German word

Förderkreis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfœɐ̯dɐˌkʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsupport group

Example

Unsere Förderkreise unterstützen lokale Projekte.

Our support groups support local projects.

Illustration for Förderkreis (support group)

More examples

Aktive Eltern gründeten einen Förderkreis für das Musikprojekt.

Active parents founded a support group for the music project.

Core concept

Supporters form an organized circle that helps a chosen project with resources or publicity.

Common phrases

  • Mitglied des Förderkreises sein

    be a member of the support group

  • einen Förderkreis gründen

    establish a support group

  • Spenden an den Förderkreis

    donations to the support group

Similar words

Förderverein: A member-funded organization established to support a particular group or activity.
Stiftung: An organization built on donated assets to provide lasting support for a specific purpose.
Spender: A person or organization that donates funds or goods without seeking compensation.
Sponsor: A company or organization that supports an activity in return for advertising or public recognition.

Definition in German

Ein nicht selten ehrenamtlicher Zusammenschluss von Förderern, der einzelne Projekte finanziell, materiell oder durch Öffentlichkeitsarbeit unterstützt.

Word origin

The compound joins fördern, 'to promote or support', and Kreis, 'circle or group', to name a group united by support.

Usage tips

  • Unlike Förderverein, Förderkreis does not itself specify a particular legal form such as a registered association.

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