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Welcome to this new snapshot of the Bulgarian civil society sector, capturing organisations' self-assessments of their achievements and challenges, as well as their interactions with individual donors, funding institutions, and the Government.
According to the participating organisations, the demand for their activities and services continues to grow. They operate with a clear understanding of the expectation to measure and communicate the impact of their work, performing significantly above the global average in this regard. Consequently, individual and corporate donations are integrated into the funding mix of over 60% of the surveyed organisations. Furthermore, more than two-thirds of the sector's total revenue comes from domestic sources within Bulgaria.
However, the data also highlights current anxieties within the civil society space. Many respondents describe the state of the sector as unhealthy and report experiencing financial difficulties. Additionally, there is a rising perception that the Government exerts a negative influence on their operations.
To address perceptions and the real, worsening situation, leaders must intensify their efforts towards long-term sector development strategies and pursue them collectively. Such vital steps have already been initiated by leading civil society organisations and donors over the past two years. Moving forward, these strategies must build upon and expand the sector's strong reputation, leverage established cross-sector partnerships with business, strengthen links with government, and continue to mobilise support among them and the wider public.
Overall, would you say the charity sector in your country is…
Which challenges are most pressing for your organisation? (select the top 3):
How did organisations find coping with this increased demand over the last 12 months?
Which, if any, of these actions have you had to take in order to cope with increasing demand?
The proportion of charities that receive each type of funding:
If you received no more donations or funding from today, how long could you continue operating using only your reserves, any investments or earned income?
How much of your funding is given as ‘restricted’ funds?
Geographically, where does your funding come from?
Aside from giving more money, how could funders empower organisations like yours to do more good?
Which of the following statements, if any, do you feel apply to funders?
Roughly speaking, how much time do you spend on each of the following?
Which of the following would you like to do a better job of engaging ?(select up to two)
How well does civil society in your country collaborate together for the greater good?
What are the barriers to developing your civil society network further?
How effectively do you do the following?
Does your organisation use a formal framework or strategy for capturing and measuring impact?
How trustworthy do you think the people of your country find the following types of organisations?
Overall, do you think the Government is a positive or negative influence on the charitable sector?
BCause Foundation is a leading Bulgarian organisation with nearly 30 years of experience in developing philanthropy and social investment.
We help people and companies support causes they care about through secure and easy ways to give — whether it’s money, time, or skills. Our platforms for workplace giving, online donations, DMS campaigns, and volunteering connect donors with trusted and effective organisations.
Each year, we distribute more than 2 million Euro to support Bulgarian charities, civic organisations, and public institutions — including schools and libraries. We also provide high-value support to social entrepreneurs and social impact investors through our Rinker Centre’s programmes.
BCause plays a key role in shaping Bulgaria’s giving culture. We lead national campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, promote research, and work with media, celebrities, donors, and non-profits to raise awareness of the power of giving.
Through advocacy, consulting, and strategic communications, we influence policies that support a stronger, more generous Bulgaria.
BCause Foundation is a leading Bulgarian organisation with nearly 30 years of experience in developing philanthropy and social investment.
We help people and companies support causes they care about through secure and easy ways to give — whether it’s money, time, or skills. Our platforms for workplace giving, online donations, DMS campaigns, and volunteering connect donors with trusted and effective organisations.
Each year, we distribute more than 2 million Euro to support Bulgarian charities, civic organisations, and public institutions — including schools and libraries. We also provide high-value support to social entrepreneurs and social impact investors through our Rinker Centre’s programmes.
BCause plays a key role in shaping Bulgaria’s giving culture. We lead national campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, promote research, and work with media, celebrities, donors, and non-profits to raise awareness of the power of giving.
Through advocacy, consulting, and strategic communications, we influence policies that support a stronger, more generous Bulgaria.
