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
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
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
African Development Foundation: Fostering hope, growth and goodwill in Africa
FundsforNGOs.org introduces the latest in its “Get to know a Funder” series with a guide to the largest United States Government donor to Africa. The United States African Development Foundation (ADF) is an Independent United States Government Agency which provides grants of up to $250,000 to … [Read more...] about African Development Foundation: Fostering hope, growth and goodwill in Africa
USAID: Transforming Lives Worldwide
“Every day, all over the world, USAID brings peace to those who endure violence, health to those who struggle with sickness, and prosperity to those who live in poverty”. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States Government agency primarily responsible for … [Read more...] about USAID: Transforming Lives Worldwide
Microsoft Software Grants: Empowering Youth to Change Their World
Microsoft believes that the world stands at a crossroads. While there are more young people on the planet than ever before, youth unemployment is double that of the adult population. Countries are struggling to develop modern workforces due to the growing gap between the skills of unemployed workers … [Read more...] about Microsoft Software Grants: Empowering Youth to Change Their World
GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds
GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds GlobalGiving is a charity fundraising web site that gives social entrepreneurs and non-profits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. Since 2002, GlobalGiving has raised $89,870,460 from 333,667 … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds
Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
Public speaking is something that a lot of us fear, yet it remains crucial to persuading people to believe in our cause. If we can’t speak confidently about why our organisation and related issues matter then why would anyone, be it a donor or volunteer, support us? The best public speakers are able … [Read more...] about Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
