In 2011, grantmaking foundations provided $47 billion dollars as grants. In 2009, out of the $46 billion dollars given as grants, 24% of it was given to organizations around the world. What this means? In simpler terms, this clearly means that there is lot of money available for NGOs from … [Read more...] about How can NGOs successfully raise funds from foundations in United States
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How can NGOs raise more funds from corporate and local businesses
Corporates and local businesses have been a potential source of funding for NGOs. In United States, they have contributed around $16 billion as grants for philanthropic work around the world. There is also much more in terms of gifts in kind, corporate sponsorships, and through the personal … [Read more...] about How can NGOs raise more funds from corporate and local businesses
How to improve the fundraising skills of your Organization’s Board
The Board of Directors or the Board of Members in your organization plays a critical role in planning and management of the organization. But often, the Board may not be ready for adopted new ideas or work on new innovations for raising funds for the organization. It often happens that the Board of … [Read more...] about How to improve the fundraising skills of your Organization’s Board
How to raise Funds from the European Commission
The European Commission (EC) is a highly potential source of funding for NGOs worldwide. Its regular call for proposals and other grant opportunities offer a substantial amount of funding resources for NGOs. These calls and opportunities seek to support projects and programmes aimed at reducing … [Read more...] about How to raise Funds from the European Commission
How to use the Social Media for raising funds for your NGO
Everywhere the social media has created a change - a change in people's minds, in how they behave, interact and connect with each other. No doubt, it is an important element of the progress happening all around us. In such a context, how can NGOs benefit from this kind of digital revolution where … [Read more...] about How to use the Social Media for raising funds for your NGO
Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
The Whitley Fund for Nature provides £35,000 of project funding every year. It is now open to accepting new applications for the 2013 round of grants. The Whitley Fund for Nature, a UK-based charity offers grants to outstanding conservationists around the world. It recognizes some of the world’s … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
Biodiversity International’s 2013 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Call is now open
Biodiversity International has announced the availability of two fellowships, fo up to US $20,000 each, to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months, on a wide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources in developing countries. This … [Read more...] about Biodiversity International’s 2013 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Call is now open
Fung Global Fellows Program 2013-2014
The Princeton University's Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies is accepting applications for the Fung Global Fellows Program. The brings exceptional international early-career faculty members working in the social sciences and the humanities to Princeton for a year of … [Read more...] about Fung Global Fellows Program 2013-2014
Fellowship Applications invited by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Call for Applications invited by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women. These African women are working in the field of agricultural science, empowering them to … [Read more...] about Fellowship Applications invited by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Apply for Research Grants in Art Works
Deadline- Nov 06, 2012 Countries/Region- U.S National Endowment for the Arts offers Research Grants on how "art works" for those seeking to demonstrate the arts' impact on American life."Value"-oriented research will measure or otherwise clarify one or more components of how Americans participate … [Read more...] about Apply for Research Grants in Art Works
