Philanthropy tools for individuals
Share expertise and increase impact
Would you like to find out more or get a precise picture of who is active in the non-profit sector – and who is doing what? Spheriq’s research tools give you access to thousands of foundations, non-profit organizations and projects in Switzerland. Filter by topic, region or funding area, create your own research lists, compare profiles and find the right contact person. For anyone who is looking for guidance, wants to understand the context and get in touch with relevant players.
Institutional fundraising
Targeted research and finding suitable initiatives
Are you interested in charitable work in Switzerland? With Spheriq’s research tools, you can find grant giving foundations, non-profit organizations and projects that are committed to your preferred topics. Whether for information, inspiration or targeted support – with just a few clicks you can get a structured overview of the diverse funding landscape.
Targeted search and discovery
With the help of intelligent filters, for example by topic, region or funding area, you can quickly find foundations, associations or projects that are involved in specific areas. The search helps you to get an overview or to search specifically for philanthropic actors in your area of interest.
Stay up to date
Save your search queries and be automatically notified when new foundations or organizations are added that match your interests. This allows you to stay connected with certain topics in the long term.
Structuring and sharing research
Create personal lists to collect interesting organizations or funding partners. Comment, rate and export your entries or work together with others on an overview. This allows you to maintain an overview – even when exchanging information with your environment and like-minded people
Use individual table view
Organize your saved hits clearly in a user-defined table view. You can sort and filter your list according to criteria such as funding amount, deadline or thematic relevance and add your own notes or ratings. Thanks to the export function, an activity history and individually adjustable authorizations, the view is also particularly suitable for teams that want to work together systematically.
Case Studies
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Services at a glance
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Spheriq blog
The blog for anyone interested in insights and questions about the non-profit sector.
The Spheriq toolbox
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For research professionals: You can use the research tools without restrictions from CHF 300/year
List of actors
Use data from the largest Swiss foundation directory
The Spheriq directory offers you a sound basis for exploring the funding landscape in Switzerland. Find detailed information on grant giving foundations, non-profit organizations and current projects in your area of interest. With just a few clicks, you get a structured overview and direct contact options.
Analyze comprehensive foundation profiles
The directory offers you detailed insights into the profiles of grant giving foundations. You will find information on their funding priorities, fields of activity and geographical areas of activity. This allows you to quickly recognize which foundations fit your needs. Recommendations from other users will also help you make your own assessment. Thanks to the contact details provided, you can communicate directly with Funders and build up targeted networks.
Discover nonprofit organizations
Get an overview of charitable organizations in Switzerland and their activities. In the directory you will find associations, foundations or social initiatives that are active in your area of interest. On the respective profile pages you can view the fields of activity, projects and networks of nonprofits – a valuable basis for potential collaborations or commitments.
Find exciting projects
Whether in the areas of education, environment, culture or social affairs – the appropriate filter functions will take you directly to relevant initiatives. Find out more about project goals, duration and funding and use the opportunity to network directly with those responsible or become active yourself.
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Network & Workspaces
Building strong networks
Use Spheriq’s network function to connect with like-minded people, hold exciting discussions and keep an eye on the latest developments in the sector. Create your own communities, exchange ideas with experts and moderate your networks in a targeted manner. Organize your most important documents centrally in the integrated document repository so that you can keep track of your workspaces.
Stay informed
Thanks to the networks, you stay well informed about relevant topics and developments in philanthropy. The personalized newsfeed shows you the latest posts from your networks and helps you find inspiration and stay up to date.
Participate in discussions
Do you want to actively contribute to the exchange? You can easily write your own posts, share your thoughts or ask specific questions. Comment, rate and discuss content – whether video, image, PDF or links – and gain valuable insights while sharing your knowledge and experience with others.
Create and moderate your own networks
You can also create your own community according to your individual needs. Define your focus, determine who has access and invite suitable members. Use the moderation tools to control the quality and exchange in your network.
Use central document storage
You can organize your documents, links and files directly in the respective network. Structure your documents in folders and define the entire folder structure for an even better overview. Shared contributions automatically appear in the filing system for collaborative processes and ideal exchange with all network participants.
Application management
Submitting applications simply and efficiently
The Spheriq directory offers you a sound basis for exploring the funding landscape in Switzerland. Find detailed information on grant giving foundations, non-profit organizations and current projects in your area of interest. With just a few clicks, you get a structured overview and direct contact options.
Submit an application in just a few clicks
Once you have found the right funding partners, you can submit your application directly via the organizational portrait of the funding organization.
Manage requests in one place
Keep track of your submitted applications. You can track the status online, receive feedback and keep an eye on everything in one central location.
Digital exchange with funding organizations
Use a shared digital network to get in touch with funders directly. Spheriq’s application and funding management offers you a protected digital space for queries, feedback and the continuous exchange of information about your applications.
Empowerment
With Spheriq’s training and learning opportunities, you can deepen your knowledge of philanthropy, funding practice and the non-profit sector. Whether in compact webinars or in-depth bootcamps – our offerings help you to better understand the context and further develop your commitment in a well-founded manner.
Bootcamp foundation research
Our online research workshop will help you to identify suitable funding partners.
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: CHF 250
Services
Sometimes you need targeted support in order to make progress with your own projects. Our services such as the Website Clinic or the research services offer practical help – individual, structured and professionally supported.
Research services
We offer you a coordinated portfolio of research services for your search for suitable funding partners. Choose the offer that best suits your needs.