Deadline- 8 November 2013 Nominations are accepted for Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. The purpose of this program is to educate men and women who are prepared in life and work to use their knowledge and their abilities to serve the common good. Prize- Two winners to … [Read more...] about Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize, Worldwide
African Development Foundation: Fostering hope, growth and goodwill in Africa
FundsforNGOs.org introduces the latest in its “Get to know a Funder” series with a guide to the largest United States Government donor to Africa. The United States African Development Foundation (ADF) is an Independent United States Government Agency which provides grants of up to $250,000 to … [Read more...] about African Development Foundation: Fostering hope, growth and goodwill in Africa
UNICEF Internet Safety Competition for Young People Worldwide
Deadline- 16 September 2013 UNICEF is organizing a competition on 'Be the brain behind the next VOY Citizens video.' This competition is organized to give young people the chance to help us create a powerful awareness raising video about internet safety. UNICEF is looking for ideas - not videos … [Read more...] about UNICEF Internet Safety Competition for Young People Worldwide
USAID: Transforming Lives Worldwide
“Every day, all over the world, USAID brings peace to those who endure violence, health to those who struggle with sickness, and prosperity to those who live in poverty”. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States Government agency primarily responsible for … [Read more...] about USAID: Transforming Lives Worldwide
Microsoft Software Grants: Empowering Youth to Change Their World
Microsoft believes that the world stands at a crossroads. While there are more young people on the planet than ever before, youth unemployment is double that of the adult population. Countries are struggling to develop modern workforces due to the growing gap between the skills of unemployed workers … [Read more...] about Microsoft Software Grants: Empowering Youth to Change Their World
GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds
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 … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving: A new way to raise funds
MRG Grant for Film-makers Worldwide
Deadline- 30 September 2013 Documentary filmmakers are invited to submit documentary film on the adverse effects of international tourism on a Maasai community in Tanzania. This program is supported by Minority Rights Group International (MRG). The objective of the film is to counteract the idea … [Read more...] about MRG Grant for Film-makers Worldwide
Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
Public speaking is something that a lot of us fear, yet it remains crucial to persuading people to believe in our cause. If we can’t speak confidently about why our organisation and related issues matter then why would anyone, be it a donor or volunteer, support us? The best public speakers are able … [Read more...] about Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
2013 Digital Woman of the Year Award, EU & CIP
Deadline- 13 September 2013 Nominations are accepted for Digital Woman of the Year Award which aims to focus on the development of women. Areas of interest- In the ICT sector, as a promising young potential or executive in a prominent public, private or academic sector IT … [Read more...] about 2013 Digital Woman of the Year Award, EU & CIP
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. … [Read more...] about Community Fundraising: An alternative to funding proposals
