Zewo Foundation is a Swiss organization labeling public utility organizations collecting donations. Its aim is to ensure transparency in the donations market. It audits public benefit organizations and verifies that they use donations conscientiously. It grants a quality label to those who pass the audit. The ZEWO label attests to the intended, economical and efficient use of donations and designates transparent and trustworthy organizations."
If an NPO wishes to obtain the Zewo quality label, it must undergo an examination by the foundation, which checks whether the organization meets the 21 binding standards. The quality label rewards NPOs that have successfully passed this test. NPOs already certified are subject to regular checks, aimed at verifying that the criteria are still respected.
NPOs with the Zewo quality label use donations efficiently, in accordance with their purpose and their financial resources. They also demonstrate transparency in the information they provide. 21 Zewo standards define in detail the requirements to which they must comply. They include, among other things, an ethical aspect and require NPOs to maintain good management, good organization and to carry out appropriate controls. Zewo's guidelines for key figures, including administrative costs, enable NPOs to work efficiently. Zewo standards also guarantee maximum transparency. NPOs must publicly report their activities in order to justify their costs and reveal their links of interest. The standards also govern the establishment of responsible collaboration within the different networks. They help ensure fair donation collections and careful communication.
