Potential candidates for your fundraising team are everywhere waiting to be contacted! In regards to individuals who will be sharing their social networks with your organisation and act as ambassadors, you will find them in your community among those who are socially active. For instance, you could … [Read more...] about Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
Ideally you should be able to create a system that allows the organisation to count on the continuous support of new volunteers. You should select the ambassadors of your organisation at the beginning of its history or when the fists projects are implemented in the community. After this initial … [Read more...] about Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
Managing the Fundraisers for Your Organization
At this point you should have employed a fundraiser, found several ambassadors for your NGO in the local community and also created a group of apprentice/volunteers ready to help the fundraiser in his/her daily commitments. At this point it is crucial to elaborate on a strategy able to manage this … [Read more...] about Managing the Fundraisers for Your Organization
How Your Fundraisers can maintain High Motivation
The first step to maintain interest and motivation high is to build a friendly working environment. An idea is to ask every year what people working with you in the NGO would change in their workplace to make it a better. Answers should be promptly assessed and requests processed accordingly. If … [Read more...] about How Your Fundraisers can maintain High Motivation
Measuring the Progress Your Fundraisers make
Set monthly or yearly objectives and organise probationary meetings. These are to be advertised as moments where the entire team gathers to assess what has been done and to develop strategies to improve the overall performance of the organisation. Make sure that the assessment procedure has been … [Read more...] about Measuring the Progress Your Fundraisers make
How to decide on the Budget for Your Fundraising Team
The fundraising team is supposed to raise money. Yet, in order to do so, there should be a budget for them to start working. Once the fundraising team has been formed, make sure that they have a space where to work in the organisation. If you work for a small NGO, it would be best to add a space to … [Read more...] about How to decide on the Budget for Your Fundraising Team
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Deadline- 1 November 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program offered to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany. The goal of this program is to fostering a community of American leaders who have … [Read more...] about Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Call for proposals for the Local Cooperation Fund (LCF)
Deadline- 30 August 2013 The Embassy of Finland is pleased to invite proposals for Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) which aims to fund about 30,000€ - 40,000€/ year. The goal of this fund is to complement other Finnish development efforts in the fields of poverty reduction and environmentally, … [Read more...] about Call for proposals for the Local Cooperation Fund (LCF)
Nominations Now Open for 2014 David Kato Vision & Voice Award
Deadline- 20 September 2013 Nominations are accepted for David Kato Vision & Voice Award (DKVVA) which aims to recognize leaders who work to uphold the sexual rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people around the world. The purpose of this award is to to … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for 2014 David Kato Vision & Voice Award
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
Deadline- 1 October 2013 International applicants are invite to apply for Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships Program at National Endowment for Democracy. This program is funded by the U.S. Congress. The purpose of this program is to deepen the understanding of democracy and enhance their ability … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
