The most common problem for charities and NGOs in every country in the world is suitable access to funding to support their work. Most organisations draw financial support from wherever they can reach. This is likely to include donations from individuals, community groups, businesses and grants. … [Read more...] about NGO Management: Should your charity be a social enterprise?
How to connect with grantmakers for greater impact
There are thousands of articles, books and guides written about the art of grant fundraising, yet they all share one piece of advice in common. Contact your grantmaker before applying. Most every guide I have ever read and interview I’ve listened to has advocated for the same thing. The exact … [Read more...] about How to connect with grantmakers for greater impact
NGO Management: How to Establish an NGO (Part Two)
Welcome to part two of FundsforNGOs guide to establishing an NGO. People all around the world dream of setting up organisation’s that can change lives and make a positive impact on their communities. Thousands of NGOs are started every year with the best intentions and hopes creating lasting change, … [Read more...] about NGO Management: How to Establish an NGO (Part Two)
NGO Management: How to Establish an NGO (Part One)
Anyone can start an NGO, but you’ll need more than just a great idea to make it work. It will not be easy, establishing an NGO wherever you are in the world can be an exhausting and challenging process, especially at the beginning. People of all ages and backgrounds in every country in the world … [Read more...] about NGO Management: How to Establish an NGO (Part One)
Interview with the Donor: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
As part of FundsforNGOs new series “Interview with the Donor”, today we have spoken with UN Women to provide further insight into the newly announced Call for Proposals by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women . Adijana Sisic, Chief of the Trust Fund which is administered by UN Women on … [Read more...] about Interview with the Donor: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
NGO Careers: How to get a job in an NGO
Working in development is an attractive option for people around the world. The sector has grown significantly over the past two decades as organisations have become larger, more sophisticated and increasingly professionalised. Working for an NGO provides an opportunity to make a difference, support … [Read more...] about NGO Careers: How to get a job in an NGO
NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
NGOs are renowned for having dedicated staff who are happy to go beyond the call of duty without a second thought. They often work long hours, evenings and weekends, and most could be earning far more in a similar role in the private sector. People working within the non-profit industry have … [Read more...] about NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
NGOs should never really on just one form of fundraising, however lucrative or secure it may seem at the time. It leaves your organisation open to significant risks that could bring down an otherwise successful operation. Nothing should be taken for granted, as we’ve all experienced through the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
The Global Fund for Women is an organization that provides funding to women-led organizations and women groups worldwide for advancement of women and girls' human rights. The organization provides funding to non-US organizations. The Global Fund for Women supports strengthening women-led groups. The … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
Fundraising Essentials: How to evaluate fundraising performance
To improve either your individual fundraising skills or the effectiveness of an organisation’s fundraising you first need to understand where you are. There are a number of tools and strategies that can be employed to measure the efficiency of your fundraising, highlight strengths and weakness and … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to evaluate fundraising performance
