A Look at the Heart of the Conference: The Great Reset and Strategic Philanthropy Between Dialogues and Visions

24/05/2025
Background, voices from key players, and press review of an event that focused on the future of strategic giving and philanthropy.

The keynote event, “The Great Reset andStrategic Philanthropy,” held in Fossalta di Piave, was well attended by local administrators, entrepreneurs, academics and professionals. The conference consisted of two panel discussions:

1. Structure, governance and reform of the Third Sector

The first session addressed the structural transformations of the Third Sector, starting precisely from the experience of the Clarice Foundation. The main junctures related to the establishment and management of a foundation were analyzed: from governance and compliance to the impact of the Third Sector Reform and the use of tools such as RUNTS and co-programming.

Among the speakers:

DAVID MORO
CNDCEC national councilor with Third Sector delegation

GABRIELE SEPIO
Coordinator of the Third Sector Reform Technical Table, Segr. Gen. Terzjus Foundation

ALEX PEZZOLI
Founder of Brightside Capital, multi-family office

2. Cultural and professional evolution of the Third Sector.

The second panel explored the shift from a charitable approach to a systemic and strategic philanthropy, delving into the role of academic education, the hybridization of for-profit and nonprofit, and the skills needed to lead change.

Among the speeches:

GIUSEPPE UGAZIO
Associate Professor in Behavioral Philanthropy and Finance at the Geneva Institute for Financial Research.

FILIPPO SCIANNA
President of the Italian Buddhist Union.

FEDERICO MENTO
Director of Ashoka Italy

The discussion highlighted how the philanthropy of the future will need to be led by trained people who can read the context and direct resources methodically and responsibly.

The press review

“The Great Reset and Strategic Philanthropy” conference also found space in the media, which amplified its insights and perspectives. Below is an overview of key press releases: