When evaluating funding opportunities for your NGO, make sure to assess whether foreign embassies have developed tailored programmes to support and strengthen civil society in your country. Embassies play a vital role in the co-ordination of bilateral and multilateral development efforts. Certain … [Read more...] about Top Foreign Embassies that provide Funding for NGOs
Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Canadian Embassies provide funding and technical support to small NGOs in developing countries under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). CFLI is a programme administered by the Canadian High Commission to support local initiatives whose priority areas depend on geographical scopes. Calls … [Read more...] about Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
British High Commission Funding for NGOs
The United Kingdom gives financial support to small-scale community-based project through the Small Grant Scheme (SGS), which is administered by the British High Commission. Your local British Embassy will accept bids to the fund and by their chosen deadlines. Projects shall address issues linked to … [Read more...] about British High Commission Funding for NGOs
Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Australian Embassies have several funding opportunities for NGOs worldwide. In fact, the Australian Embassies are in charge of the coordination and allocation of fund given by the Australian Foreign Ministry and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid). As such, your local … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Germany Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Federal Government of Germany allocates funding to develop small-scale projects initiated by local NGOs in the field of technical cooperation. The calls for proposal, assessment of submitted projects, and administration of funding depends on your local German Embassy. Despite the fact that each … [Read more...] about Germany Embassy Funding for NGOs
Part II: How to run a Fundraising Campaign
At this point you should know what your project is going to be: its goals, methodology, target group, and expected results. Also you should have a list of potential donors you are about to submit proposals to in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop your project. You now have the necessary … [Read more...] about Part II: How to run a Fundraising Campaign
PART III: How to assess a Fundraising Campaign
At the end of the campaign you should consider both thanking all those who participated and also critically engage with the process in order to assess what you have done. First of all, remember that if a campaign is successful it is because of the people who took part in it – whatever role they may … [Read more...] about PART III: How to assess a Fundraising Campaign
General tips to keep in mind throughout the fundraising campaign
Plan ahead The first phase of researching and planning needs time. You have to organise the staff of the NGO, assign tasks, monitor the research, process acquired data, and summarise important information to write proposals, informational material for dissemination, and to prepare your public … [Read more...] about General tips to keep in mind throughout the fundraising campaign
Funding for Climate Change and Environment: A Resource Guide
Introduction to Climate Change, Environment and its Funding Possibilities Global climate change (also known as global warming) is an urgent and complex issue that has—in the last decade—become one of the most prominent concerns for both public and private institutions. Feeling the need to … [Read more...] about Funding for Climate Change and Environment: A Resource Guide
Climate Change-Related Issues and Focus Topics
The majority of people understand climate change as an environmental issue; however, in addition to its clear environmental effects, climate change is also a significant livelihood and development issue. As global temperatures rise, disrupted weather patterns and natural disasters will plague … [Read more...] about Climate Change-Related Issues and Focus Topics
