As part of FundsforNGOs new series “Interview with the Donor”, today we have spoken with UN Women to provide further insight into the newly announced Call for Proposals by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women . Adijana Sisic, Chief of the Trust Fund which is administered by UN Women on … [Read more...] about Interview with the Donor: UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
SIDA’s Training on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management
Deadline: January 2014 SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) is working with Lund University to develop the Child Rights, Classroom, and School Management program and is accepting applications from school administrators, educational advisers working to develop methods and … [Read more...] about SIDA’s Training on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management
NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
NGOs are renowned for having dedicated staff who are happy to go beyond the call of duty without a second thought. They often work long hours, evenings and weekends, and most could be earning far more in a similar role in the private sector. People working within the non-profit industry have … [Read more...] about NGO Careers: Five top tips for Professional Development
Grand Challenges Canada Call for Proposals ‘Saving Brains’
Deadline: 16 January 2014 Under 'Saving Brains' Grand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas for products, services, policies, and implementation models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner. Proposals must provide innovative solutions relevant to low-resource … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada Call for Proposals ‘Saving Brains’
IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
The International Baccalaureate is one of the fastest growing educational programmes in the world, since its creation in 1971 it is now offered in over 4000 schools across the world. Students start the IB diploma programme aged 16 and it constitutes the pre university requirements that allows … [Read more...] about IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
AOPA AV8RS Flight Scholarships for US Nationals
Deadline- 31 December 2013 Applications are accepted for AOPA AV8RS Scholarship Program for which award up to $20,000 in financial assistance will be offered. The scholarship program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among AOPA AV8RS members and helps outstanding students accomplish … [Read more...] about AOPA AV8RS Flight Scholarships for US Nationals
Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
The contents of this article are taken from Mango’s (Management Accounting for NGOs, www.mango.org.uk) website and publication,"Financial Management Essentials – Handbook for NGOs. Mango is an award winning UK based charity with a mission to “strengthen the financial management accountability of Non … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
Global Partnership for Social Accountability – Call for Proposals
Deadline- 6 January 2014 Grant opportunity of up to US$1,000,000 has been announced by Global Partnership for Social Accountability. The mission of this program is to strengthening civil society’s capacities for social accountability by investing in CSOs’ institutional strengthening and through … [Read more...] about Global Partnership for Social Accountability – Call for Proposals
The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
The Global Fund for Women is an organization that provides funding to women-led organizations and women groups worldwide for advancement of women and girls' human rights. The organization provides funding to non-US organizations. The Global Fund for Women supports strengthening women-led groups. The … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Women Grants: How to Write Your Proposal
