. 2020 | Philanthropy Lunch "La diversité dans la gouvernance des fondations en Suisse"
Teaching
- DAS in Strategic and Operational Philanthropy, Module on "Inclusive Leadership, Board Management and HR" - L. Gill (Module Head). 2024
Non-GCP Publications
- Gender Parity: Challenges, issues, and opportunities for foundations and endowment funds in France, Hazal Atay and Anne Cornilleau, Observatoire de la philanthropie, Fondation de France.