One of the core objectives of fundsforngos.org is to assist organizations with information about various sustainable strategies for long-term organizational development. As local NGOs in developing countries persistently face fundraising problems, it becomes necessary to empower them with new … [Read more...] about How Healthcare Services can make NGOs financially sustainable
Use a Computer Game to teach HIV Prevention to Youths
If you are looking for some innovative ideas to impart knowledge about the prevention of HIV and AIDS to youths in your community, here is an interesting computer game developed by UNESCO. “Fast Car: Traveling Safely around the World” is a car racing game that not only helps the player know about … [Read more...] about Use a Computer Game to teach HIV Prevention to Youths
Mifos 2.0 New Version of the Management Information Software for Microfinance released by the Grameen Foundation
Microfinance organizations can now freely downloaded Mifos® 2.0, the latest version of the award-winning management information software (MIS) for microfinance. The software offers significant advances in social performance monitoring with the full integration of Grameen Foundation’s poverty … [Read more...] about Mifos 2.0 New Version of the Management Information Software for Microfinance released by the Grameen Foundation
USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) through its distance learning program provides courses in peace and conflict resolution. Many of these courses are free and they can be easily accessed online. Besides, USIP offers … [Read more...] about USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
The RighT Guide to ensure Human Rights Protection in Anti-Trafficking Projects
NGOs have been dedicatedly working to lobby for better anti-trafficking laws and governments have been responding back with stringent legislations to prevent trafficking. But what if during the process of preventing trafficking, there are some serious violations of human rights of the victims of … [Read more...] about The RighT Guide to ensure Human Rights Protection in Anti-Trafficking Projects
Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?
Here is a checklist of policies and other management systems necessary for NGOs to run effective organizations and mobilize resources for development work. You can click on the links below to know more about these policies and systems, refer samples and identify gaps in your organization. 1. … [Read more...] about Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?
Organizational Chart for your NGO
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird's-eye view of the … [Read more...] about Organizational Chart for your NGO
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs
NGOs are meant to address various social discriminatory patterns existing in our society. Your organization may be implementing a number of projects to reduce exploitation and uphold the rights of the marginalized communities. But what if somebody points out that there is discrimination right inside … [Read more...] about Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs
Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the … [Read more...] about Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
A Guide on how Human Rights Activists can survive and protect themselves
Front Line, the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has published a guide that provides practical guidance for human rights activists to survive threats and risk to their lives while carrying out their work. The "Strategies for Survival: Protection of Human Rights … [Read more...] about A Guide on how Human Rights Activists can survive and protect themselves
