Förderratgeber

Förderratgeber helps organizations understand fundraising and apply for funding. Its fourth-edition handbook is designed for associations, schools, childcare centers, and cultural and social projects, offering practical guidance from developing an idea into a project through preparing applications, budgets, and financing plans. It also surveys funding opportunities in Germany and Europe, including foundations, public programs, competitions, cultural awards, and crowdfunding.

Further topics include sponsorship, online fundraising, reporting obligations, corporate social responsibility, social impact investing, and fundraising trends. The guide features sample funding applications, application tools, current calls, and an extensive collection of addresses and links. It is available as a PDF delivered by email or as a printed booklet sent by post.

Förderratgeber’s expertise is provided by Gerhard and Sabine Schwab, whose backgrounds include cultural and international youth exchange, EU fundraising, coaching, and training. Drawing on more than 15 years of practical experience, they also offer consultations, seminars, and workshops to support organizations with fundraising and project development