Deadline: 15 December 2013 The Global Fund for Women provides funding for women's groups to advance the human rights of women and girls around the world. It gives grants ranging from $500 to $30,000 for operating and program expenses. The Global Fund for Women supports Groups of women working … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women Grant Opportunity is now open!
Fundraising Essentials: Recruiting Volunteers to Raise Funds
Volunteers around the world contributes to tens of millions of man hours every year, helping organisations to do more than would otherwise be possible. This investment is worth billions of pounds of labour costs with many volunteers providing strong skill-sets and long hours that drive NGOs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Recruiting Volunteers to Raise Funds
The Asia Foundation’s Asia Development Fellows
Deadline: 15 December 2013 The Asia Foundation is accepting applications for the Asia Development Fellows program which rovides highly qualified, young professionals from Asia with an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia's critical … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation’s Asia Development Fellows
Catholic Relief Services announces International Development Fellows Program
Deadline: 1 December 2013 The Catholic Relief Services is accepting applications for the 2014-2014 International Development Fellows Program (IDFP). The fellowship is an opportunity for those "who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their … [Read more...] about Catholic Relief Services announces International Development Fellows Program
Fundraising Essentials: How to thank donors
A genuine and well thought out method of thanks is one of the most important tools of any organisation’s arsenal. We all remember people who go the extra mile to make us feel appreciated and this is only more pronounced when dealing with funders of any type. When an individual or organisation makes … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to thank donors
Research Travel Grants to the United States
Deadline- 15 January 2014 Terra Foundation is pleased to offer Research Travel Grants to enable scholars outside the United States to consult resources that are only available within the United States. Grants of up to $6,000 per grant for doctoral students and up to $9,000 per grant for … [Read more...] about Research Travel Grants to the United States
Free Mango Guide: Financial Sustainability
Financial sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the NGO sector. With ‘donor fatigue’ in rich nations and increased confidence from developing countries, more and more people are talking about local NGOs standing on their own two feet, and becoming more financially sustainable. But … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide: Financial Sustainability
NTEN: Change Journal, Issue 11- How NGOs Can Manage Through the Noise
Have you looked outside your organization lately? It’s a busy and crowded world out there filled with digitally empowered, independent individuals that could collectively be your next wave of support. Amidst the competition for donations, actions, and engagement, how can nonprofits with limited … [Read more...] about NTEN: Change Journal, Issue 11- How NGOs Can Manage Through the Noise
Individuals in need: How to write a letter requesting support
Most charitable donations are given to NGOs and organisations to implement projects that support groups and individuals in need. However, a number of foundations do provide grants directly to families and individuals under certain circumstances. Due to the limited amount of funding available in this … [Read more...] about Individuals in need: How to write a letter requesting support
Grant Proposals: What to do if your proposal is rejected
Grant proposal writing is the “Go big or go home” of the fundraising world. When successful it can regenerate entire organisations and communities. When it goes wrong you have potential lost hundreds of hours of work and investment with very little to show for it. The inherent risk of grant … [Read more...] about Grant Proposals: What to do if your proposal is rejected
