“Supporting a cause means believing that you have the power and courage to change the world around you.”
Bulgaria Gives
Although governments and local authorities make efforts, they are not always able to fully meet the needs of society. This is where civic organizations, representing the local community, step in. These organizations often issue calls for participation in fundraising campaigns for various purposes. Some campaigns address urgent needs, while others are preventive. People extend their hands, demonstrating their humanity and solidarity, because philanthropy is an integral part of our essence and culture.
The mission and commitment of non-profit organizations are to support the development of society. To succeed, they must be able to collaborate with both the local community and other organizations at the local and regional levels.
This initiative works precisely in this direction. It aims to enhance the capacity of partner organizations to collaborate locally and internationally by involving volunteers and the local community in activities that promote and increase a culture of philanthropy and social inclusion. This is achieved through joint planning and execution of social initiatives for collective fundraising.
Project Duration:
Funded by:
Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
Key concepts:
- cooperation and interaction between organizations in the civil sector
- utilizing crowdfunding opportunities for community campaigns
- involvement of volunteers and the local community in the implementation of initiatives
Target groups and beneficiaries:
- project partner organizations for building capacity for collaboration
- young people and volunteers gaining knowledge and skills in crowdfunding
- the local community as a beneficiary of the effects for partners and volunteers
Project outputs and products:
- a short training course (20 hours) on crowdfunding and the culture of giving, conducted simultaneously in Bulgaria and Italy
- an experimental crowdfunding campaign (in Bulgaria and Italy), carried out with the participation of volunteers and trainees
- events for presenting and disseminating results
Partners:
- Avis Comunale di Carrara Odv, Tuscany (Italy)
- International Management Institute (Bulgaria)