Events

New legislative and regulatory developments for Swiss foundations and associations

Tuesday 14 January, 2025

This event, organized by the Maison Internationale des Associations (MIA) in collaboration with the Centre en philanthropie de l’Université de Genève (GCP) and proFonds (Association faîtière des fondations d’utilité publique de Suisse), will feature Giulia Neri-Castracane, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, UNIGE, and Vincent Pfammatter, Partner at Walder Wyss, member of the proFonds Committee and GCP Academic Fellow.

Speakers will provide a comprehensive overview of legislative and regulatory changes, as well as the main case law developments of 2023 and the first half of 2024 that have had an impact on Swiss associations and foundations.

The information session will take place at the MIA. The event is in French, and registration is compulsory.

Café Croissants & Crisis

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

How Innovative Geneva can help International Geneva through the current crisis

Extraordinary financial aid for NGOs

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Information session on the extraordinary financial aid mechanism for NGOs, organized by the canton of Geneva

Registering an association in the ‘Registre du Commerce’

Thursday, April 10, 2025

How to register an association with the State of Geneva’s commercial register, mandatory under certain conditions

100 practical tips for managing associations

Thursday 23 January, 2025

Discover the new version of the practical guide to association management, enriched with new sections

New terms and conditions for internships in Geneva

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

MIA meeting with the public service (OCIRT). Presentation in French of the new criteria for internships in Geneva.

Young Professionals Exchange Agreements

Thursday 31 October, 2024

Facilitating the temporary recruitment of young foreign talent by NGOs under Swiss exchange agreements (presentation in English)

Legislative & Regulatory Changes for Swiss Associations and Foundations

Wednesday 18 September, 2024

An overview of legislative and regulatory changes for Swiss foundations and associations (presentation in English)

Legislative and Regulatory Changes for Swiss Foundations and Associations

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Virtual General Meeting and other forms of meeting, Remuneration of Board of Trustees members, Insolvency and overindebtedness, Commercial register entry and related requirements.

How to facilitate cross-border philanthropy to International Geneva?

Thursday June 20, 2024

Context, challenges and prospects for cross-border philanthropy in Europe and worldwide.

Strengthen Your Fundraising Strategy with KPIs & CRM Excellence

Thursday June 13, 2024

Understand performance indicators, boost fundraising and use data-driven strategies (presentation in English).

Partnership with the “Service de la solidarité internationale”

Thursday April 18, 2024

How to benefit from the financial support of the SSI of the State of Geneva for international solidarity projects (in French)

Charitable grant-making foundations in Switzerland

Tuesday April 16, 2024

A presentation by Swissfoundations providing advice and practical tips for submitting effective funding requests.

Practical Geneva

Essential information on housing, health, education and mobility in Geneva

Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.