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How NGOs can develop their Organizational Profiles

By fundsforngos, on February 8th, 2012%

Organizational profile is a necessary document that gives an introduction to the organization. It is a basic requirement and in the absence of brochures and other promotional material, this could be a single source of marketing document for an NGO. This could also be the first sample of promotional material developed when the . . . → Read More: How NGOs can develop their Organizational Profiles

Brochures for NGOs

By fundsforngos, on February 8th, 2012%

A brochure or a pamphlet is a carefully designed promotional material providing information about the organization, its mission, objectives, areas of work, achievements and partners. It can different from the basic organizational profile since it will be more presentable with attractive designs (in many cases colorful) and pictures reflecting your organization, including its . . . → Read More: Brochures for NGOs

Annual Report for NGOs

By fundsforngos, on February 8th, 2012%

An annual report can be an in-depth and comprehensive report on the activities carried out by the NGO during the previous year. It basically outlines the accomplishments made by the organization but its relevance is not complete unless that audited annual accounts are published in it. Most agencies prefer to read through the . . . → Read More: Annual Report for NGOs

Governing Document for NGOs

By fundsforngos, on February 8th, 2012%

The Governing Document consists of information about the structure and governance of the organization, including its aims and objectives. It also details out the powers given to the governing body members and the administrative arrangements that have been put into place.

This kind of document is mostly used for internal purposes, . . . → Read More: Governing Document for NGOs

How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-8

By fundsforngos, on February 7th, 2012%

There are several channels through which the United States Government provides grants to NGOs around the world. The main source of fund distribution is mostly through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) but additionally there are several departments within the US Department of State that also request proposals from international and . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-8

A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination

By fundsforngos3, on January 10th, 2012%

A guide describing the international convention on elimination of racial discrimination has been published by Minority Rights Group International and International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR). The author of the guide is Atsuko Tanaka, assisted by Yoshinobu Nagamine. It has special inputs by Theo van Boven, member of IMADR’s . . . → Read More: A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination

Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities

By fundsforngos, on November 9th, 2011%

Strategies to strengthen NGO Capacity in Resource Mobilization Through Business Activities’ aims to help NGOs working on HIV/AIDS and other health and development issues . . . → Read More: Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities

Capacity-building Manual for Women-led NGOs

By fundsforngos, on November 9th, 2011%

A reference manual, entitled “NGO Capacity Building Reference Manual,” has been developed by the Iraqi Women’s Educational Institute (IWEI) to aid and guide women NGO leaders and activists. . . . → Read More: Capacity-building Manual for Women-led NGOs

A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting

By fundsforngos, on November 3rd, 2011%

NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recently published a guide entitled “Together with children – for children: A guide for non-governmental organizations accompanying children in CRC reporting”. . . . → Read More: A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting

Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?

By fundsforngos, on November 1st, 2011%

This is an important question for many NGOs: “Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?” . . . → Read More: Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?

How to find Funders?

By fundsforngos, on November 1st, 2011%

This is a critical question that many NGOs ask: “How to find Funders?” Because there are hundreds and thousands of foundations providing grants to NGOs, there are also several dozens of issues and causes for which these foundations provide the grants. . . . → Read More: How to find Funders?

The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program

By fundsforngos, on October 2nd, 2011%

The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University (CEU) are inviting applications for the Justice Initiative Fellows Program. . . . → Read More: The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program

How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals

By fundsforngos, on September 18th, 2011%

Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the growth of any organization. Besides, if you have well-managed and transparent financial system, it also enables donor agencies to gain confidence . . . → Read More: How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals

Why budgets are so complicated for NGOs?

By fundsforngos, on September 18th, 2011%

Developing budget is always a complicated task for NGOs especially when they need to develop a proposal and satisfy every entry given by the donor agency in the budget format. Sometimes it is easier to write a proposal than developing a budget to request funding.

Budgets will continue to become more . . . → Read More: Why budgets are so complicated for NGOs?

