Implemented by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law in partnership with Program and Analytical Center for European Law

The goal of the current project is to support a vibrant and independent civil society sector in Bulgaria. Our program will target several specific objectives:

·Further develop the capacity building module we have created;

·Work on developing fundraising skills and knowledge as a tool for financial independence for NGOs;

·Support the work of the NGO Information portal www.ngobg.info as a platform for visibility;

·Promote the need for supportive government policy and environment for NGOs in Bulgaria.

The project will provide assistance to 3 main target groups:

• Experienced NGOs by focusing specifically on their ability to engage in fundraising and mission-related business;
• Small or newly established NGOs by giving them access to capacity building and access to the Fundraising Fund to be established;
• Museums by researching the legal possibilities they have for fundraising, as well as by building their capacity.

Planned activities:

1. Setting up a fundraising program for experienced organizations.
2. Continued program for business planning for nonprofits and organization of the annual awards for best NGO business plan.
3. Support to www.ngobg.info.
4. Organizing an NGO summer school.
5. Consultations for NGOs.
6. Setting up a Fundraising Fund to which small organizations can apply for covering the administrative expenses related to starting a fundraising campaign.
7. Training for museums in fundraising.
8. Support for an improved NGO environment in Bulgaria.

Timeframe of the project: May 2012 - May 2015
Financed by: America for Bulgaria Foundation