About us

We live fundraising!

 

Switzerland’s leading fundraising agency for strong campaigns since 1995. Together we are committed to a better future and effective fundraising.

Core Values​

What‘s important for us

Diverse

Regardless of attributes such as gender, education, social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical limitations, we create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

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Responsible

Together with our clients, we are committed to a future worth living, where people, animals, and the environment are respected, protected, and preserved.

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Collaborative

We support and empower each other, fostering strong and trusting relationships with our colleagues and clients as equals.

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Respectful

We communicate and behave with honesty, openness, and respect. We give and receive constructive feedback to continuously learn and grow.

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Reliable

We are here to stay – since 1995, we have stood for stability and dependability in an ever-changing world. With dedication and perseverance, we ensure long-term success.

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Innovative

Dynamic progress and the joy of change drive us. We never stand still but constantly strive to be pioneers in our industry, forging new and innovative paths.

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Our Team

Zurich, Lausanne, Bellinzona

Baldwin Bakker

Baldwin Bakker

CEO

Bernard Badan

Bernard Badan

Management, Administration

Karin Ackermann

Karin Ackermann

Head of Services,
Member of the Executive Board

Miriam Ruoss

Miryam Ruoss

Head of Human Resources,
Member of the Executive Board

Marco Carnot

Marco Carnot

Head of Software Solutions

Susanne Kreuzer

Susanne Kreuzer

Head of Internal Sales Switzerland, Key Account Management

Jessica Pilet

Regional management back office

Francesco Bizzozero

Francesco Bizzozero

Regional management back office

Paula Smelko

Paula Smelko

Head of Marketing and Communication

Phillip Bucher

Phillippe Bucher

Team Leader Data Management

Laura Scarso

Laura Scarso

Team Leader Contact Center

Coach-Isabell

Isabell Raum

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Marvin

Marvin Ertürk

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Julian

Julian Kokontis

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Ayman

Ayman Ait Jirane

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Yannick

Yannick Steimer

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Jan

Jan Wagner

Coach in Zurich

Coach-Vincent

Vincent Stähle

Coach in Zurich

Headcoach-Pierre-Alain

Pierre-Alain Mambré

Headcoach in Lausanne

Headcoach-Telma

Telma Magno Da Silva

Headcoach in Lausanne

Coach-Fabien

Fabien Bontaz

Coach in Lausanne

Coach-Rudy

Rudy Suamino

Coach in Lausanne

Coach-Lucas

Lucas Fontannaz

Coach in Lausanne

Coach-Meriem

Meriem Lechheb

Coach in Lausanne

Coach-Sacha

Sacha Flamand

Coach in Lausanne

Headcoach-Andrea

Andrea Tomasoni

Headcoach in Bellinzona

Coach-Luca

Luca Leanza Mantegna

Coach in Bellinzona

Coach-Jessica

Jessica Tufano

Coach in Bellinzona

Our Customers​

For a better future!​

Greenpeace
Save the Children
Amnesty International
Helvetas
Kindernothilfe
Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Fairmed
Unicef
Vier Pfoten /Quatres Pates
Action Education
Solidar Suisse
act!onaid
Caritas
Concordia
WeWorld
Coopi
Enfants du Monde
Fragile Suisse
Green Cross
Handicap International
Plan
Brava
HEKS
Krebsforschung Schweiz
Fondazione Telethon
Kinderkrebs Schweiz
Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society
Pro Infirmis
Pro Juventute
Schweizerische Energiestiftung
SGB-FSS
Konsumentenschutz
Solidar Med
SONOS
SOS Kinderdorf
Swissaid
Terre des Hommes

Our milestones

2025

Anniversary Year: 30 Years of Corris

Since 1995, we have been delivering face-to-face fundraising for numerous well-known organizations. This makes Corris both Switzerland’s first and oldest face-to-face fundraising agency. The anniversary was celebrated with a special event in the summer.

2024

Launch Twint Recurring & Start Festival Campaigns

TWINT enables recurring donations, a real alternative to LSV. In Ticino, Amnesty International launches the first event campaign at a festival.

2023

Spin-off Lazoona AG

Door-to-door campaigns have a new home: Lazoona AG. It is now a sister company.

2022

Introduction Story to Go & betterfuturejobs

“Story to Go” enables organisations to link directly to a donation widget through emotional storytelling, while “Betterfuturejobs” is a recruitment platform where dialogue fundraisers can choose the organisation they want to work for.

2020

Start travel team & door to door campaigns

The first travelling teams are setting off in the mountain regions. At the same time, the first door-to-door campaigns are resuming after a long break.

2019

Introduction of payment terminals

Introduction of initial payments and one-time donations with payment terminals at info booths.

2018

First campaign in Italy

The first info booth campaign for the organisation Telethon is being carried out in Italy.

2017

Start event campaigns

Event booths are set up in shopping centres for various organisations to carry out face-to-face fundraising.

2016

Introduction of SMS donation

From now on, donations can be made by SMS.

2015

Introduction of iPads and award for best app

In collaboration with Helvetas, iPads are being introduced at info booths.
Corris achieves third place with the Corris app in the Helvetas water campaign.

2010

Foundation of Changemaker AG

Corris owner Gerhard Friesacher launches the retail chain Changemaker.
The shops offer over 4,000 products with a meaningful story, each based on various sustainability criteria.

2008

Candle sale during the Christmas season

On behalf of Caritas, hundreds of thousands of candles are sold during the Christmas season.
Fun fact: For a time, the two companies were among the largest candle sellers in Switzerland.

2006

First campaign in Germany

The first campaign with Foodwatch takes place in Mannheim.

2003

Branch office in Ticino

Opening of the first office in Bellinzona, Ticino.

2002

Establishment of a database for donor data

With the establishment of a donor database, professional data management is now possible.

2001

Relocation, opening of contact center & foundation of sister company in the Netherlands

Move to the premises on Hardturmstrasse in Zurich. The first contact center campaign is carried out for Caritas. Corris becomes a public limited company and a sister company is founded in the Netherlands.

1998

Office in French-speaking Switzerland & campaign in France

Corris enters a growth phase with numerous new clients. It also opens its first office in French-speaking Switzerland in Lausanne and runs its first international campaign in Alsace for Greenpeace.

1996

First information stand campaign

The first info booth campaign in Swiss city centres is conducted for Greenpeace.

1995

Foundation of the agency

Gerhard Friesacher founds Corris, the first face-to-face fundraising agency in Switzerland. The first campaign is carried out on behalf of the Red Cross Canton of Aargau as a door-to-door campaign.

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