By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Hockey great Wayne Gretzky Growing your fundraising program — or getting one started — can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. The philanthropic landscape is extremely competitive; the prospect of identifying and soliciting prospective donors … [Read more...] about Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
Secure Fund from The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2014 The Sasakawa Peace Foundation accepts grant applications from non-governmental and voluntary organizations around the world to benefit from its Regular Projects Fund (focusing issues) and Special Fund (focusing regions). The proposed programs must promote international … [Read more...] about Secure Fund from The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The African Studies Center and International Institute for Asian Studies (ASC-IIAS) Joint Fellowship Program aimed at researchers whose work is informed by current theoretical debates in the social sciences and humanities over global connectivity and who are able to … [Read more...] about The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Deadline: 31 August 2014 Do you know someone who has contributed positively to the lives of lot many people? Do you think that person deserves recognition from wider community for what s/he has done? You can play a vital role to provide the person wide recognition s/he deserves! Nominate her/him to … [Read more...] about The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: fundsforNGOs
fundsforNGOs founder, Sameer Zuhad, was recently interviewed for the 14th issue of NTEN: Change is Out - "Fundraising in the Digital Age". Read an except here and the full story at NTEN. From a modest informal blog to a social enterprise with a community of over 100,000 members, learn how Sameer … [Read more...] about Bridging the Knowledge Gap: fundsforNGOs
Top Ten CSR Donors for NGOs
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR, also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business/ Responsible Business) refers to companies taking responsibility for their impact on society. Over the past decade CSR has grown to become a … [Read more...] about Top Ten CSR Donors for NGOs
Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS
The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS is an independent, non-political, non-religious and non-governmental foundation established in 1998. KIOS funds human rights objectives is to protect the rights defined in international human rights treaties and committing to human rights in their … [Read more...] about Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS
The National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a nonprofit foundation working for the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the globe. The NED funds only nongovernmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar … [Read more...] about The National Endowment for Democracy
The Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
The Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation is an international development organization contributing to the equal access of all the citizens around the globe to opportunities and resources for development along with active participation and equality in the decision-making processes that … [Read more...] about The Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
