There is no one best way to contact your donor. You have to decide on the most appropriate strategy according to the profile of your donor and that of your NGO. Letters could be used to make an initial contact with your donor. You can write a letter to ask for further explanations after a call for … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to Contact Your Donors: Letters, Proposals or Meetings?
How to write an attractive and effective Project Title for your Project Proposal
The title of a project is of ultimate importance, thus make sure to take your time to find the best one. Titles must be attractive and exciting at the same time. The title must convey the meaning, the area of intervention and the goals of the project while being enticing. It is good practice to … [Read more...] about How to write an attractive and effective Project Title for your Project Proposal
What is Project Justification in Grant Proposals?
The project justification is one of the most crucial parts of a proposal. You can use it to convince the potential donor that your project is of ultimate importance for your community and elucidate the ways in which, by developing this project, you will consistently achieve your set goals (social, … [Read more...] about What is Project Justification in Grant Proposals?
How does the United Nations Fund NGOs
The United Nations (UN) does fund NGOs – you can easily find out more about this by browsing the profiles of those who got financial support from one of the agencies part of the UN-family. Search for the agencies with branches in your own country and get connected to them (via Facebook, twitter, … [Read more...] about How does the United Nations Fund NGOs
How to socially network with Donor Agencies (Connecting with donors through Twitter/Facebook etc)
To build a strong network for your NGO is essential. Think about the world as the territory in which you move and, accordingly, find a strategy to get connected to this territory. Take advantage of the possibilities to become visible globally by using the Internet. It is essential that your NGO has … [Read more...] about How to socially network with Donor Agencies (Connecting with donors through Twitter/Facebook etc)
‘Understanding SMART Objectives’ – for Your Project Proposals
Every time we site down to write project proposals, we come across the word "SMART" while developing project objectives. All donors insist that whatever objectives we develop, they have to be SMART. What does it really mean to have SMART objectives? Learn more from this short guide. SMART … [Read more...] about ‘Understanding SMART Objectives’ – for Your Project Proposals
The Best Proposal Writing Techniques for NGOs
A successful application depends on the design of a sound project, which addresses social, political, and economic issues of a community. In order to get funded, it is important to spell out your needs, plans, and evaluation strategies in a way that allows the potential donor to understand the … [Read more...] about The Best Proposal Writing Techniques for NGOs
How to conduct Stakeholder Analysis for Your Project Proposals
Stakeholders are individuals, groups of people or organizations that have direct and indirect involvement/interest with your proposed project and hence they can have positive or negative influence on the project. There are different types of stakeholders: (1) Stakeholders: Individuals or … [Read more...] about How to conduct Stakeholder Analysis for Your Project Proposals
How to write a Grant Proposal for Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance
If you planning to develop a project or thinking of applying for a funding opportunity for the promotion of democracy and good governance, then here is a guide on how to write a grant proposal for a project aiming for the promotion of democracy and good governance. The guide gives a basic … [Read more...] about How to write a Grant Proposal for Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance
How to create an NGO Gift Acceptance Policy
Introduction: Most NGOs around the world do not have a written gift acceptance policy. A gift (or grant) acceptance policy is a formal set of guidelines that determines under which conditions an NGO should decline a gift or donation. Some NGOs may have never considered drafting such a policy, or … [Read more...] about How to create an NGO Gift Acceptance Policy
