1.) In no more than 225 words, the applicant needs to indicate the roles and responsibilities of co-applicants as well as key implementing partners, explaining which components of the project each will implement. Also explain synergies/coordination with existing initiatives to end violence … [Read more...] about Roles and Responsibilities of Implementing Partners: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Project Budget for the Proposal: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Section V. Project Budget: The Project Budget is in Annex 2_2013 of the Concept Note Budget that is available online at this link. Here are some tips for completing the Project Budget: Read the Budget Guidelines for how to complete the Project Budget carefully. All dollar amounts included … [Read more...] about Project Budget for the Proposal: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
NGOs are renowned for having dedicated staff who are happy to go beyond the call of duty without a second thought. They often work long hours, evenings and weekends, and most could be earning far more in a similar role in the private sector. People working within the non-profit industry have … [Read more...] about NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
NGOs should never really on just one form of fundraising, however lucrative or secure it may seem at the time. It leaves your organisation open to significant risks that could bring down an otherwise successful operation. Nothing should be taken for granted, as we’ve all experienced through the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
The International Baccalaureate is one of the fastest growing educational programmes in the world, since its creation in 1971 it is now offered in over 4000 schools across the world. Students start the IB diploma programme aged 16 and it constitutes the pre university requirements that allows … [Read more...] about IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Fundraising Essentials: How to nurture Individual Donors
After nearly a decade working in fundraising in several countries and in organisation’s big and small, it has become apparent that the majority of NGOs continue to see grant funding as the panacea to their fundraising challenges. Time and again when new projects are proposed or when financial … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to nurture Individual Donors
The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
The Global Fund for Women is an organization that provides funding to women-led organizations and women groups worldwide for advancement of women and girls' human rights. The organization provides funding to non-US organizations. The Global Fund for Women supports strengthening women-led groups. The … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
Global Fund for Women Types of Grants Available
The Global Fund for Women generally provides three types of grant: 1) General Support Grant 2) Travel Grant 3) Event Grant. Online application system currently supports only general support grant. Applicants who want to apply for travel or event grant have to download a copy of the application here. … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women Types of Grants Available
How to Apply for the Global Fund for Women Grants
In order to apply for a general support grant, first you have to create an online account with The Global Fund for Women online system. Visit this link and click Create an Account. You will be then redirected to a basic eligibility test window and you have to answer five questions (yes/no) to … [Read more...] about How to Apply for the Global Fund for Women Grants
