While focusing on expected outcomes, it is also important for the project to explain about the sustainability of the project. This sample proposal on ‘Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Development’ provides the following explanation on outcomes and sustainability: EXPECTED OUTCOMES ORG will build on … [Read more...] about Expected Outcomes and Sustainability: A Sample Proposal on ‘Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Development’
Work Plan and Budget: A Sample Proposal on ‘Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Development’
Work plans clearly specify the timeline of each project activity. In this sample proposal, the work plan has been given below: Budget summary is important so that the donor agency can get a quick overview of the financial part of the project. The summary usually covers the major expenses without … [Read more...] about Work Plan and Budget: A Sample Proposal on ‘Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Development’
NGO of the Month: MasterPeace
Welcome to the second edition of fundsforNGOs NGO of the Month feature. To inspire you on your journey to create a better world we are showcasing some of the very best development organisations from around the world. In March we interviewed Uraidah Hassani, Founder and Executive Director of the … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: MasterPeace
How USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures funding works?
Before you can think of applying for funding from USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV), you need to understand a few finer details. This is because unlike other calls for proposals, this grant has certain unique characteristics evolved from experience and new trends in the development … [Read more...] about How USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures funding works?
How to apply for the USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures funding?
The USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) has two stages of its application process. All applicants wishing to apply for funding from DIV have to initially submit a Letter of Interest (LOI). The LOI has to be submitted in the prescribed format only. In the LOI, you need to submit … [Read more...] about How to apply for the USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures funding?
Can donor networking help NGOs raise funds?
Can networking with donor agencies help an NGO raise funds? In short, the answer is ‘yes’. Anytime that you can share information about your organization with those who are able to further its mission through funding is an opportunity to tell others how you are changing the lives of others for the … [Read more...] about Can donor networking help NGOs raise funds?
Using social media to network with donor agencies
Organizations of all types, including NGOs as well as public, private, and corporate foundations use social media to communicate and network with others. Social media has become a very effective tool in sharing stories about your organization, about the challenges your organization faces, and about … [Read more...] about Using social media to network with donor agencies
Strategies for developing a relationship with donor agencies
There are multiple strategies that you can use to develop and cultivate a relationship with donor agencies. The number one strategy is communication – communicating the good work that your organization is doing and the good work that you want to do with additional funding and resources. NGOs that … [Read more...] about Strategies for developing a relationship with donor agencies
How donors are interested in working with NGOs
Donors may have a number of reasons for supporting an NGO’s work. Most want to work with an organization that is making a difference in the world and with an organization that shares his/her vision for making that difference. Some donors are content with being recognized in an annual report for … [Read more...] about How donors are interested in working with NGOs
Why Networking with Donor Agencies is important?
There was a time when nonprofit organizations, or NGOs, did their work at an arm’s length from donors. Today, NGOs cultivate relationships with current and potential donors – those who support an NGO’s work through public or private foundations. Why network with donor agencies? There are several … [Read more...] about Why Networking with Donor Agencies is important?
