Catalyst Balkans supports philanthropy across the Western Balkans with one goal in mind — to make giving more informed, strategic, and impactful. We offer data, stories, and tools that help you understand the landscape of giving in our region. At the heart of it all is our one-of-a-kind philanthropy database, built for those who want to do good — and do it well.
Through the Giving Balkans app, you can explore detailed reports, filter data, and dive into visualizations that reveal how, where, and why people give. Whether you’re a donor, fundraiser, or researcher, this is where you’ll find clarity in a complex ecosystem.
Our platform also offers in-depth annual reports, spotlighting trends in each Western Balkan country and showing how philanthropy responds in times of need — from everyday causes to crisis moments.
Why Use Giving Balkans?
Giving Balkans is the region’s most comprehensive source of data on philanthropy. We’ve tracked giving since 2015 and turned thousands of data points into accessible, useful insights.
With our tools, you can:
- See the bigger picture: Explore who gives, to whom, and for what purposes.
- Use smart filters: Sort data by donor type, cause, country, donation size, and more.
- Get inspired by real stories: Learn from concrete examples of giving — from individuals to companies.
- Plan and execute: Use insights to shape your fundraising and strategy.
See the bigger picture
Explore who gives, to whom, and for what purposes.
Use smart filters
Sort data by donor type, cause, country, donation size, and more.
Get inspired
Explore who gives, to whom, and for what purposes.
Plan and execute
Use insights to shape your fundraising and strategy.
Annual Philanthropy Reports: What They Tell You
Every year, our research team analyzes giving across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Reports that go beyond the numbers — showing trends, spotlighting who gives, and highlighting how communities respond to challenges.
We also publish special reports, such as how philanthropy responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and others focused on urgent or emerging issues.
What you’ll find inside:
- Trends worth knowing: What causes gained support? Who stepped up? What changed year over year?
- Giving in practice: Case studies from businesses, individuals, and local communities.
- Your own place in the picture: Use our reports to understand where your work fits — and where it can grow.
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