Making the ask, the art of actually inviting a potential donor to support your cause, is one of the most fundamental skills a fundraiser needs to develop. It is a technique that for some people will take some practice but can make a crucial difference between securing life changing funds for your … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Making the ask
How to develop relationships with funders
Recent research from the UK showed that for the majority of grant making organisations the percentage of successful new applicants was less than 50%. This means that every year funding organisations repeatedly fund the same NGOs demonstrating that it is more important than ever to cultivate the … [Read more...] about How to develop relationships with funders
Top Ten Corporate Fundraising Tips
Robin Toal shares his top ten corporate fundraising tips, having raised funds and managed projects with international partners including HSBC, Microsoft and Google. Know your facts: The majority of CSR and corporate giving projects are overseen by professionals keen to achieve the best return … [Read more...] about Top Ten Corporate Fundraising Tips
The World’s Multilateral Donors
Multilateral aid is delivered though international institutions such as the various agencies in the United Nations, World Bank and Asian Development Bank. A multilateral organisation is an international organisation whose membership is made up of member governments, who collectively govern the … [Read more...] about The World’s Multilateral Donors
World Food Programme’s New Innovation Fund for NGOs – Call for Proposals
Deadline: 15 November 2013 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a new Fund for NGOs called 'the Cooperating Partners' Innovation Fund' (CPIF). This Fund aims to promote collaboration with NGOs in the design and development of new tools and approaches for food assistance. WFP … [Read more...] about World Food Programme’s New Innovation Fund for NGOs – Call for Proposals
The US 2014 International Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons Request for SOIs
Deadline- 4 November 2013 The Office to Monitor/Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) of the US State Department has issued a request for Statements of Interest from interested organizations for the International Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons. The goal of this program is to fight against … [Read more...] about The US 2014 International Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons Request for SOIs
Volkswagen Foundation’s Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline- 13 December 2013 Volkswagen Foundation has announced funding initiative "Knowledge for Tomorrow - Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa". The objective of this program is to focus on development and sustainable reinforcement of research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Research … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Foundation’s Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mango Guide to Receiving Funds
It can be useful to think about your relationship with donors from the donors' point of view. Donors usually make grants to organisations that they have confidence in. All your dealings with donors should aim to build up their confidence in your organisation, for instance by: • … [Read more...] about Mango Guide to Receiving Funds
European Development Days Video Contest: Young Voices against Poverty
Deadline- 1 November 2013 European Development Days has announced video contest on Young voices against poverty: What would you change? Have your say. All video entries must first be uploaded to YouTube. The objective of this contest is to focus on eradication of poverty and ensuring a sustainable … [Read more...] about European Development Days Video Contest: Young Voices against Poverty
Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
Indiegogo, one of the world’s leading crowdfunding platforms, has introduced new features that will enable NGOs to leverage the power of the website for the first time. The site has already raised tens of millions of dollars for campaigns around the world, but up until now the Indiegogo has only … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