Involving the NGO team in developing the budget

By fundsforngos, on September 18th, 2011%

Usually the senior and the experienced staff of the organization are involved in developing the budget. They should be in a position to take responsibility for financial aspects of the organization or a project. It is also better if they have experience in managing project finances in a cost-effective manner.

Following are the . . . → Read More: Involving the NGO team in developing the budget

Matching Contribution in the Budget

By fundsforngos, on September 18th, 2011%

You may have noticed in several Calls for Proposals, donor agencies put a condition that they would be able to fund only 70-80% of the total budget submitted to them for funding. The rest of the 20% should be sourced from elsewhere. Sourcing funding from elsewhere means matching the contribution made by the . . . → Read More: Matching Contribution in the Budget

Two day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff from Southeast Asia, registration open

By fundsforngos, on September 11th, 2011%

Human Development Forum Foundation is offering a two-day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff training that will help to improve the safety and security culture of your organization. . . . → Read More: Two day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff from Southeast Asia, registration open

Who can submit the nominations for the 2012 Equator Prize?

By fundsforngos, on September 8th, 2011%

Nominations can be submitted by the organization itself or by a partner agency or by any third party that is sufficiently familiar with the activities and achievements of the nominee. So even if your NGO does not have a nominator, you can submit the nomination form yourself to apply for this Prize.

Writing the nomination form for the Equator Prize 2012

By fundsforngos, on September 8th, 2011%

There are some 15 odd questions you need to answer in about five pages to complete the nomination form. The first three questions (1 to 3) related to the name and work of your organization. In question no. 2, you can choose the options that describe your organization, whether it is an NGO, . . . → Read More: Writing the nomination form for the Equator Prize 2012

2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland

By fundsforngos, on September 5th, 2011%

The Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland invites NGOs the world over to nominate (bring to the public eye) corporations that are interested only in making profits without any regard for social and/or environmental harm. For this purpose, the organizers welcome the critical eye of civil society to bring these corporations to spotlight and . . . → Read More: 2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland

USAID funding opportunity to implement the Citizen Engagement and Elections project in Mongolia

By fundsforngos, on August 24th, 2011%

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for funding aimed at implementing the Citizen Engagement and Elections project (CEE) which will focus on citizen education, mobilization and political engagement activities in the period leading up to the June 2012 parliamentary elections in Mongolia.

Purpose

The purpose of . . . → Read More: USAID funding opportunity to implement the Citizen Engagement and Elections project in Mongolia

Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism

By fundsforngos, on August 21st, 2011%

Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/

The sixty-fourth annual United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/NGO meeting entitled “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” will be held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September. It is expected that the main focus of discussion during this meet would remain on sustainable development and volunteerism. These two themes would . . . → Read More: Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism

NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

By fundsforngos, on July 18th, 2011%

The first United Nations Program with formal representation from civil society, the UNAIDS is led by Program Coordinating Board (PCB) working as a forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The delegates in PCB work as the voice of the community and the people living with HIV and AIDS.

The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation . . . → Read More: NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

How to apply for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

By fundsforngos, on July 5th, 2011%

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNFPII) issued the call for proposals to provide funding support to indigenous organizations or organizations working for indigenous people under the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme (click here to read more about this opportunity). Before you can apply to this opportunity, we have listed below . . . → Read More: How to apply for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.

By fundsforngos, on June 19th, 2011%

Sourced From: http://mis-asia.com/resource/cloud-computing/microsoft-delivers-cloud-to-ngos-and-schools-in-hong-kong/

Microsoft, in continuance to its several charity projects aimed at spreading usage of information and communications technology (ICT) to social service and education sectors, recently launched a new initiative in Hong Kong titled “Cloud Connect”.

The initiative will enable schools and NGO’s to address the constraints of insufficient . . . → Read More: Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.

