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
MIT Alliance (SMA3) Graduate Fellowship at SMART
Deadline- 16 December 2013 The Ministry of Education is pleased to invite applications for Singapore-MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Alliance (SMA3) Graduate Fellowship Program. The objective of this program is to attract the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the … [Read more...] about MIT Alliance (SMA3) Graduate Fellowship at SMART
How to develop relationships with funders
Recent research from the UK showed that for the majority of grant making organisations the percentage of successful new applicants was less than 50%. This means that every year funding organisations repeatedly fund the same NGOs demonstrating that it is more important than ever to cultivate the … [Read more...] about How to develop relationships with funders
Don’t just write, call your potential funder!
Many grant applications are submitted in an extremely formal and methodical manner. Organisations visit a funder’s website, download the application details, send a letter of inquiry, wait for a response before sending a full application if they were successful in the previous steps. Your NGO could … [Read more...] about Don’t just write, call your potential funder!
The Commonwealth Foundation Grants For Civil Society Organizations: Up to £30,000 Funding
Deadline- 29 October 2013 All eligible civil society organizations are invited to apply for grant programme of up to £30,000 offered by Commonwealth Foundation. The goal of this program is to contributes to sustainable development in the context of effective, responsive and accountable governance … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth Foundation Grants For Civil Society Organizations: Up to £30,000 Funding
Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Funding program
Deadline- 15 November 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund Program. Scholarship is offered in the fields of politics, public administration, working life, human environment, mass media, business and industry, education and … [Read more...] about Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Funding program
How to access a Foundation that doesn’t accept enquiries
Many of us have experienced this all too familar tale: You find the perfect grant funder, they have supported similar work in other bordering countries, they share the same ethos and values, they have a big fund of money to spend in your field, but the foundation doesn’t accept unsolicited … [Read more...] about How to access a Foundation that doesn’t accept enquiries
