The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Fellowship Programme provides opportunities to mid-career professionals “in non-Annex I Parties, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) Parties” to build their professional capacities … [Read more...] about UNFCCC Fellowships to address climate change
Archives for July 2010
SIDA’s International Training Programme on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sweden for MENA region
Under its International Training Programmes, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is supporting the training programme on “Climate Change – Migration and Adaptation” for the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region. The programme is being organized by SMHI in cooperation with … [Read more...] about SIDA’s International Training Programme on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sweden for MENA region
SIDA’s International Training Programme on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sweden for Africa
Under its International Training Programmes, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is supporting the training programme on “Climate Change – Migration and Adaptation” for the Southern African region. The programme is being organized by SMHI in cooperation with SWECO and Stockholm … [Read more...] about SIDA’s International Training Programme on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sweden for Africa
How to train NGO staff in Fundraising
Fundraising is the lifeline activity for any NGO, yet it is the most challenging task for us all. This is because there are so few resources available and too many seekers reaching them out. In such cases, only organizations that are competitive, responsive and creative succeed. But to be … [Read more...] about How to train NGO staff in Fundraising
Prepare the staff in fundraising work
FUNDRAISING CAN BE A SIMPLE AND ENJOYABLE WORK We often think that fundraising is a serious job and only someone with a high level of education and experience can undertake it. But this cannot be true always. We believe that a person, mostly young and enthusiastic, with basic writing and speaking … [Read more...] about Prepare the staff in fundraising work
Sample Job Description for NGO Fundraising Staff
Below is a sample job description that can be used as terms of reference for an NGO staff assigned with the responsibility of raising funds for the organization. Position: Fundraising Assistant Reporting to: Director Objective: To provide assistance to the head or the board of the organization … [Read more...] about Sample Job Description for NGO Fundraising Staff
Giving Orientation to the Fundraising Staff
Patience is a necessity in fundraising. So, it also becomes necessary to remain patient while dealing with the staff newly assigned with the job of raising funds for your organization. The person may be fluent in English and good at internet, but may have little knowledge about fundraising. In other … [Read more...] about Giving Orientation to the Fundraising Staff
Training Tasks for the Fundraising Staff
Allow the fundraising staff to browse through previous proposals and concept notes. Allow him or her sometime to read and understand them. Let the person understand the current work of the organization with a new perspective. Since the person is taking a new responsibility, he or she may be … [Read more...] about Training Tasks for the Fundraising Staff
What the Fundraising Staff should not do…
New and enthusiastic fundraising staff in their efforts to raise funds for the organization may unintentionally end up doing things that can adversely affect the organization like bombarding emails everywhere with donation requests. This can harm the reputation of your organization. Below are some … [Read more...] about What the Fundraising Staff should not do…
Exploring donor agencies online
One of the first tasks of the fundraising staff is to develop a list of donor organizations which may be interested in supporting the programs of the organization. Some donors may be listed in your own files, some are available online. Although donor databases exist everywhere, they need to be … [Read more...] about Exploring donor agencies online
