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
IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) invites ideas from community activists around the world who have an interest in criminal defense to enter the JusticeMakers Challenge 2014. The JusticeMakers Challenge is a grant competition intended specifically for the … [Read more...] about IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
NGO of the Month: Grassroot Soccer
Thank you for joining us for the latest edition of our regular NGO of the Month feature. We're committed to sharing with you some of the very best non-profit organizations in the world to inspire you and your NGO onto greater heights. Last month we featured the brilliant One Acre Fund whose … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Grassroot Soccer
Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The DIV model implies an open grant competition supporting the most promising solutions that demonstrate cost-efficiency and the potential to scale up. DIV is supporting teams of young entrepreneurs, world-class development economists, public-private partnerships, international NGOs, and others … [Read more...] about Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The Development Innovation Ventures of USAID to Implement Innovative Ideas
Deadline: Ongoing The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) accepts Letter of Interest (LOI) for innovative ideas to pilot and test them using cutting-edge analytical methods, and to scale solutions that demonstrate widespread impact and … [Read more...] about The Development Innovation Ventures of USAID to Implement Innovative Ideas
The Ashoka Changemakers Free Online Course for Elementary Teachers, Parents and others interested
Deadline: Ongoing Busy elementary school teachers, parents or anyone interested in learning how to help children practice empathy and develop as confident and creative changemakers can register for online course designed by Ashoka Changemakers. The Ashoka Changemakers offers the free course where … [Read more...] about The Ashoka Changemakers Free Online Course for Elementary Teachers, Parents and others interested
Send Letters of Interest for Mohammed Bouazizi Fellowship Grassroots Activities (6-10 October 2014)
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The Zimbabwe Organization for the Youth in Politics (ZOYP) invites fellowship applications for Mohammed Bouazizi Fellowship for Grassroots Activists to be held from 6-10 October 2014 in the Republic of Zimbabwe. The fellowship was named in honor of Mohammed Bouazizi a … [Read more...] about Send Letters of Interest for Mohammed Bouazizi Fellowship Grassroots Activities (6-10 October 2014)
Young Entrepreneurs Submit Ideas on Smart Cities and Climate Change
Deadline: 7 October 2014 Young entrepreneurs with ideas for innovative social enterprises are invited to enter the Young Innovators Competition of ITU Telecom World 2014 third challenge entitled Smart Cities and Climate Change. Each of the winners (in each challenge) will receive up to USD10,000 in … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Submit Ideas on Smart Cities and Climate Change
The Inside Scoop: Dell’s International Strategic Giving
Background on Dell’s Giving Dell began giving locally, wanting to represent where the company was working and where Dell customers are. As Dell began growing globally, so did their span of giving. Dell now works and gives around the world. When deciding what types of projects should be their focus … [Read more...] about The Inside Scoop: Dell’s International Strategic Giving
