The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports countries in addressing development, climate, and ecosystem sustainability in an integrated manner. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is the implementing agency of the Programme. UNDP-GEF offers countries highly specialized technical … [Read more...] about The UNDP Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme
Top 10 Resources on Proposal Writing
1. Learning Lab: A Proposal Writing Short Course This print-friendly publication from the Foundation center provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a proposal to start fundraising. This informative report contains all of the necessary information on how to design the different parts of a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Resources on Proposal Writing
Global Fund for Women Grant Opportunity is now open!
Deadline: 15 December 2013 The Global Fund for Women provides funding for women's groups to advance the human rights of women and girls around the world. It gives grants ranging from $500 to $30,000 for operating and program expenses. The Global Fund for Women supports Groups of women working … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women Grant Opportunity is now open!
African Photographic Competition
Deadline- 30 November 2013 Participants from Africa are invited to take part in second pan-African photographic competition organized by Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). This competition mainly focuses on struggles and successes of minority communities and individuals across the … [Read more...] about African Photographic Competition
Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP)
Deadline- 22 November 2013 Applications are accepted for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University which aims to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of proven human rights defenders at the grassroots level. The mission of this program is to strengthen the skills of … [Read more...] about Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP)
Fundraising Essentials: Recruiting Volunteers to Raise Funds
Volunteers around the world contributes to tens of millions of man hours every year, helping organisations to do more than would otherwise be possible. This investment is worth billions of pounds of labour costs with many volunteers providing strong skill-sets and long hours that drive NGOs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Recruiting Volunteers to Raise Funds
Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) Fellowships Program
Deadline- 15 November 2013 Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) is accepting applications for research fellowships from doctoral/postdoctoral candidates to work on rural development projects. The mission of this program is to focus on analyzing rural poverty and livelihood system … [Read more...] about Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) Fellowships Program
Science and Power in Participatory Forestry (SCIFOR) Scholarships Program
Deadline- 10 January 2014 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Science and Power in Participatory Forestry (SCIFOR) Scholarships Program offered under University of Copenhagen. The objective of this program is to support equitable, environmentally sound, and economically … [Read more...] about Science and Power in Participatory Forestry (SCIFOR) Scholarships Program
The Asia Foundation’s Asia Development Fellows
Deadline: 15 December 2013 The Asia Foundation is accepting applications for the Asia Development Fellows program which rovides highly qualified, young professionals from Asia with an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia's critical … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation’s Asia Development Fellows
Fundraising Essentials: How to thank donors
A genuine and well thought out method of thanks is one of the most important tools of any organisation’s arsenal. We all remember people who go the extra mile to make us feel appreciated and this is only more pronounced when dealing with funders of any type. When an individual or organisation makes … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to thank donors
