We support setting up a non-profit organisation in Belgium, in the form of an Association (ASBL: association sans but lucratif).
Our service includes:
- Preliminary assessment and advice
- Creating the statutes of an Association (in French) according to the Belgian law
- Preparing documents for court registration
- Support with the registration procedure
- Advice on where to open a bank account
- Advice on VAT regime selection and registration.
Advice before starting a project
Are you wondering about various aspects of starting a project, from legal questions, possibilities of financing to required investment and capacity?
The European Activism’s Incubator collaborates with a number of advisers who are able to support aspiring entrepreneurs and activists in developing a sustainable model for a non-profit initiative or an impact business.
Capacity building and organisational planning
We support non-profit organisations and impact businesses in improving their capacity, strategic planning and building sustainable operational models. Our guiding principles combine effectiveness and efficiency with well-being of teams and individuals.
Whether a newly founded or an existing non-profit organisation or an impact business, which needs to restructure as it has grown beyond its previous model of functioning, the Incubator can support planning or reviewing its organisational and financial management.
Also, check out our Technologies of Change workshop.
Networking and joint action
Some projects and initiatives may benefit from pooling resources. From running joint fundraising events, applying for larger funding grants together to cooperating for mutual benefit, the European Activism Incubator is the place to find the right partners and collaborations.
Social media campaigning & marketing
Are you wondering how to approach social media? Here are some questions the experts of the European Activism Incubator might be able to help with:
- which social media should you invest time in?
- is it worthwhile buying social media advertising and in what situations?
- how to run a campaign on social media?
- how to grow your audience?
- when and how to collaborate with influencers?
Campaigning for a cause or looking to reach a wider audience with your project, idea, product etc.? – We can help.
Video-making service
Do you need a video for your social media or a short documentary for your work?
European Activism Incubator offers comprehensive and affordable services for maximising the impact of your video messages:
- story building, scripting and copy-writing
- video and film production and post-production
- communication strategy (defining goals, target groups, outreach channels etc.)
Our team comprises of experienced video and documentary producers and artist, social media experts, and the young women, who graduated the first edition of the ‘Find Your Voice’ project.
Fundraising
The European Activism Incubator offers support to various initiatives, organisations and projects in their journey to sustainable financing.
Our offer includes reviewing clients’ financing and fundraising options, supporting applications for funds and offering organisational and coaching services for seeking funds or developing a business model.
Visual identity
Every project needs a logo, website, business cards, as well as visually consistent social media content. Are you wondering how to get them at a reasonable cost and which tools to choose?
The Incubator provides advice on developing designs and visual identity in a cost-effective way. This includes understanding what should be created by professionals and what can be done in-house, and which tools render high-quality results without generating excessive costs, and which have the potential to serve the project for the years to come.