Report writing is considered as a secondary task while implementing development projects. The efforts we put in writing or preparing our project reports are not even 25% of the efforts we put in our project activities. Most of the time we write the reports, in an apathetic manner obviously bound … [Read more...] about How NGOs can write Project Reports
Basic Questions on Proposal Writing Answered
What is a proposal? A proposal is a document that outlines a detailed plan on a project that NGOs propose to a donor seeking funds to implement it. Usually, the donors that provide funding to NGOs request proposals in a pre-set format. Although this format can vary from one donor agency to another, … [Read more...] about Basic Questions on Proposal Writing Answered
Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Characteristics of successful proposal writing A good proposal must convince the donor/funding agencies about the following aspects of the project going to be proposed by the organization: - The issue going to be addressed matches with the objectives/target area of the donor agency. - The problem … [Read more...] about Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Understanding a Budget Format in a Proposal
Introduction Budget is the most important part of any proposal. The budget depicts a clear picture of all expenditures involved in carrying out a research project. Any research project, right from its very inception, requires several activities involving the financial aspect. Therefore, it becomes … [Read more...] about Understanding a Budget Format in a Proposal
How NGOs can organize Effective Training Programmes
Capacity building is an important component of human resource development in an organization. By developing the capacities of human resources, the organizations as well as the employees make progress. However capacity building is not as simple as it appears at first instance. It demands a systematic … [Read more...] about How NGOs can organize Effective Training Programmes
Four Simple Steps to Write a Case Study: A Guide for NGOs
A Case Study is like a real-life testimonial or a case to be discussed with the reader. It is like a puzzle to be solved by the reader. It should have enough information to (a) understand the problem (b) analyze the information and (c) help the readers come up with a solution. A case study has the … [Read more...] about Four Simple Steps to Write a Case Study: A Guide for NGOs
How to manage Accounts & Finances in NGOs – A Manual for developing NGO Financial Management Policy
According to the local laws and regulations of most countries, all registered NGOs are required to maintain a system for recording and submitting all types of financial transactions made by them for the purposes of implementing projects and running their organization. Since finances are a crucial … [Read more...] about How to manage Accounts & Finances in NGOs – A Manual for developing NGO Financial Management Policy
Fundraising from US Foundations – A Short Guide
Introduction Fundsforngos.org receives many inquiries about US foundation donors: specifically, where to find them and how to apply. This short guide will guide you in successfully applying for US foundation funding – it provides basic tips and provides links to resources that will help give … [Read more...] about Fundraising from US Foundations – A Short Guide
Foreign Embassies that may have Grant Programs for NGOs
Foreign embassies are offices of diplomatic missions set up by foreign countries to carry out various interactions with the host country. These interactions can include handling visa, negotiating with the government, protecting their own trade interests and others. Out of these embassies, there are … [Read more...] about Foreign Embassies that may have Grant Programs for NGOs
Common Questions Donors Ask NGOs in their Proposals
Proposal writing is a time consuming process. You need to carry out proper research, collect information from various sources, read through the proposal format and fill in appropriate details. All these tasks are also required to be undertaken in a stipulated time because most proposal submissions … [Read more...] about Common Questions Donors Ask NGOs in their Proposals
