A brief on resource mobilization was prepared by the World Bank Small Grants Program, with tips by Yumi Sera and Susan Beaudry. The brief is a part of a series of tips prepared for organizations that are engaged in socio-development work. The brief is prepared from the perspective of a funder, and … [Read more...] about Brief prepared for Resource Mobilization
Project Objectives
In an NED grant proposal, project objectives have to be specific and measurable. The proposal guidelines advise against using broad aims like “to strengthen democracy in a country.” This kind of an objective is not clear, exact or measurable. The project objectives preferably should be one or two … [Read more...] about Project Objectives
NED’s Grantmaking Process
As usual, before we embark upon writing a grant proposal, we need to understand the grant-making agency. The foremost question that comes to one’s mind is: Will NED support my organization? The answer lies in the issue/s you are working on. Is your organization in an activist mode working and … [Read more...] about NED’s Grantmaking Process
Understanding the National Endowment for Democracy and its Grant-making process
As usual, before we embark upon writing a grant proposal, we need to understand the grant-making agency. The foremost question that comes to one’s mind is: Will NED support my organization? The answer lies in the issue/s you are working on. Is your organization in an activist mode working and has … [Read more...] about Understanding the National Endowment for Democracy and its Grant-making process
Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
In an NED grant proposal, project objectives have to be specific and measurable. The proposal guidelines advise against using broad aims like “to strengthen democracy in a country.” This kind of an objective is not clear, exact or measurable. The project objectives preferably should be one or two … [Read more...] about Project Objectives in a Grant Proposal (NED Grants Program)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in a Grant Proposal
NED seeks a detailed and clear monitoring and evaluation plan for the project to understand how the organization will measure the progress of its activities. As the monitoring reports have to be submitted once in four months, it is required for the organization to carry out the review of its … [Read more...] about The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in a Grant Proposal