Conference Organizers & Vendors providing Travel Grants to NGOs

By fundsforngos, on June 15th, 2011%

Conference/Training Organizers

Ask the organizers of the meeting or training you’d like to attend if travel support is available. Many times organizers have partial or full support available- especially for those participants that bring something extra such as speakers. Some conference venues offer free rooms and other perks to . . . → Read More: Conference Organizers & Vendors providing Travel Grants to NGOs

Foundations providing Travel Grants to NGOs

By fundsforngos, on June 15th, 2011%

Foundations

Though the list is short and many restrictions may apply, some donors do provide travel support to NGOs. Examples of these include:

Art Moves Africa (AMA) Travel Grants – AMA supports mobility within the African continent by providing the costs of travel, visa and travel insurance for the duration . . . → Read More: Foundations providing Travel Grants to NGOs

NMF and GIZ funding opportunity for NGOs to implement community dialogues in South African provinces

By fundsforngos, on May 30th, 2011%

The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) in collaboration with The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, working on behalf of the German Government, seeks expressions of interest from experienced NGOs that are interested in and capable of implementing the community dialogues in all South African Provinces. These NGOs will be trained on the . . . → Read More: NMF and GIZ funding opportunity for NGOs to implement community dialogues in South African provinces

USAID, ANGOLA opportunity for NGO Strengthening through Health Service Delivery and Technical Activities

By fundsforngos, on May 18th, 2011%

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Southern Africa seeks applications from organizations interested in implementing a five-year award in Angola to improve overall NGO capacity while focusing on several key service-delivery areas: health, education, water, and other activities.

Program objectives

- Strengthen civil society in management, planning, budgeting, . . . → Read More: USAID, ANGOLA opportunity for NGO Strengthening through Health Service Delivery and Technical Activities

U.S. Embassy in Zagreb announces The Civil Society Small Grants Program for Croatian NGO’s and non-profit organizations

By fundsforngos, on May 16th, 2011%

The Civil Society Small Grants Program

Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia with the purpose of supporting initiatives leading to the development of civil society in Croatia has announced The Civil Society Small Grants Program. Proposals are invited from Croatian non-government and non-profit organizations only. The maximum grant amount . . . → Read More: U.S. Embassy in Zagreb announces The Civil Society Small Grants Program for Croatian NGO’s and non-profit organizations

Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

By fundsforngos, on May 12th, 2011%

Bureau of Population, Refugees, And Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from International Organizations and NGO’s for its 2011 funding project aimed at filling gaps in the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance for particularly vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, including Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations; improving the response capacity of the government of . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

By fundsforngos, on May 8th, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) under the United States Department of State, looks after the formulation of policies on population, refugees, and migration. Moreover, it also administers the U.S. refugee assistance and admissions programs.

In FY2011, PRM expects to provide approximately $1.9 million to fund NGO programs in . . . → Read More: FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

Call for Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund

By fundsforngos, on April 21st, 2011%

The Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund is inviting applications for 2011 project grants for the activities that address the current environmental needs and concerns includes internships, research studies, workshops, seminars, lectureships and publications related to environmental issues.

Eligibility:

Any individual or non-profit organization whose research focuses on the U.S. Virgin . . . → Read More: Call for Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund

Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Sudan

By fundsforngos, on March 1st, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration at the US State Department has announced a funding opportunity in Sudan for projects benefiting Southern Sudanese Refugee Returnees and receiving communities and NGO programs in Sudan benefiting Congolese and CAR Refugees.

Current Funding Priorities for Refugee Reintegration:

(a) Proposed activities should attract and/or . . . → Read More: Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Sudan

Atlas Corps Fellowship Program for Nonprofit Professionals

By fundsforngos, on February 14th, 2011%

The Atlas Service Corps is accepting applications for the Atlas Corps Fellowship Program from 15 February 2011 onwards. The Program is an opportunity for nonprofit professionals around the world to take up training and placement in the United States or Columbia for 12 or 18 month period.

