GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds GlobalGiving is a charity fundraising web site that gives social entrepreneurs and non-profits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. Since 2002, GlobalGiving has raised $89,870,460 from 333,667 donors who have supported 8,404 projects. The background to… [Read More]
Community Fundraising: An alternative to funding proposals
Grant funding is an incredibly powerful resource that can change the landscape of organisations and their communities. Funds raised through formal proposals to big organisations like USAID and EuropeAid can support projects for a full year or more, making a lasting impact on their beneficiaries. Yet the unfortunate fact remains that most grant applications, however… [Read More]
Three Donor Agencies that can Fund Your Project Ideas
Every project you implement starts with an idea. The idea arises out of the need you have identified from the situation you are living or working in. But the mere identification of the idea will not lead to successful implementation unless you receive strong financial backing for it. So where will the grant come from?… [Read More]
Grants by Google
Get further, faster. Apply to the Google for Nonprofits program. Attracting new supporters is a critical element of any good fundraising strategy. Some donors will fade away however hard you try to retain them and it is important to constantly recruit new supporters in their place. Due to the wonder of the internet, it is… [Read More]
Top Ten Tips for Grant Fundraising Success
Grant fundraising can be challenging and demands a great deal of investment to get right. But it can also change the shape of your organisation and community forever. To help you hit the grant jackpot we present to you our Top Ten Tips for Grant Fundraising success… 1. Get to know your funder: Every grant… [Read More]
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 Middle East/North Africa. USAID is the United States’ main bilateral funding scheme; however bilateral funds… [Read More]
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 development, effective governance, and humanitarian and disaster relief. The major recipients of AusAID funding are… [Read More]
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 short guide is to… [Read More]
Grantmaking Foundations that fund Women and Gender Issues around the world
This Guide provides relevant information about 14 most important funds for women organisations and/or for projects seeking to improve gender equality. It is important to consider that all the development agencies and governmental funding schemes are now designing their campaigns, and budgeting their resources, in relation to the global effort to achieve the Millennium Development… [Read More]
How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
This Guide aims to provide basic tips and ideas to help your organisation in the process of developing successful fundraising strategies. This guide targets organisations that are relatively new. As such, you will find general information about how to build a strong identity for your NGO in relation to its main goals. According to your… [Read More]
