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Suyana
Zürich, CHImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ImpactEducation
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2001
LocationZürich
About Suyana
Suyana is the leading association for charitable grant-making foundations in Switzerland, established in 2001 as a collaborative initiative by foundations. The organization strengthens pluralism, societal diversity, and innovation within the Swiss foundation sector, which comprises over 13,000 charitable foundations. Suyana connects its member foundations through thematic working groups and roundtables, fostering experience exchange and developing practical instruments and standards for foundation management, such as the "Swiss Foundation Code." It represents over one-third of all annual charitable distributions in Switzerland.
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Sustainability Goals
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening Swiss Foundation Sector
The organization acts as the leading association for charitable grant-making foundations, connecting over 13,000 entities and amplifying their collective impact.
Promoting Cooperation and Resource Exchange
SwissFoundations provides platforms for experience exchange and collaboration among foundations, enabling the effective pooling of resources and expertise.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening Foundation Governance and Transparency
The organization develops and promotes standards like the 'Swiss Foundation Code' to enhance good governance, accountability, and transparency within the foundation sector.
Fostering Effective and Responsible Institutions
SwissFoundations helps ensure that charitable foundations operate as strong and trustworthy institutions, driving positive long-term societal change.
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Q1What is Suyana's mission and impact?
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Suyana is the leading association for charitable grant-making foundations in Switzerland. The organization strengthens pluralism, societal diversity, and innovation within the foundation sector by connecting foundations, fostering experience exchange, and developing standards for foundation management. It represents over one-third of all annual charitable distributions in Switzerland.
Q2How large is Suyana as an employer?
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Suyana employs a team of approximately 11 to 50 staff members. The organization was founded in 2001 and has since established itself as a significant voice in the Swiss foundation sector.
Q3Where does Suyana operate offices?
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Suyana's headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland. In total, the organization operates two locations.
Q4What characterizes the work culture at Suyana?
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The work culture at Suyana is characterized by an active and innovation-driven network. The organization promotes experience exchange, transparency, and professionalism, offering opportunities for high-level networking in thematic areas such as Sustainability, Digitalization, and Impact Orientation.
Q5Which SDGs does Suyana focus on?
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Suyana primarily focuses on SDG 17 "Partnerships for the Goals," as the organization connects foundations and encourages collaboration. Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions" by strengthening the foundation sector.
Q6How can interested individuals apply at Suyana?
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Open positions at Suyana are available on the organization's career page. Applicants can apply directly via the provided link to become part of the team.
