A project proposal should be written in accordance to the specific guidelines given to you by the donor you are approaching. Make sure to understand what they want and to ask for clarifications in case you are not sure about any of the requirements. There is always a contact detail of a person who … [Read more...] about Important Points to Remember while writing Youth Development Proposals
Monitoring the Finances for Youth Development Projects
Monitoring involves controlling that the financial resources are used in accordance to the agreed financial plan. A good way to approach monitoring is to write monthly reports in which all the expenses are listed, explained and compared to the projected costs. In doing so, the organisation will know … [Read more...] about Monitoring the Finances for Youth Development Projects
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Combating Discrimination
Deadline- 8 August 2013 Proposals are accepted for European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)-Combating Discrimination under Europe Aid. The purpose oft his program is to Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful … [Read more...] about European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Combating Discrimination
Registration for the 10th Abecip Journalism Award
Deadline- 10 September 2013 All eligible participants are invited to participate in 10th Abecip Journalism Award Program offered by The Brazilian Association of Savings and Loan (Abecip). The mission of this program is to recognize the work that more deepened on issues related to housing finance , … [Read more...] about Registration for the 10th Abecip Journalism Award
Forest Products Research Grants Program
Deadline- 31 July 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for Forest Products Research Grants Program. The objective of this program is to provides creative and innovative science and technology and advanced business practices that … [Read more...] about Forest Products Research Grants Program
How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
This Guide aims to provide basic tips and ideas to help your organisation in the process of developing successful fundraising strategies. This guide targets organisations that are relatively new. As such, you will find general information about how to build a strong identity for your NGO in relation … [Read more...] about How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
Writing Project Ideas for Successful Fundraising
While researching the profiles and activities of NGOs working in your same field of action, pay attention to the ways in which they frame their concerns and communicate with the public. List key concepts they have emphasised and make sure to repeat them in your manifesto. To write successful … [Read more...] about Writing Project Ideas for Successful Fundraising
How to Submit Unsolicited Proposals: Concept Notes and Letters of Inquiry
Concept notes and letters of enquiry could represent a means to contact potential donors when there is no call for proposals to be answered to. Yet, the request for concepts notes is becoming more and more popular even when calls for proposals are advertised as a way to make a very first selection … [Read more...] about How to Submit Unsolicited Proposals: Concept Notes and Letters of Inquiry
Funding from Bilateral Agencies
Bilateral Agencies are aid agencies funded by developed countries to support both governments and the civil society in developing countries. You should conduct preliminary research to understand which agencies are working in your geographical area, what programmes they run, and how to contact them. … [Read more...] about Funding from Bilateral Agencies
Fundraising Events
To organise a fundraising event could be fun and rewarding. Start by considering what sort of activities could attract the attention of people living in your region. Here are some ideas: 1) Dinner. Get local restaurant and cafes (or bakeries, food stalls in markets etc) involved in the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Events
