Institutional fundraising
Efficient research – targeted support
Whether you are looking for suitable funders for your projects or scouting specifically for nonprofits and projects – the largest foundation directory in Switzerland accompanies you throughout the entire fundraising process. From the initial search to the management of results and customized expert services, you can maintain an overview and make informed decisions.
Research
Search in the foundation directory
Use the foundation directory to find the organizations and projects that match your interests and needs. With a free text search and clever filters, you will receive relevant hits from around 15,000 Swiss organizations and even more projects.
Targeted search
Targeted search: Discover organizations, initiatives and projects that match your subject areas. For effective matching, you can search freely using text search, combine various filters or switch between list and map view.
Comprehensive directory
Research around 15,000 registered Swiss organizations – from grant giving foundations and non-profit organizations to individual projects. All entries are manually checked and continuously updated.
Precise filters
Use over 10 practical filters such as topic area, target group, form of impact or SDGs to find exactly the results that match your requirements.
For research professionals: You can use the research tools without restrictions from CHF 300/year
Search results
Save searches and stay informed
Save your search results and be automatically informed when new organizations are added to the directory. This keeps you up to date throughout the entire search process.
Create and manage search subscriptions
Save each search with just a few clicks, name it individually and access it again at any time – without having to reset filters.
Automatic notifications
Activate e-mail alerts and be informed about new hits that match your search criteria. You choose the desired frequency with daily, weekly or monthly alerts.
Continue working seamlessly
Return to your saved searches at any time or create lists directly from your search subscriptions. You can structure the results in a targeted way and use them in your team.
Case Studies
Read how the Spheriq tools lead to success in philanthropy.
Services at a glance
Compare the scope of services of the different levels of Spheriq access and find the right package for you.
Spheriq blog
The blog for anyone interested in insights and questions about the non-profit sector.
The Spheriq toolbox
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Lists
Structure and process search results in lists
Collect and organize your hits in clear lists and work on them together as a team. This turns research into a flexible working tool – from the initial selection to further processing.
Collect results
Save interesting organizations directly from the search in any number of lists. Keep an overview with individualized list names and descriptions.
Manage efficiently
Add labels, priorities or comments to your lists. This allows you to process your hits in a structured way and use them for collaboration. The lists adapt to your way of working and remain comprehensible in the team at all times.
Simply export
Export your lists to Excel or CSV files with a click to further analyze or share results.
Discover all the functions of Spheriq and the scope of services per feature and level.
Refine searches
From the longlist to the shortlist
Turn your initial search results into a well-founded shortlist with advanced functions. Together as a team and supported by AI, you get the maximum overview and simplify every decision-making process.
Working collaboratively
To use your lists collaboratively, you can vote on organizations for your personal overview or together as a team, add comments, assign labels or define access rights. Step by step, this creates a well-founded selection of organizations and projects that is perfectly tailored to you.
Use Magic Lists
Let AI work for you and save valuable time: The tool automatically creates a magic list of suitable organizations for your project – including an assessment of the degree of match and a justification for each recommendation.
Use table view
Switch from the list view to the structured table view. Sort and filter the tables according to your own criteria and add individual fields. Multiple selection allows you to edit several organizations at the same time. The table view is the ideal tool for comparing results transparently and making data-based decisions.
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
If you want to save time on your own research or want additional security, you can benefit from our services, such as our research services. Our experts create customized lists of finds, provide background information and advise you on the next steps.
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.
Further into application management
After your research, you can continue straight away: Spheriq’s application management allows you to organize applications, meetings, documents and all communication digitally.