Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V.

What Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V. does

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V. (LNBE) is a registered non-profit association (e.V.) founded on 22 June 2005 and headquartered at Brunnenstraße 181, 10119 Berlin. It operates as the primary state-level coordination network for civic engagement in Berlin, bringing together approximately 100 member organizations spanning welfare associations, sports clubs, foundations, nature conservation projects, and neighborhood initiatives. Its core offering is the network itself: it convenes members through forums, working groups (e.g., AG UNKE for environmental engagement), expert circles (Fachkreise), and the annual Berliner Engagementkonferenz, while also publishing policy position papers such as the Berlin Engagement Strategy impulse documents and Wahlprüfsteine Berlin 2026. The organization advocates for engagement policy at the Berlin state level and represents civil society across the engagement ecosystem.

LNBE's product surface beyond pure coordination includes Lernort Zivilgesellschaft, a free training and continuing education program launched in October 2024 that delivers workshops and seminars to volunteers and engaged citizens, and the engagiertes.berlin information platform, which lists funding opportunities, spaces, training, and digital tools for engaged Berliners. Its technology stack is conventional and operational: a WordPress-based website (wbtheme) hosted by All-Inkl, newsletter distribution via Brevo (Sendinblue), event ticketing through pretix, and Zoom for online events. No proprietary AI/ML, mobile app, or platform API is offered.

The organization's revenue model is non-commercial and consists of two streams: (1) government funding from the Berlin Senate Administration for Culture and Social Cohesion (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt), secured in 2023 after years of negotiations and extended through end of 2025; and (2) annual membership fees of EUR 50 per member organization, which are immaterial relative to overall operations. A professional coordination team of approximately 5-6 paid staff was established in August 2023 under Managing Director Dr. Gabriele Stilla-Bowman, complemented by an honorary 5-member Sprecher:innenrat (speaker council) elected in November 2023. Operating reach is single-country (Germany), with geographic scope limited to Berlin.

Name

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V.

Legal name

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V.

Website

https://lnbe.berlin

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association founded in 2005 that coordinates approximately 100 civic engagement organizations through forums, working groups, an annual conference, and the Lernort Zivilgesellschaft training program, primarily funded by the Berlin Senate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement Network Coordination

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Civic engagement network
• Nonprofit association services
• Volunteer training programs
• Policy advocacy coordination
• Community organizing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding provided by the Senate Administration for Culture and Social Cohesion (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt). Funding was secured in 2023 after years of negotiations, initially for one year and extended for two additional years until end of 2025.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of 50 Euro per year per member organization. Currently approximately 100 member organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V. is a registered non-profit association (e.V.) that coordinates a network of approximately 100 civic engagement organizations in Berlin, ranging from large welfare associations and sports clubs to small neighborhood initiatives. It delivers networking forums, working groups, expert circles, an annual Berlin Engagement Conference, and the Lernort Zivilgesellschaft free training program for volunteers, while also advocating for civic engagement policy with the Berlin Senate.

Product overview

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin e.V. operates as a coordination and networking organization rather than a traditional product company. The core offering is its network of approximately 100 member organizations united around civic engagement in Berlin. Key programs include the Lernort Zivilgesellschaft (free education/training for engaged citizens since October 2024), the annual Berliner Engagementkonferenz (4th edition in November 2026), and thematic forums (Forum Junges Engagement, Forum Zusammenarbeit). Supporting initiatives include working groups (AG UNKE for environmental protection), expert circles (Fachkreise for civil society research), and the engagiertes.berlin information platform. The organization coordinates events and workshops using pretix for registration and offers newsletters via Brevo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lernort Zivilgesellschaft A free education and training program for engaged citizens offering workshops and seminars on topics such as meeting facilitation, polarized debates, and social media analysis, developed together with educational providers.
• Berliner Engagementkonferenz Annual Berlin Engagement Conference bringing together civil society, science, business, politics, and administration to discuss current civic engagement topics.
• Forum Junges Engagement A forum dedicated to strengthening young civic engagement, addressing barriers, recognition, and structural needs for youth involvement.
• Forum Zusammenarbeit neu gestalten – das Demokratie-Narrativ A forum exploring cooperation between civil society, politics, and administration without overburdening or instrumentalizing engagement.
• AG UNKE – Arbeitsgruppe Umwelt- und Naturschutz An open networking platform for organizations coordinating voluntary engagement in nature and environmental protection, including NABU, BUND, Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin.
• Fachkreise (Expert Circles) Regular expert circles on topics including civil society research, providing professional exchange forums for members and stakeholders.
• Arbeitsgruppen (Working Groups) Various working groups enabling member organizations to collaborate on specific topics and initiatives.
• engagiertes.berlin A platform for all Berliners who want to get involved, providing information on funding, spaces, further education, digital tools, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd Berlin Engagement Conference with 190 participants from civil society, science, business, politics and administration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2007National network for civic engagement that connects organizations from civil society, state, and business. LNBE has been a member since November 16, 2007, participating in national discourse and policy development for civic engagement.
• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches EngagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual Berlin Engagement Conference series (1st in 2023, 2nd in 2024, 3rd in 2025, 4th planned for 2026) serves as a collaboration platform connecting civil society, science, business, politics and administration.
• DeZIM e.V. (Deutsches Zentrum für Integrations- und Migrationsforschung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for the Fachkreis Zivilgesellschaftsforschung. Anna-Maria Meuth presented findings from the 'Diskriminierung und Engagement' research project on racism and discrimination experiences in migrant volunteering.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mehr Demokratie e.V. Member-based association advocating for direct democratic participation in Germany. Comparable as a civic-engagement advocacy organization but focused specifically on direct democracy instruments rather than broader engagement.
• Stiftung Bürgermut: German foundation funding civic innovation and engagement projects. Comparable as a civil-society capacity builder with grantmaking and program support, though operating via a foundation vehicle rather than member-based network.

Direct peers

• Allianz Vielfältige Demokratie: A cross-sector alliance promoting democratic participation in Germany. Directly comparable as a coalition-based engagement-policy advocate with similar membership-network structure and policy advocacy function.
• Landesfreiwilligenagentur Berlin e.V. A Berlin-based volunteer coordination agency focused on civic engagement infrastructure — Susanne Eckhardt (LNBE Sprecher:innenrat member) is its Geschäftsführerin. Directly comparable in mission (volunteer promotion) and geography, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Bertelsmann Stiftung: Large German foundation running civic participation programs (e.g., 'Demokratie und Engagement'). Operates in the same engagement-policy space with overlapping advocacy and research outputs but at significantly larger scale.
• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest private social lottery funding inclusive civic engagement and accessibility projects. Comparable as a social-engagement funding and promotion entity, though operating at a much larger national scale.
• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE): The national-level civic engagement network in Germany, of which LNBE has been a member since 2007. BBE operates the same network-coordination model across civil society, state, and business at the federal scale, making it LNBE's direct national counterpart.
• Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband: National umbrella for adult education centers (VHS), comparable as a public-funded, member-based civic education infrastructure provider with overlapping Lernort-style training functions.

Regional players

• Europäische Bewegung Deutschland: German network promoting European civic engagement and policy participation. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder civic engagement network operating at a different (European) geographic scope.
• Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung: Federal association for cultural youth education, comparable as a member-based civil society umbrella organization coordinating policy and program work, though focused on a narrower thematic vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landesnetzwerk-buergerengagement-berlin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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