Africa is a land of great contrast. On one hand it contains many of the most underdeveloped nations in the world. On the other, it's one of the richest places for young workers and consumers. The later has propelled the continent into a path towards success, despite lingering perceptions of the … [Read more...] about Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Worldwide humanitarian aid contributions in 2013 were at their highest level for five years, putting the sector’s aims and practices under the spotlight. According to analysts Global Humanitarian Assistance, donations from government and private bodies totalled $22bn (about £13bn) – up nearly a … [Read more...] about How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Botin Foundation Scholarships to Visual Arts Artists
Deadline: 30 April 2014 Botin Foundation is calling grant applications for study, research and individual projects in non-the oretical artistic work. Grants period is 9 (nine) months. In case of grants involving relocation, period can be extended. The scholarship amount for the artists who do not … [Read more...] about Botin Foundation Scholarships to Visual Arts Artists
The Vodafone Foundation
At the heart of Vodafone’s Foundation is the belief that our mobile communications technologies can address some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges around the world. The Foundation aims to to utilise innovative mobile technology to mobilisie social change and improve people’s … [Read more...] about The Vodafone Foundation
Top Ten Corporate Fundraising Tips
Robin Toal shares his top ten corporate fundraising tips, having raised funds and managed projects with international partners including HSBC, Microsoft and Google. Know your facts: The majority of CSR and corporate giving projects are overseen by professionals keen to achieve the best return … [Read more...] about Top Ten Corporate Fundraising Tips
Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
Indiegogo, one of the world’s leading crowdfunding platforms, has introduced new features that will enable NGOs to leverage the power of the website for the first time. The site has already raised tens of millions of dollars for campaigns around the world, but up until now the Indiegogo has only … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
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
CHANGING Markets Award: Opportunity for winning Funding for NGOs
Deadline- 1 September 2013 All eligible participants are invited to participate in CHANGING Markets Award which aims to identify companies ("Champions for Green and Inclusive Markets") that are successfully building their business case around environmental considerations and creating real impact at … [Read more...] about CHANGING Markets Award: Opportunity for winning Funding for NGOs
A List of International Corporate Foundations and Grants Programs for NGOs in Developing Countries
Corporate agencies have welfare programs to provide financial support for various community development projects as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). But many of these programs are limited to those areas where these corporates are active and those where they think there is high … [Read more...] about A List of International Corporate Foundations and Grants Programs for NGOs in Developing Countries
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Objectives: The Coca-Cola Foundation is Coca-Cola’s philanthropic arm. It was founded in 1984 as an American Charitable Organisation. Its main goal is to support the implementation of projects that improve health in communities. The Foundation invests mainly in community projects and has 4 priority … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola Foundation