Individuals applying for the . . . → Read More: Atlas Corps Fellowship Program for Nonprofit Professionals

INGOs invited to apply for PRM funding for programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia

By fundsforngos, on January 31st, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US State Department has a funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia. Only international organizations are eligible to apply to this opportunity.

PRM will prioritize funding for proposed non-governmental organization (NGO) activities that best meet the Bureau’s . . . → Read More: INGOs invited to apply for PRM funding for programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia

Pakistan Ministry of Human Rights Call for Proposals

By fundsforngos, on January 31st, 2011%

The Ministry of Human Rights, Government of Pakistan is calling interested NGOs/CBOs to apply as the “Implementing Partners” for the “Capacity Building of Regional Directorates of Human Rights for Effective Implementation of Legal Framework on Violence Against Women”

The NGOs who apply have to meet the following Criteria:

(i) The NGO . . . → Read More: Pakistan Ministry of Human Rights Call for Proposals

Civil Courage Prize accepting NGO nominations worldwide

By fundsforngos, on January 27th, 2011%

The international Civil Courage Prize is sponsored by the Train Foundation to honor “extraordinary individuals whose acts, undertaken deliberately, over time, have demonstrated ‘steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk.’” The Prize does not attempt to establish a ranking or give the impression of a competition. Rather, it works to draw the . . . → Read More: Civil Courage Prize accepting NGO nominations worldwide

Rising Voices’ latest round of micro-grant funding call for proposals

By fundsforngos, on January 18th, 2011%

Rising Voices is accepting project proposals from NGOs or individuals under its latest round of micro-grant funding for digital media outreach projects around the world. Rising Voices will award funding to selected organizations or individuals with a funding of up to US $4,000.

Ideal applicants will present innovative and detailed proposals . . . → Read More: Rising Voices’ latest round of micro-grant funding call for proposals

US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in India

By fundsforngos, on January 18th, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, India.

PRM will prioritize funding for proposed non-governmental organization (NGO) activities that best meet the Bureau’s priorities for Sri Lankan refugees in . . . → Read More: US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in India

US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

By fundsforngos, on January 18th, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs.

Country Specific Instructions:

(1) Chad

Proposals should . . . → Read More: US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

Get some Community Health Training First

By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2011%

What is Community Health?

Community health is nothing more than the health of the communities with whom we work. Although it is a part of public health, it has more emphasis on the geographical focus of where the particular community under study is located. A study of community health suits best for NGOs . . . → Read More: Get some Community Health Training First

A Village Health Center at your NGO office

By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2011%

Now it is time to arrange some space that will work as the village health center where people can come and seek basic healthcare services. The health center needs to have clean place with basic furnishing and lot of posters depicting information about health and hygiene. The health literature collected from the government . . . → Read More: A Village Health Center at your NGO office

Health Microinsurance Schemes for the Poor

By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2011%

One of the most practical problems one can face while implementing a user fee-based healthcare service to the community is that many poor people would seek healthcare in credit because they will not have cash to pay, despite the lowest price offered to them. To counter such a situation, the NGO can introduce . . . → Read More: Health Microinsurance Schemes for the Poor

The Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala

By fundsforngos, on January 10th, 2011%

In 2007, USAID’s Global Development Alliance supported the “Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala” project that brought together partnerships of Mercy Corps, Wal-Mart and a local NGO called Fundacion AGIL in Guatemala.

