Board members are the core drivers of an organization. They set the direction of the organization for years to come. They constitute the board, a collective body that governs the non-profit, guide the organization to work towards its mission and vision. Despite their importance in functioning of the organization, most of the board members do… [Read More]
9 interesting ways to maintain relationships with your donors
Every donor, be it an individual, a donor agency, a foundation, or a CSR (corporate social responsibility) arm, looks for feedback from the non-profit or charity. Feedback in terms of knowing how important they are for you, how appreciated they are, and what it gives them to stay connected. A sense of appreciation, feeling of… [Read More]
Using Social Media to Enhance Your NGO Visibility
We have been living in the age of the internet for quite some time now. The Internet has enabled producers to reach out to millions of consumers and vice-versa. It has helped connect writers to millions of its readers. In recent years the world of the internet has come up with another new communication and… [Read More]
Infographic: US Government Grants for Refugees
In these critical times, when refugees are the most affected groups around the world, we list out top grants from US Government providing aid to them.
How to Frame Goals and Objectives in a Project Proposal
Goals and objectives form the most important part of a project proposal and one should pay great attention while framing them. Setting the goal is often the first step towards developing a proposal as it lays the foundation for the project. Next in the process is defining objectives that would help in achieving the goal…. [Read More]
How to write engaging case studies to demonstrate impact
A case study is a very important qualitative method of capturing impact. It is an approach to qualitative research with focus on specific in-depth analysis of a particular case, incident, story, or event. For NGOs, case studies reflect successes of a particular program(s) in terms of changing people’s lives, with ‘voice’ of the people impacted…. [Read More]
How to Apply for a Tailor-Made Training Course: A Programme within Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
The Tailor-Made Training course (TMT) is a specific type of study programme funded within the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) in order to meet the specific needs of a requesting organization. Any organization will be eligible for an NFP Tailor-Made Training programme only if it is located in one of the NFP countries. The programme is open… [Read More]
Infographic: How to summarize a Full Proposal into a Short Concept Note
Not every donor will be interested to outrightly read your full proposal. Ideally, a successful fundraiser would first approach the donor with a concept note that outlines the full project idea in a concise manner. In this infographic, you will come across useful tips to summarize your proposal into a short concept note.
How NGOs can use Facebook for ensuring an Effective Presence
Facebook for Your NGO Facebook is an important platform for non government organizations (NGOs), especially those in the developing world. As the developing world comes online, they do so through their mobile devices, and for them, the Internet is Facebook. For NGOs in the developing world, an effective presence on Facebook is becoming vital. It… [Read More]
Resource mobilization for community-based organizations
Community-based organizations (CBO) or Community organizations (CO) have been an integral part of the development projects and initiatives since decades. They are indeed the ‘face’ of community empowerment, by virtue of the fundamental principles of democratic processes, building on the social capital, and reliance on community participation. Many development projects have CBO formation as a… [Read More]
