Futures Philanthropy Case Study - Risk tolerance, collaboration and long-term commitment : How the Romanian-American Foundation is making catalytic investments

Abstract

The Romanian-American Foundation's flexible and iterative approach is grounded in its long-term perspective and collaboration. By working closely with partners to test and scale innovative solutions, the foundation ensures its initiatives are adaptable to Romania's changing needs, contributing to a more vibrant civil society. This flexible, long-term funding model has enabled the foundation to build partnerships that drive meaningful, lasting improvements, positioning communities for future success and helping to foster social and economic progress across the country.This case study is part of Philea's Futures Philanthropy series - a selection of hands-on, practical insights into emerging forward-thinking, long-term, innovative practices in the European philanthropy sector. This material provides a foundation for contributing to building futures thinking in the philanthropic field