The purpose of the alliance was to build the capacity of small-scale farmers to help them move . . . → Read More: The Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala

Phishing Emails targeting NGOs

By fundsforngos, on January 9th, 2011%

Phishing emails can sometimes pose as reputable organizations like the United Nations and offer invitation to your NGO to participate in a conference. For example, below is such an email:

You may end up believing that this is a genuine invitation because it says that it is from the “United . . . → Read More: Phishing Emails targeting NGOs

Research the “organization” offering to provide you donations

By fundsforngos, on January 9th, 2011%

You may one morning receive an email from a certain agency in Europe or US, saying that it is offering a donation to your NGO. Before you respond to it, control your nerves and do some research about this agency. If no similar email is found on the internet, then start searching by . . . → Read More: Research the “organization” offering to provide you donations

Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Pakistan

By fundsforngos, on January 3rd, 2011%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US State Department has issued a call for the FY 2011 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

In FY 2011, PRM’s funding priority through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is primarily to equip Afghan refugees with transferrable skills . . . → Read More: Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Pakistan

National Endowment for Democracy accepting grant applications from NGOs promoting human rights and democracy

By fundsforngos, on December 27th, 2010%

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a private, nonprofit foundation based in the United States provides grants to support NGO projects around the world for the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions. The foundation was founded in 1983 and it provides more than 1000 grants per year to NGOs promoting democracy in more . . . → Read More: National Endowment for Democracy accepting grant applications from NGOs promoting human rights and democracy

Completing the Proposal

By fundsforngos, on December 27th, 2010%

The last parts of the proposal in the NED Grant Application comprise of the organizational background, interim assessment (applicable only for those applicants seeking a renewal of a previous grant) and the budget.

The organizational background has to summarize information about the work of the NGO: its history, outreach, composition, legal . . . → Read More: Completing the Proposal

Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?

By fundsforngos, on December 13th, 2010%

Here is a checklist of policies and other management systems necessary for NGOs to run effective organizations and mobilize resources for development work. You can click on the links below to know more about these policies and systems, refer samples and identify gaps in your organization.

1. Organizational Chart for your NGO (read . . . → Read More: Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?

Organizational Chart for your NGO

By fundsforngos, on December 13th, 2010%

Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO.

. . . → Read More: Organizational Chart for your NGO

Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO

By fundsforngos, on December 13th, 2010%

A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the services of the organization, it is important to . . . → Read More: Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO

Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals

By fundsforngos, on December 8th, 2010%

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) rarely issues an international call for proposals, but when it does, it is unfortunately only for Canadian organizations working globally to apply for. Nevertheless, this is an important opportunity since all Canadian applicant organizations need to have local NGO partners in developing countries to submit projects for . . . → Read More: Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals

Human Resource Management for NGOs

By fundsforngos, on November 1st, 2010%

Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth.

FUNDSFORNGOS.ORG has compiled resourceful information about . . . → Read More: Human Resource Management for NGOs

Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System

By fundsforngos, on November 1st, 2010%

The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee over the year and these targets will . . . → Read More: Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System

Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs – Kenya and Yemen

By fundsforngos, on October 25th, 2010%

The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has announced the 2011 Funding opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya and Yemen.

Programs will benefit refugees in Kenya and Yemen. While PRM encourages activities that include the local host population, NGOs should . . . → Read More: Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs – Kenya and Yemen

Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2011 is now open to applications

By fundsforngos, on October 21st, 2010%

The Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) is accepting applications from citizens of Northeast, Southeast and South Asian countries to apply for its 2011 program. The program is open to persons involved in the academia, journalism, business, national and local politics, education, administration, the arts, publications, and NGO and non-profit activities.

Launched . . . → Read More: Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2011 is now open to applications

How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector

By fundsforngos, on October 7th, 2010%

Recently, Acumen Fund announced its fellowship program to provide world-class training to the next generation of leaders working in the social sector. The Program is an excellent opportunity for NGO leaders and professionals in developing countries to gather leadership skills in the United States and gain exposure to high-impact social enterprises in the . . . → Read More: How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector

How NGOs can apply for European Commission Grants? A PowerPoint Presentation

By fundsforngos, on September 28th, 2010%

The European Commission is one of the largest donors providing funding to developmental projects around the world. However, it is also one of the most complicated grantmakers especially because of its lengthy grant guidelines, intricate rules of funding and too many grantee terms of conditions.

