Strengthening the non-profit sector

Providing structural support to associations to boost their impact, stimulating the digital transformation of the voluntary sector and making effective tools of governance available.

Associations play a vital role in the proper functioning of democracy. Their impact on society depends not just on their financial resources but also on the quality of their leadership, governance, and their capacity to innovate and to adapt to technological developments.

The King Baudouin Foundation takes to heart its mission to strengthen associations in an effort to help them meet the challenges they face, particularly in relation to digitalisation. We listen to their needs and build bridges between them and key actors.

Our activities

  • managing and developing the Venture Philanthropy Fund, which provides structural support for associations in various fields, including digitalisation, economic strategy and modelling, governance, financial management and impact evaluation
  • support and stimulation of the digital transformation of the voluntary sector
  • support for the sector in its use of data used for public interest
  • making available to associations tools of governance, such as notregouvernance.be.

Strengthening the non-profit sector is part of the programme Social engagement

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Calls for projects

Brussels Airport Fund

Support for sustainability projects from local communities that aim to strengthen the connection between the residents and their surroundings.

Ongoing

Impact Together by BNP Paribas Fortis

Impact Together offers structural support to organisations with development potential or a challenge to maintain their societal impact in Belgium

Selection announced

Grantees

Keren Hayessod Belgium

Keren Hayessod

Emergency aid for the victims of the terror attacks in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

Keren Hayessod Belgium

Keren Hayessod, Israël

Emergency aid, psychological support, housing, provision of basic needs, etc. for the victims of the violent attacks in southern Israel.

Sambr'Action

Community garden construction

Creating community gardens: vegetable gardens, chicken coops, educational areas, outdoor school, etc. in cooperation with associations, schools, social housing agencies, etc.

Partnerships, missions, specific initiatives

Photo competition 2023

Have you received support from the Foundation in 2023? Have you accomplished a project of public interest? If so, then take part in our photo competition.

Fund Venture Philanthropy

The Venture Philanthropy Fund supports associations and companies established in the social economy in Belgium and who work to encourage social inclusion in Belgium. Support take…

Funds and philanthropic tools

Moore Charity Account

Encouraging entrepreneurship, advocating and safeguarding nature, promoting diversity and equality,promoting the emancipation of people in poverty

Kaira (Friends of Fund)

Philanthropists support innovative ideas that contribute to greater social and environmental justice

Impact Together

To further increase its positive impact, BNP Paribas Fortis has created Impact Together, its own philanthropy fund for sustainable and responsible investments.

Press Releases

Almost 100,000 euros for eight new cycle projects in Brussels

03 11 2021

The Bikes in Brussels Fund is supporting 8 cycle park projects for public bodies, associations and schools in the Brussels Region, worth a total of almost 100,000 euros.