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 … [Read more...] about Governing Document for NGOs
Fact Sheet: Promotional Material for NGOs
A fact sheet is quick and concise information about some key elements of the organization and its work. It is mostly presented on a sheet with points mentioned in bulleted form. It can consist of the mission statement, list of activities or projects carried out and the accomplishments made in the … [Read more...] about Fact Sheet: Promotional Material for NGOs
Strategic Plan for NGOs
A strategic plan can be a very useful promotional material for an NGO, but more than that it is a very important tool for organizational development. Establishing an organization with a mission and objectives is just one part of the work; running it in the right direction is equally important. A … [Read more...] about Strategic Plan for NGOs
OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme
The Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) was incorporated by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in 2005. The MFP is held annually and currently has two linguistic versions: The English language programme has been running since 2005 and the Arabic language programme started … [Read more...] about OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme
How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities amongst Bilateral Agencies
There are several sources of grant opportunities available for NGOs from government to grantmaking foundations to multilaterals and to bilateral. Bilateral agencies are official aid agencies of developed countries providing financial assistance to NGOs and governmental agencies in developing … [Read more...] about How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities amongst Bilateral Agencies
AusAID and its Funding Schemes for NGOs
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is responsible for managing the overseas aid program of the Government of Australia. It has a fundamental purpose of overcoming poverty through the Australian aid. AusAID works in various countries around the world in partnership with … [Read more...] about AusAID and its Funding Schemes for NGOs
CIDA and its funding programs for NGOs
Moving to another large bilateral agency, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), it used to have a wide presence across the developing world until the year 2009 after which it implemented the Aid Effectiveness Agenda to concentrate 80% of its bilateral resources in 20% of the … [Read more...] about CIDA and its funding programs for NGOs
Danida’s Priorities and Programs to support NGOs
The Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) of the Government of Denmark has an overarching objective of Danish support for civil society is to contribute to the development of a strong, independent and diversified civil society in the developing countries. The website of the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Danida’s Priorities and Programs to support NGOs
JICA’s Grant Aid Program also supports NGOs
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has Grant Aid as the financial arrangement to support beneficiaries in developing countries for development of social and economic infrastructure, such as the construction of hospitals or bridges, as well as education, HIV/AIDS awareness, children's … [Read more...] about JICA’s Grant Aid Program also supports NGOs
SIDA’s Grant Opportunities for NGOs
The Swedish bilateral aid agency, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) has one of the most open systems of providing grant to various beneficiaries around the world. However, it does not provide any direct funding to NGOs in developing countries. Most of its funding is routed through a … [Read more...] about SIDA’s Grant Opportunities for NGOs