But recently, the Commission itself came . . . → Read More: How NGOs can apply for European Commission Grants? A PowerPoint Presentation

Completing the Proposal: NED Grants Program Application

By fundsforngos, on September 5th, 2010%

The organizational background has to summarize information about the work of the NGO: its history, outreach, composition, legal . . . → Read More: Completing the Proposal: NED Grants Program Application

National Endowment for Democracy accepting grant applications from NGOs promoting human rights and democracy

By fundsforngos, on August 2nd, 2010%

Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?

By fundsforngos, on June 14th, 2010%

How to find the cause of the problem we are seeing around us

One of the ways to analyze a problem or trying to find the cause of the problem is to ask oneself:

“Why this is happening?”

By continuously asking oneself this question, we can reach . . . → Read More: Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?

How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…

By fundsforngos, on May 27th, 2010%

If your organization is planning a regional or international workshop or an exchange visit to another NGO or project, but you are in need of grant support, then one of the best possible options is applying for the Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants.

The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organization . . . → Read More: How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…

Microsoft’s NGO Connection

By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2010%

Microsoft’s NGO Connection is a program set up primarily to assist organizations achieve their goals and objectives. It emphasizes upon the use of technology as a tool for effectively working on projects and programs. This program has partnered with thousands of NGOs around the world and has been providing resources including monetary support . . . → Read More: Microsoft’s NGO Connection

Toolkit on Preparing Conference Presentations for NGOs

By fundsforngos, on March 2nd, 2009%

Bernard van Leer Foundation as a toolkit that can be useful for NGOs in preparing concepts, presentations and posters. It can be used by NGO professionals who are attending conferences and need to make presentations about their work and their organizations. It has been specifically developed for people working in HIV and AIDS . . . → Read More: Toolkit on Preparing Conference Presentations for NGOs

Writing about Ourselves: the Organization

By fundsforngos, on December 16th, 2008%

New individuals working on proposals in a particular NGO may face problems in writing about organizational background. They prefer to just copy previous information into this particular section of the proposal. However, this information may be sometimes outdated. You may have forgotten to add an important NGO activity.

Besides, many times, there are facts . . . → Read More: Writing about Ourselves: the Organization

Sir Halley Steward Trust

By fundsforngos, on August 21st, 2008%

The UK-based grant-giving foundation, Sir Halley Stewart Trust provides funding support to NGOs around the world in religious, social-educational and medical fields. The approaches have to be “innovative,” “pioneering” and “groundbreaking” leading to self-support. For 2009 NGO grants, NGOs have to submit proposals before 22 August 2008. However, proposals can also be submitted . . . → Read More: Sir Halley Steward Trust

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

By fundsforngos, on July 14th, 2008%

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation provides funding to NGOs working outside the United States in citizens participation, community education, NGO/philanthropy development, and transitional justice (grants range between US $15,000 to 250,000). Applicant NGOs must support work in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia or South Africa. Submit enquiry before sending full proposal. The four core areas . . . → Read More: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Free Resources Page copy

By fundsforngos, on July 5th, 2008%

How to write a Proposal

How to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project

Sample Grant Proposal for NGOs on Sustainable Livelihood Development

How to write a Concept Note

Systems and Policies for NGOs

NGOConnect.Net is a dynamic and interactive Web portal dedicated to connecting and strengthening NGOs, networks and NGO support . . . → Read More: Free Resources Page copy

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

By fundsforngos, on June 20th, 2008%

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private grantmaking Foundation in the United States. It has a worldwide presence and has been actively supporting NGOs in implementing projects on different issues and services in developing countries. The Foundation provides funding to NGOs i following areas:

Conservation . . . → Read More: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

By fundsforngos, on June 20th, 2008%

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the overseas development agency of the United States Government. “U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America’s foreign policy interests in expanding democracy and free markets while improving the lives of the citizens of the developing world. Spending less than . . . → Read More: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

NGO Opportunities in Your Country