A brief on resource mobilization was prepared by the World Bank Small Grants Program, with tips by Yumi Sera and Susan Beaudry. The brief is a part of a series of tips prepared for organizations that are engaged in socio-development work. The brief is prepared from the perspective of a funder, and … [Read more...] about Brief prepared for Resource Mobilization
Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
$2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
This year, funds worth $2.8 million are granted by the World Bank, to the Business Development Service Fund (BDS). The amount will be distributed between the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that will receive $1.5 million, and the Renewable Energy Sector under the Ghana Energy Development … [Read more...] about $2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today
Ashoka, world’s largest community of social entrepreneurs, with support from its global network of Fellows, business entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, academics, and journalists works collectively to ensure that social entrepreneurs and their innovations continue to inspire a new generation … [Read more...] about Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today
Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
The International Visitor Leadership Program at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently brought 40 women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries to the U.S. under the second African Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program (AWEP). AWEP is a Department of … [Read more...] about Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations
The mHealth Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation are seeking nominations from innovators across the world for the Top 11 in 2011 Innovators Challenge enabling them to attend the all-expense paid trip to the 2011 mHealth Summit in Washington, DC’s National Harbor to be held during December 5-7, … [Read more...] about 2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations
Global Sanitation Fund seeks business proposals in Malawi
Plan Malawi, the Executing Agency for the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council’s (WSSCC's) Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) in Malawi, invites suitably qualified firms and organisations to submit expressions of interest in the role of Sub Grantee (SG) for the GSF grant programme in the … [Read more...] about Global Sanitation Fund seeks business proposals in Malawi
Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award
Nominations are now open for the Asian Human Capital Award inviting entries from all organizations with operations in Asia. The award is aimed at honoring innovative and impactful people practices adopted by Asia-based organizations. The awards in different categories will be presented during the … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award
Applications invited for the Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program 2012-2013
Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program from eligible candidates all over the world who have already decided on a career in venture philanthropy, who are seeking a career at the highest levels in the corporate world but want to better understand and impact … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program 2012-2013
Call for Applications: FASTpitch Social Innovation Expo
A call for participation in the second annual Greater Phoenix Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo is made by Social Venture Partners Arizona. The Expo is designed to honor valley nonprofits that have been involved in significant social-work, within Phoenix. A total of twenty non-profit organizations … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: FASTpitch Social Innovation Expo
