Welcome to the August edition of our NGO of the Month feature. We’re determined to share with you some of the leading NGOs around the world to inspire and encourage you to create a better world. Last month we featured Landesa, an organization dedicated to securing land rights for the world's … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: One Acre Fund
Grants and Resources for NGOs in 2013
A list of grants and resources for the year 2013
Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) International
The Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) founded in 1908 with the mission to support people without sight, regardless of nationality, gender or religion now supports organizations and projects on different disability intervention sectors including hearing, orthopedic work, Community-Based Rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) International
Mama Cash
Each year, Mama Cash supports about 100 courageous groups, organizations, networks and women’s funds that are led by women, girls and trans people. The supported projects focus on injustices that would otherwise go unnoticed, that need to be challenged and that demand courage and vision to change. … [Read more...] about Mama Cash
IKEA Foundation
IKEA Foundation funds programs run by large and small organizations around the world. One of the funding areas of IKEA is women empowerment. IKEA believes that women can be the most important catalysts for change in their children’s lives. By empowering women-through education, skills training, … [Read more...] about IKEA Foundation
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Hockey great Wayne Gretzky Growing your fundraising program — or getting one started — can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. The philanthropic landscape is extremely competitive; the prospect of identifying and soliciting prospective donors … [Read more...] about Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Deadline: 31 August 2014 Do you know someone who has contributed positively to the lives of lot many people? Do you think that person deserves recognition from wider community for what s/he has done? You can play a vital role to provide the person wide recognition s/he deserves! Nominate her/him to … [Read more...] about The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
The Asian Environmental Journalism Awards of $15,000 in Six Categories
Deadline: 3 August 2014 The Asian Environmental Journalism Awards is open for Asian country nationals. The award ceremony to be held on 7 Jaunary 2015 is the Singapore Environment Council's (SEC's) program that aim to recognise and reward excellence in environmental journalism at all levels of … [Read more...] about The Asian Environmental Journalism Awards of $15,000 in Six Categories
Top Ten Donors for NGOs in the Middle East
A significant number of foundations and trusts are dedicated to the successful development of diverse regions located in the Middle East. Based on a broad mapping initiative conducted in the fundsforNGOs Premium Database, this report identifies the top 10 donors that endeavors to promote a variety … [Read more...] about Top Ten Donors for NGOs in the Middle East
FRIDA’s Third Round of Grants: Youth-led Funds for Social Justice
Deadline: 28 July 2014 FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund has announced the launch of its third call for proposals. FRIDA is the youth-led fund focused exclusively on supporting global young feminist activism to advance social justice movements and agendas. It was created to bring new resources and … [Read more...] about FRIDA’s Third Round of Grants: Youth-led Funds for Social Justice
