Whether your NGO has recruited volunteers through an existing scheme or whether someone has directly contacted you willing to establish collaborations on specific projects, you should regard at the possibility to count on extra work force as a precious resource. Among the various tasks you can assign to your volunteers, consider asking for help in… [Read More]
The Best Ways to Contact Your Donors: Letters, Proposals or Meetings?
There is no one best way to contact your donor. You have to decide on the most appropriate strategy according to the profile of your donor and that of your NGO. Letters could be used to make an initial contact with your donor. You can write a letter to ask for further explanations after a… [Read More]
How does the United Nations Fund NGOs
The United Nations (UN) does fund NGOs – you can easily find out more about this by browsing the profiles of those who got financial support from one of the agencies part of the UN-family. Search for the agencies with branches in your own country and get connected to them (via Facebook, twitter, checking their… [Read More]
How to socially network with Donor Agencies (Connecting with donors through Twitter/Facebook etc)
To build a strong network for your NGO is essential. Think about the world as the territory in which you move and, accordingly, find a strategy to get connected to this territory. Take advantage of the possibilities to become visible globally by using the Internet. It is essential that your NGO has a website that… [Read More]
How to create an NGO Gift Acceptance Policy
Introduction: Most NGOs around the world do not have a written gift acceptance policy. A gift (or grant) acceptance policy is a formal set of guidelines that determines under which conditions an NGO should decline a gift or donation. Some NGOs may have never considered drafting such a policy, or feel that it is unnecessary…. [Read More]
Free Training Audio and Video on Fundraising for NGOs
In November 2012, fundsforngos.org organized a free training webinar on fundraising for NGOs around the world. The objective of the webinar was to get fundraising experts answer some of the commonly asked questions on fundraising, proposal writing and organizational sustainability. We invited organizations to post questions on our Forum. Among the questions posted, we selected… [Read More]
Fundraising from US Foundations – A Short Guide
Introduction Fundsforngos.org receives many inquiries about US foundation donors: specifically, where to find them and how to apply. This short guide will guide you in successfully applying for US foundation funding – it provides basic tips and provides links to resources that will help give direction to your efforts. The US Foundation Landscape The nearly… [Read More]
How NGOs can raise Funds in a Strategic Manner
NGOs often get lost when they have to start planning to raise funds for their projects and programs. As soon as one project ends, they quickly need to look around for more funding to sustain their work. But funding may not be immediately available for them to grab it. Besides, with so much competition, it… [Read More]
Ten Corporate Donors for NGOs
‘Corporate Giving,’ ‘Corporate Citizenship’ and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) are popular concepts which have become integral to the businesses of several large and small companies around the world. These concepts intend to provide donations, long-term financial grants, non-financial support and even mutually beneficial partnerships to address social problems around the world. In such a context,… [Read More]
Different Types of Promotional Material or Documents for NGOs
NGOs can benefit tremendously from promoting their organizations to their communities and to funding agencies. Promoting the organization helps create a brand image, builds a presence and also attracts the attention of donors. It is a way of connecting with the people around you and communicating the message of the organization. Connecting with people and… [Read More]
