Outstanding consulting expertise for foundations & NPOs

The "foundations and non-governmental organizations (NPOs)" sector comprises a large number of organizations that are active in various areas such as education, health, the environment, culture, social services and development cooperation. These organizations are generally non-profit, i.e. they do not pursue profit objectives but are committed to the common good.

According to the Federal Association of German Foundations, there are more than 22,000 foundations under civil law in Germany. With a total volume of over 70 billion euros, Germany is one of the countries with the most foundations in Europe. In Switzerland, there are around 13,000 active foundations with an estimated total capital of over CHF 100 billion. Austria has around 4,200 foundations and private foundations. In total, there are more than 147,000 foundations in Europe with an estimated total capital of over 511 billion euros.

The largest foundations in the DACH region are the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Volkswagen Foundation and the Bertelsmann Stiftung in Germany, the Gebert Rüf Stiftung in Switzerland and the Erste Stiftung in Austria. In Europe, the largest foundations include the Wellcome Trust in the UK and the IKEA Foundation in the Netherlands.

The challenges for foundations and NPOs are diverse and include issues such as fundraising, project management, compliance with regulatory requirements, transparency and accountability to donors and the public, and measuring and maximizing social impact. External consulting can help these organizations effectively manage these challenges and achieve their strategic goals.

An example of consulting support could be the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy to increase the organization's financial resources. A consultancy could also help implement an effective project management system to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's projects. Another example could be assistance in complying with regulatory requirements and improving transparency and accountability to donors and the public.

Current trends in the foundation and NPO sector include the increasing use of digital technologies for fundraising and communication, the growing importance of social impact measurement and the increasing collaboration between foundations, NPOs, companies and governments to solve social challenges.

In conclusion, foundations and NPOs play a crucial role in tackling societal challenges and promoting the common good. With the right advice and support, they can improve their effectiveness and impact and thus make an even greater contribution to improving society.