Online fundraising has come a long way from just having a “donate now” button on an organization’s website; it is now an integral channel for fundraising. In the past year alone, revenue raised through online fundraising increased 14 percent with more than 5.5 million total gifts and nearly $325 … [Read more...] about Strategic Communications for Year-Round Donor Engagement
Mental Health Initiative Grants of the Open Society Foundations
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Public Health Program of the Open Society Foundations invites grant applications from the projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, education, and employment policies. The Mental health initiative provides support for organizations … [Read more...] about Mental Health Initiative Grants of the Open Society Foundations
The Georgetown Scholarships for (MSFS) Master of Science in Foreign Service to Sub-Saharan African Student
Deadline: 15 January 2015 The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service invites students from Sub-Saharan Africa to secure scholarship for the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program. The two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs is a professionally … [Read more...] about The Georgetown Scholarships for (MSFS) Master of Science in Foreign Service to Sub-Saharan African Student
Posting Tips for NGOs using Facebook and Twitter
The most common question we're asked is simply, what should we post about? Of course, what you’ll talk about on social media will be determined by your organization’s overall topic…however, here are a few general rules to follow: RULE #1 – Avoid the bullhorn. Do not talk about your … [Read more...] about Posting Tips for NGOs using Facebook and Twitter
Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Welcome to the first ever edition of fundsforNGOs Scholarship of the Month feature. We're delighted to be joined by an organization that has been consistently at the forefront of the social entrepreneurship movement, the Schwab Foundation. Annually, the Foundation select 20-25 Social … [Read more...] about Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
How to Build an Audience on Social Media
Guest article by Alain Cote of Expression Web Solutions. No matter what your end goals are for your social media strategy, chances are ones of your intermediate goals is to build (or increase) your followers base. There are 2 main ‘methods’ of getting new followers: organic or paid. Organic … [Read more...] about How to Build an Audience on Social Media
Fundraising Evaluation and Analysis
Fundraising Analysis WHO should be using data to drive fundraising strategy? If your organization has limited resources and if your organization is working for an important cause (which should be everyone!), you should be looking at data. With limited resources, you need to use resources as … [Read more...] about Fundraising Evaluation and Analysis
Corporate Outreach and Relationship Building
Ingrid Embree, GlobalGiving’s Director of Strategic Partnerships joined us for the seventh session of the Online Fundraising Academy to discuss how she identifies and builds relationships with prospective corporate partners. Ingrid has helped more than 60 different companies achieve their … [Read more...] about Corporate Outreach and Relationship Building
How to apply for Kiva Fellowship?
The online application form demands the following information - basic personal information, language ability and travel history, answers to three short essay questions, resume/CV, sample budget, and references (only from applicants who secure a second-round interview). Prepare answers to the short … [Read more...] about How to apply for Kiva Fellowship?
The Comic Relief International Grants in 7 categories
Deadline: 30 December 2014 The Comic Relief visioning a just world free from poverty accepts grant applications from organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa and from the select invited organizations outside Africa to benefit from its International Grants. The Comic Relief makes grant support in health … [Read more...] about The Comic Relief International Grants in 7 categories
