As part of FundsforNGOs new series “Interview with the Donor”, today we have spoken with UN Women to provide further insight into the newly announced Call for Proposals by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women . Adijana Sisic, Chief of the Trust Fund which is administered by UN Women on … [Read more...] about Interview with the Donor: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
NGOs should never really on just one form of fundraising, however lucrative or secure it may seem at the time. It leaves your organisation open to significant risks that could bring down an otherwise successful operation. Nothing should be taken for granted, as we’ve all experienced through the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Foundations that Give Grants to address HIV and AIDS
December 1st was the World AIDS Day which gave an opportunity for people around the world to commit themselves to fight against HIV and AIDS and also support people living with HIV. NGOs have been involved in campaigns to continue their work to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and give treatment, … [Read more...] about Foundations that Give Grants to address HIV and AIDS
Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
The contents of this article are taken from Mango’s (Management Accounting for NGOs, www.mango.org.uk) website and publication,"Financial Management Essentials – Handbook for NGOs. Mango is an award winning UK based charity with a mission to “strengthen the financial management accountability of Non … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
Direct Interview with the Donor: STARS Foundation Gives Insights on How to Apply for Impact Awards 2014
FundsforNGOs is launching a new series of articles that will provide insight direct from grant-making representatives. This week we spoke to Alessio Kolioulis, Programme Assistant for Africa and Middle East at the STARS Foundation. We got together to discuss the recently announced Impact Awards 2014 … [Read more...] about Direct Interview with the Donor: STARS Foundation Gives Insights on How to Apply for Impact Awards 2014
Fundraising Essentials: How to nurture Individual Donors
After nearly a decade working in fundraising in several countries and in organisation’s big and small, it has become apparent that the majority of NGOs continue to see grant funding as the panacea to their fundraising challenges. Time and again when new projects are proposed or when financial … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to nurture Individual Donors
Beneficiaries and Partners – Global Fund for Women Grant Proposal
The section below covers information in the application form about how to write about project beneficiaries and their problems and about your partnerships in the application form for seeking grants from the Global Fund for Women. 1. Describe the individuals who benefit from or participate in your … [Read more...] about Beneficiaries and Partners – Global Fund for Women Grant Proposal
Explaining How You will Use the Grants in the Global Fund for Women Proposal
The following notes cover information on how you can explain about the project you are proposing in your Proposal for seeking grants from the Global Fund for Women: 1. Our grants range in size from US $5,000 to $30,000 per year. First time awards generally range from US $5,000 to $13,000. Please … [Read more...] about Explaining How You will Use the Grants in the Global Fund for Women Proposal
How to Write Financial Information for Global Fund for Women Grants
The grant application form of the Global Fund for Women requests the following information in relation to the financial part of the project: 1. What is your fiscal period/year? Indicate here the fiscal year of your organization. 2. Please check the box below if your organization is a new … [Read more...] about How to Write Financial Information for Global Fund for Women Grants
