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
Donor Profile: United States
Bilateral aid assistance from the United States supports developing nations in economic development, humanitarian aid, health, good governance and security, environment, and multi-sector initiatives. The major regional recipients of US aid are Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, and the … [Read more...] about Donor Profile: United States
Donor Profile: Australia
The primary mission of Australian Aid, as stated in the government’s official aid effectiveness publication is help people overcome poverty through the agency’s five strategic goals consistent with the Millennium Development Goals: saving lives, promoting opportunities for all, sustainable economic … [Read more...] about Donor Profile: Australia
Guide: How to Identify, Manage and Motivate Fundraisers for Your Organization
Fundraising is one of the most important tasks for an NGO. Donors’ funding will ensure that your planned activities take place and that your organisation can pursue its main long-term goals. As such, to select the right candidates for a fundraising team is of utter importance. The main aim of this … [Read more...] about Guide: How to Identify, Manage and Motivate Fundraisers for Your Organization
What are the Qualities of a Good Fundraiser?
The first step consists in profiling your ideal new fundraiser. Gather all the members of the organisation and set as the meeting’s goal that of identifying who will best suit the existing working environment. It is of crucial importance that all the members of staff and volunteers participate in … [Read more...] about What are the Qualities of a Good Fundraiser?
How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
The job advertisement for a fundraiser should be written in a standard way and by including information about your organisation, the ideal profile of the candidate, what is expected from the fundraiser and the salary. The recruiting process should be done in consultation with the other members of … [Read more...] about How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
How to Shortlist, Interview and Select Fundraisers for Your NGO?
There should be a team in your organisation in charge of selecting candidates for the interview. If there is not a team in charge of this (because your organisation is small for instance), make sure that the selecting committee includes the director, the financial manager and a selection of 3 team … [Read more...] about How to Shortlist, Interview and Select Fundraisers for Your NGO?
How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
You have selected a new fundraiser and he/she has successfully joined the existing team. This is not enough to guarantee that the fundraising process runs successfully. The person you have employed will be in charge of monitoring calls, writing applications and dealing with donors but this person … [Read more...] about How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Potential candidates for your fundraising team are everywhere waiting to be contacted! In regards to individuals who will be sharing their social networks with your organisation and act as ambassadors, you will find them in your community among those who are socially active. For instance, you could … [Read more...] about Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
Ideally you should be able to create a system that allows the organisation to count on the continuous support of new volunteers. You should select the ambassadors of your organisation at the beginning of its history or when the fists projects are implemented in the community. After this initial … [Read more...] about Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
