12.11.2025 / News The Făgăraș Research Institute announces the publication of “Community Foresight: A Guide for Local Communities Preparing for the Future,” (in Romanian) a practical tool designed to help local communities strengthen their collective capacity to anticipate and respond to current and future challenges. Local communities in Romania and...
11.11.2025 / Publications Author: Ștefan Cibian Download publication Local communities are increasingly facing complex challenges — from climate change and technological shifts to social and economic crises — for which they are often unprepared. In this context, collective preparedness for the future becomes essential. The publication Community Foresight: A Guide...
23.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Lutz Drieling, Lev Fejes, and Edi Beserman Download publication Executive Summary The role of Community Foundations (CFs) and Community Foundation Support Organizations (CFSOs) in furthering the SDGs and local sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant. The study builds on the insights from the 2023 report...
12.09.2025 / News Brașov, September 10–12, 2025 – The Făgăraș Research Institute (FRI) contributed with the presentation “Mobilizing Civil Society in Emergency Situations” at the Regional Workshop on Cooperation between Local Public Authorities (LPA) and Civil Society in Emergency Management. This event is the first in a series of five...
26.06.2025 / News Bucharest, June 26, 2025 — The Făgăraș Research Institute co-organized the event “Romanian Consortium for Philanthropy and Civil Society Research” alongside Lev Fejes, Melania Leșe, and Prof. Paul Sum (Research Center for Civil Society). The event was hosted at the Romanian American Foundation House in Bucharest. Bringing...
25.06.2025 / News The Făgăraș Research Institute is pleased to announce the publication of the study “The Impact of the Ambulance for Monuments Program on the Activation of Local Communities in Romania”, an in-depth research project that explores how the Monumentum Association initiative not only protects endangered historical buildings, but...
13.06.2025 / News Iași, June 11–13, 2025 – The Făgăraș Research Institute (FRI) contributed with the presentation “Mobilizing Civil Society in Emergency Situations” at the Regional Workshop on Cooperation between Local Public Authorities (LPA) and Civil Society in Emergency Management. This event is the first in a series of five...
02.06.2025 / News Făgăraș, June 1st, 2025 – A training session on facilitating community foresight processes took place at the @HomeinFăgăraș barn, hosted by the Făgăraș Research Institute and led by international expert Elizabeth Maloba, who brings over 20 years of experience in organizational development, international cooperation, facilitation, and leadership....
24.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Oana Lup, Edi Beserman, Ianis Rușitoru, Claudia Șerbănuță, Laura Vișan, Ruxandra Mocanu, Maria Năstase, Daniela Langusi, Ioana Onea This publication presents an in-depth analysis of how the Ambulance for Monuments project – a Monumentum Association initiative – activates local communities by securing endangered...
18.03.2024 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Andra-Octavia Drăghiciu The study investigates the behaviors and motivations of exceptional donors in Romania—individuals distinguished by their sustained and active philanthropic involvement. The analysis offers an in-depth analysis of the psychological, social, and contextual factors that underpin recurring donations and donor loyalty. It is...