Non-profit organisations are operating in an increasingly challenging environment: declining public funding, heightened competition, and stricter selection criteria from institutional donors.
This reality highlights the need to improve fundraising practices, despite the persistent lack of resources and specialist skills.
The E|C FUNDRAISING HUB was designed as a collaborative and innovative response to these challenges. It offers an integrated approach to fundraising, based on a clear vision of projects, aligned governance and an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to social impact.
The HUB promotes the professionalisation of the sector and helps to strengthen the effectiveness and financial stability of member organisations.
YES
WHO IS THE HUB FOR?
- Small and medium-sized non-profit organisations, legally registered
- Based in Switzerland or internationally
- Languages: French or English
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NOT ACCEPTED
- Major international organisations and United Nations agencies
- Individuals not affiliated with a non-profit organisation: consultants, academic staff or private-sector employees
- Start-ups and other for-profit organisations
WHAT THE HUB HAS TO OFFER
Practical tools to strengthen fundraising and organisational management
A space for discussion and collaboration on best practices
Structured support through interactive sessions
A framework to strengthen organisations’ ability to adapt to changes in the current environment
WHAT MAKES THE HUB UNIQUE
Long-term, low-cost professional support
Courses and tools, theory and practice to develop key skills
Establishing a more structured, resilient fundraising approach that is tailored to today’s challenges
A collective initiative designed to strengthen solidarity and dialogue between the non-profit and philanthropic sectors
A solution to help you feel less alone when facing the challenges of fundraising
CONTENTS OF THE HUB
A monthly newsletter offering a coaching programme featuring an assessment, practical tools, strategic recommendations, exercises, in-depth articles and a ‘further reading’ section.
Four online clinical sessions a year to discuss progress and challenges, with a summary provided for those unable to attend.
A private LinkedIn group designed to encourage discussion and mutual support among members.
Exclusive talks by experts on specific topics.
Join the solidarity fundraising movement
A comprehensive three-year course!
A three-year programme to progress from learning the basics to mastering a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
Year 1: The Fundraising Wheel
Assess your current practices and build a solid foundation to better position your organisation with donors.
Year 2: Fundraising Targets
Develop targeted and differentiated approaches, aligning messages, materials and channels with the specific expectations of each type of donor.
Year 3: The Fundraising Strategy
Align resources, objectives and actions within an integrated, coherent and sustainable resource mobilisation strategy.
Member testimonials
“Our team has implemented much more sophisticated prioritisation and focus methods, particularly following bonus session #2 on time management. We plan to present these techniques at a departmental retreat.”
“The clarity of the training modules is a real plus.”
“The Hub has enabled us to take a real step back: to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the way we work, to take a fresh look at what had already been achieved and what could be improved, and to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the world of philanthropy.”
Practical information
Registration: from 1 May to 31 July each year
Price for new members (year 1):
CHF 680 for 12 month, one time payment
Membership renewal fee (year 2 and 3):
CHF 580 pour 12 month, one time payment
All content in french or english.
Registration is now open
Partnerships
Become a partner of the E|C FUNDRAISING HUB and join a movement
that is driving the professionalisation of the sector,
contributing to the sustainability of organisations and amplifying their impact:
Visibility PartnerImpact Partner (for funders)Network Partner (for collectives and federations)
