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| European Foundation Centre (EFC) |
 The European Foundation Centre is an international association of foundations and corporate funders dedicated to:
• Creating an enabling legal and fiscal environment for foundations
• Documenting the foundation landscape
• Strengthening the infrastructure of the sector
• Promoting collaboration, both among foundations and between foundations and other actors
European Foundation Centre (EFC) members adhere to the EFC Principles of Good Practice. They provide a basis for open and ongoing dialogue among independent funders by building on the EFC Prague Declaration, a statement of principles and reciprocal commitments for independent funders. The Principles constitute a general recommendation to reinforce good practice, openness and transparency in the European independent funding community. They are subject to regular review and modification.
The EFC Principles encompass a set of seven Principles of Good Practice based on an identified set of core values that every foundation in Europe should aspire to embrace. They are designed to apply across a variety of cultures and jurisdictions and to an even larger variety of foundations. They are intended to be of application both within the European Union and in the context of the wider Europe.
The Centre is an independent international not-for-profit association under Belgian law. Ultimate authority vests in the EFC Annual General Assembly of Members, with governance entrusted to an elected Governing Council, supported by a Management Committee. Membership of the Centre implies commitment to the EFC brand. Members agree to adhere to the principles and objectives set out in the Prague Declaration, and the EFC Principles of Good Practice endorsed by members and revised and updated on an ongoing basis.
European Foundation Centre
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