Online fundraising has come a long way from just having a “donate now” button on an organization’s website; it is now an integral channel for fundraising. In the past year alone, revenue raised through online fundraising increased 14 percent with more than 5.5 million total gifts and nearly $325 … [Read more...] about Strategic Communications for Year-Round Donor Engagement
GlobalGiving Open Challenge: Earn Online Space and Attract Donors Around the World to Support Your Cause!
Deadline: 24 October 2014 Today's good news here - the Global Giving Open Challenge is open for your application. The challenge will run from 1-31 December 2014, all organizations registered as non-profit anywhere in the world can participate in the challenge. You will have to mobilize supporters … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Open Challenge: Earn Online Space and Attract Donors Around the World to Support Your Cause!
How to enter the GlobalGiving Open Challenge?
Click 'Yes' for the question Is your organization a registered charity, nonprofit, or NGO that is implementing programs? Click 'Yes' for the question Can you provide organizational documents in English? (Google translations are ok!) Click 'Yes' for the question Can your organization mobilize … [Read more...] about How to enter the GlobalGiving Open Challenge?
The State of Fundraising for Women and Girls
Fundraising for prospective institutional donors for women and girls’ programs can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. We've gathered up the key facts that will guide your fundraising strategy and help to kick-start your projects. If you're looking for the leading … [Read more...] about The State of Fundraising for Women and Girls
Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
Africa is a land of great contrast. On one hand it contains many of the most underdeveloped nations in the world. On the other, it's one of the richest places for young workers and consumers. The later has propelled the continent into a path towards success, despite lingering perceptions of the … [Read more...] about Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Worldwide humanitarian aid contributions in 2013 were at their highest level for five years, putting the sector’s aims and practices under the spotlight. According to analysts Global Humanitarian Assistance, donations from government and private bodies totalled $22bn (about £13bn) – up nearly a … [Read more...] about How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Peace-building and Local Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 The Hague Academy short course on Peace-building and Local Governance to be held from 13 – 24 April 2015 is accepting NFP/MSP from staff of bilateral donors, multilateral agencies and NGOs, and civil servants working for ministries and local governments, who wish to be … [Read more...] about Peace-building and Local Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
USAID/WASH for Health Project in Ghana
Deadline: 24 September 2014 Applications are being accepted for the USAID/WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) for Health Project (W4H) aiming to accelerate sustainable improvement in water and sanitation access and improve hygiene behaviors in the target districts that complement USAID/Ghana’s … [Read more...] about USAID/WASH for Health Project in Ghana
From NGO to social business: Why and how
Leaders of development and aid organizations talk a lot about changing donor models, value for money, operational efficiency, new technology and changing business models. And many believe that being aware of them mitigates the need for serious changes. It doesn’t. The international development … [Read more...] about From NGO to social business: Why and how
Today’s Top Ten Human Rights Funders
The past few years have been notable for the dramatic rise in visible protests and social uprisings around the globe. Events from the Arab Spring in the Middle East to Occupy Protests in Europe have sprung up in nearly every corner of the globe as people are increasingly taking to the streets to … [Read more...] about Today’s Top Ten Human Rights Funders
