Swiss Foundation becomes Spheriq
The StiftungSchweiz platform, which was launched six years ago, now operates under the name Spheriq and focuses on its role as a digital infrastructure for the charitable sector. Fit" and "Hope" now show at a glance which nonprofits and grant-making foundations are a good match.
"Spheriq stands for a networked and secure digital space in which good ideas find the right partners and have an impact," summarizes Florence Schnydrig Moser, President of the Board of Directors. The new name combines two guiding principles: Sphere for the diversity of social impact areas in which philanthropy works, and IQ for data and technology expertise. Philanthropy Services AG, the operator of StiftungSchweiz, will also operate as Spheriq AG in future.
In addition to the digitalization initiative with SwissFoundations, proFonds members now also benefit from the advantages of the platform as part of an association partnership. This will anchor Spheriq even more firmly in the charitable ecosystem.
Switzerland as a global hotspot for philanthropy
Switzerland is one of the world's leading countries in terms of foundation density and civil society involvement - from associations to international NGOs. With 15 foundations per 10,000 inhabitants, six times more than in the USA, over 140 billion francs in foundation assets and more than 20,000 charitable associations, Switzerland shapes international philanthropy.
In this environment, StiftungSchweiz has established itself as the largest philanthropy platform in recent years. The relaunch under the name Spheriq will specifically strengthen its role as a digital infrastructure for the charitable sector. Spheriq is thus creating the basis for a new quality of digital collaboration in the sector.
Promote and fundraise more effectively
"Simply more effective" - this motto sums up Spheriq's sharpened mission: clever digital tools that reduce complexity and increase impact, be it for funding, fundraising, networking or donations. With the relaunch, an additional level of support has been added: the actor directory now shows how well organizations fit together with the "Fit" and "Hope" ratings - and how realistic a successful partnership is.
Spheriq is thus aimed at funding organizations as well as associations, experts and donors and connects all target groups - beyond traditional foundation philanthropy - to the digital age. With tools for communication, research, grant processing, application and board management as well as data-based insights, Spheriq offers the essential instruments and foundations for effective digital philanthropy.
Broad network and strong partners
These tools are being further developed together with professional associations and scientific partners and as part of the joint digitalization initiative with SwissFoundations: proFonds, the umbrella organization of charitable foundations in Switzerland, is now also making its member services available digitally via Spheriq. Spheriq is also strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino and further expanding its cooperation with regional, national and international umbrella organizations.
