Hi! We are betterplace.org!
We are Germany’s largest donation platform.
Why we are good.
For donors
Transparency
All organisations are requested to demonstrate a high level of transparency by providing detailed donation requests as well as proof of how those donations are being used. They also report about the progress of their project via photo and video.
Security
Donations made through betterplace.org are secure. Listed projects are registered as charitable, reviewed by us, and can be rated publicly.
Diversity
On betterplace.org, more than 20,000 projects from all over the world collect donations: These range from children’s aid, environment or animal protection to education, or development aid projects.
For Organisations
More Donations
We offer organisations broader reach by providing marketing campaigns, partner portals, and additional donations through our corporate partner solutions. Moreover, donors can set up permanent donations.
Non-Profit Status
betterplace.org is charitable and non-profit itself. We give our all for our social projects.
More Knowledge
Our team provides you with free and individual fundraising counselling via online tutorials, by mail and on the phone.
betterplace is the trade name of betterplace.org gGmbH, located in Berlin.
How we finance ourselves.
Business Cooperations
betterplace.org develops and markets digital products that help businesses to improve their social involvement and impact.
See our offers for companies
Supporters
betterplace.org is being endorsed by dedicated supporters. These people share our vision of making the world a better place together.
See our supporters
Donations
betterplace.org is charitable. With your voluntary donation you can help us to uphold our platform and to cover costs such as rent, electricity, and staff.
Support us here
Transaction costs
Donations invoke costs (i.e. bank fees). In order to cover those costs, 2.5 % of every donation are retained by betterplace.org.
More information
betterplace.org is charitable and non-profit.
What we offer you.
NGOs: Easily collect donations for free.
- Our tools make online fundraising easier and more effective.
- Use our free tutorials to become an expert.
“betterplace.org develops useful tools, gives us great advice, and really adds value to our organisation.”
Christian WiebeViva con Agua
Companies: Make your social engagement more effective and visible.
- Our expertise and tools allow your company to bring a modern approach to doing good.
- We will show you how to employ social engagement to impress and excite your employees and your customers.
“betterplace.org’s expertise allows us to engage in a modern, contemporary way, and we see the results of our engagement.”Ulrike Gläslevdi nachrichten
On your birthday: Instead of presents, start a fundraising event.
You can collect donations together with your friends. It raises money for a good cause – and it’s fun! For example:
For your birthday
Running a marathon
Or another event or occasion.
“For my 20th birthday I wanted more than just presents – I wanted to make a difference! So I started a fundraising campaign on betterplace.org.”Julie SchnyderDonor
Donors: A better way to make an impact.
Donate money
On betterplace.org, you can donate money for specific items, such as school books. You will see how social organisations use your donation, and can even contact them. With thousands of projects, you can find a perfect match for your interests.
Anyone can do good with us.
We are always looking for people who want to make the world a better place and spread our ideas.
Do you still have any question?
Get in touch with us!
Our origins.
Once upon a time:
Our story began in 2006 with the Breidenbach family. During a trip around the world, it became clear to them that small social projects, without a large marketing budget, also deserved to get attention. However, they were not the only ones to come up with the idea of a free, online donation platform. This is what happened when they met rugby player Till Behnke…
What’s our take on transparency?
We think it’s essential! Promoting transparency is one of the basic concepts behind betterplace.org. That’s why we stipulate that all social projects collecting donations via our platform tell the community how those donations are being used.
The same goes for us too of course. You can read about how we use the funds at our disposal in the management reports contained in our annual statements.
Apart from that we’ve not hesitated to sign the declaration of commitment that’s part of Transparency International’s Transparent Civil Society Initiative.
Read our ten transparency objectives