Deadline: 1 November 2013 The GSMA mWomen Programme with the support of USAID and AusAID has launched the Round 4 of the NGO Grants under the GSMA mWomen Innovaton Fund which provides seed funding for NGOs to design and launch an economically sustainable product/service, distribution model or … [Read more...] about GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund’s NGO Grants now launched
The Great Debate: Non-Profits and Financial Reserves
Anyone who has worked on the financial side of a non profit organisation will be familiar with the debate around exactly how much money, if any, should be kept in reserve. Resources donated to your organisation were intended to support a cause not to sit in a bank account, yet nonprofits just like … [Read more...] about The Great Debate: Non-Profits and Financial Reserves
Cultivate Africa’s Future Fund for NGOs in Africa
Deadline- 20 September 2013 Cultivate Africa’s Future (CultiAF) Fund has been announced by IDRC, together with the Australian International Food Security Centre (AIFSC). The purpose of announcing this call is to support applied research in areas vital to achieving long-term food security in 10 … [Read more...] about Cultivate Africa’s Future Fund for NGOs in Africa
How to Raise Money for an Individual or Family in Need
We often receive requests at FundsforNGOs to support individuals, families or groups who are in need. It is a common problem around the world that cannot be solved by forming an organisation and applying for foreign grants. In these situations are more urgent and local solution needs to be … [Read more...] about How to Raise Money for an Individual or Family in Need
Disability Grants for NGOs: A Basic Guide
Introduction- Many NGOs around the world who work on disability issues need funding to reach their goals. Fundsforngos receives many inquiries about donor funding for disability programs, both from grassroots organizations in developing countries and large international NGOs. Identifying donors … [Read more...] about Disability Grants for NGOs: A Basic Guide
The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
Private Foundations have been long term supporters of funding to charitable organisations around the world. In 2013, their strength is being felt more than ever as for the first time private foundations have overtaken many of the world's governments and aid bodies as the biggest donors to the non … [Read more...] about The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
German Historical Institute Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline- 1 October 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Program offered by German Historical Institute (GHI). This Fellowship is offered in the fields of German history, the history of German-American relations, and the history … [Read more...] about German Historical Institute Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
Getting information about your cause or organisation to your audience has simultaneously never been easier and harder! As difficult as that is to comprehend, take a moment to consider the online world. We have access to all of the worlds information at our fingertips and tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organisations, indeed almost every non profit got started by either an individual or group of people volunteering their time. Even the biggest development organisations in the world such as the United Nations use volunteers from all around the world to increase … [Read more...] about How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Free Mango Guide to Preparing and Implementing Budgets
Every NGO and every project needs to have a budget. A budget describes the money that an organisation plans to raise and spend for a set purpose over a given period of time. "Failing to plan is planning to fail." The budget plays an important role in every stage of NGO work: planning new work, … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide to Preparing and Implementing Budgets
