Government Grants are rarely available to individuals. To be eligible you will most likely need to be a registered non profit organisation in your area. Each grant making body will have its own set off rules that you should read as a priority and before making any other arrangements to apply for … [Read more...] about 11 Things to Consider Before Applying for Government Funding
How to Raise Money for an Individual or Family in Need
We often receive requests at FundsforNGOs to support individuals, families or groups who are in need. It is a common problem around the world that cannot be solved by forming an organisation and applying for foreign grants. In these situations are more urgent and local solution needs to be … [Read more...] about How to Raise Money for an Individual or Family in Need
The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
Private Foundations have been long term supporters of funding to charitable organisations around the world. In 2013, their strength is being felt more than ever as for the first time private foundations have overtaken many of the world's governments and aid bodies as the biggest donors to the non … [Read more...] about The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
USAID’s Global Development Alliance invites NGOs to Apply
Deadline: 31 January 2014 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites NGOs to apply for the Global Development Alliance Program which primarily aims at collaborating with the private sector corporations and businesses to address developmental challenges in developing … [Read more...] about USAID’s Global Development Alliance invites NGOs to Apply
Three Grantmaking Foundations that Fund Children’s Projects Around the World
This guide provides information on three of the leading donors to children's projects around the world. If you’re an NGO looking for new funding to support young people in your country, this guide is for you. We’ll discuss some of the some of the biggest donors in the field and how your organisation … [Read more...] about Three Grantmaking Foundations that Fund Children’s Projects Around the World
Global Call for Ideas to ‘End Gender Discrimination Now!’
Deadline: 15 October 2013 A new global competition called 'End Gender Discrimination Now!' is seeking ideas and experiences about ending gender discrimination. If your submission is selected, you will not only get an opportunity to highlight your work, but also get support to attend events related … [Read more...] about Global Call for Ideas to ‘End Gender Discrimination Now!’
Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
Getting information about your cause or organisation to your audience has simultaneously never been easier and harder! As difficult as that is to comprehend, take a moment to consider the online world. We have access to all of the worlds information at our fingertips and tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organisations, indeed almost every non profit got started by either an individual or group of people volunteering their time. Even the biggest development organisations in the world such as the United Nations use volunteers from all around the world to increase … [Read more...] about How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Free Mango Guide to Preparing and Implementing Budgets
Every NGO and every project needs to have a budget. A budget describes the money that an organisation plans to raise and spend for a set purpose over a given period of time. "Failing to plan is planning to fail." The budget plays an important role in every stage of NGO work: planning new work, … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide to Preparing and Implementing Budgets
SIDA’s Water and Food Security Fund in Partnership with USAID: Request for Information
Deadline: 4 October 2013 The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Agency (USAID) has established a $25 million fund called 'Securing Water for Food' to improve water sustainability and boost food security. This is not a … [Read more...] about SIDA’s Water and Food Security Fund in Partnership with USAID: Request for Information
