Many Indian companies have been contributing to the society through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arms and foundation since their inception, like Tata group, Aditya Birla group, among many others. So, CSR is not an entirely new concept in Indian context. But the Companies Act 2013 has put … [Read more...] about How Indian NGOs can mobilize funds through CSR: A guide
How Marketing and Communication Strategies can help NGOs achieve Fundraising Success
Marketing Mix for NGOs: Marketing is a very important function in business practices. It entails making the customer aware of the proposition of a product or service, making them buy the product/ service, and ultimately building a brand. In non-profits too, the marketing principles hold good … [Read more...] about How Marketing and Communication Strategies can help NGOs achieve Fundraising Success
5 Latest International Grants that can fund High Impact NGO Projects
It is seldom that a combination of grants is available at the same time from leading international donors and NGOs and that both international and local organizations can apply and participate in one of the most competitive calls for proposals offering substantial amount in funding. In this … [Read more...] about 5 Latest International Grants that can fund High Impact NGO Projects
16 Powerful Tips to Boost your Online and Offline Fundraising Efforts
This guide offers you some tips that have worked for some organizations and will surely help you to maximize your funding efforts. Most often fundraising efforts of organizations go futile because of improper planning and lack of effective fundraising strategies. No matter how effectual an … [Read more...] about 16 Powerful Tips to Boost your Online and Offline Fundraising Efforts
Organizational Preparedness for Resource Mobilization
As development professionals or fundraisers, we often hear this term ‘resource mobilization’. It is a term for a. collecting resources, and b. mobilizing them or making use of these resources for our cause. An organization may require many resources to function, like financial resource (money), … [Read more...] about Organizational Preparedness for Resource Mobilization
Seven Qualities of a Successful Fundraiser
In this era of globalization and digitization of everything, methods and ways of fundraising are also transforming from conventional to very innovative and creative ones. A successful fundraiser needs to be dynamic, innovative and creative to get into the swing of fundraising. A dynamic and … [Read more...] about Seven Qualities of a Successful Fundraiser
25 Worldwide Open Grant Opportunities on the occasion of Human Rights Day – December 10
The Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10th of December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested … [Read more...] about 25 Worldwide Open Grant Opportunities on the occasion of Human Rights Day – December 10
How to Apply for the United Nations Democracy Fund – A Complete Guide to a Successful Application
For NGOs to win funding, it is very important to submit a strong application especially because there is huge competition for seeking grants from United Nations Democracy Fund 2016. As a worldwide opportunity, NGOs need to consider some important elements that matter in the application … [Read more...] about How to Apply for the United Nations Democracy Fund – A Complete Guide to a Successful Application
How to write a Case for Support for your NGO
As an NGO you might have developed several case studies to document your project results or while conducting research on a particular topic. Along with show casing your organizations work, case studies can also be used to solicit funds from donors. When case studies are used as a fund raising tool … [Read more...] about How to write a Case for Support for your NGO
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Latest Funding Opportunities for NGOs working for Differently-abled People
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day celebrated each year on 3 December. The day aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. The theme for 2015 is: Inclusion matters: … [Read more...] about International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Latest Funding Opportunities for NGOs working for Differently-abled People
