Deadline- 16 August 2013 Health Foundation is accepting applications for PhD fellowship awards in improvement science at King’s College London. The goal of this program is to offer a new training opportunity to specialize in improvement science to outstanding individuals early in their … [Read more...] about Health Foundation PhD Fellowship Awards in Improvement Science
Grants and Resources for Individuals
A list of scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities for individuals
Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Deadline- 15 August 2013 Nominations are accepted for Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards offered by Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRD–Net). The award is offered to individuals who peacefully promote and protect universally recognized rights as stated in the Universal … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Picture Dignity Contest
Deadline- 1 September 2013 Photographers from around the world are invited to take part in Picture Dignity Photo Contest sponsored by +Acumen. Winners will have the opportunity to win grand prize of up to $500. The objective of this contest is to inspire the global community to define, illustrate, … [Read more...] about Picture Dignity Contest
Abe Fellowship for Journalists
Deadline- 15 September 2013 Qualified Journalists are invited to submit applications for Abe Fellowship Program in the field of Pressing Global Concern. The objective of this program is to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual … [Read more...] about Abe Fellowship for Journalists
What are the Qualities of a Good Fundraiser?
The first step consists in profiling your ideal new fundraiser. Gather all the members of the organisation and set as the meeting’s goal that of identifying who will best suit the existing working environment. It is of crucial importance that all the members of staff and volunteers participate in … [Read more...] about What are the Qualities of a Good Fundraiser?
How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
The job advertisement for a fundraiser should be written in a standard way and by including information about your organisation, the ideal profile of the candidate, what is expected from the fundraiser and the salary. The recruiting process should be done in consultation with the other members of … [Read more...] about How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
You have selected a new fundraiser and he/she has successfully joined the existing team. This is not enough to guarantee that the fundraising process runs successfully. The person you have employed will be in charge of monitoring calls, writing applications and dealing with donors but this person … [Read more...] about How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Potential candidates for your fundraising team are everywhere waiting to be contacted! In regards to individuals who will be sharing their social networks with your organisation and act as ambassadors, you will find them in your community among those who are socially active. For instance, you could … [Read more...] about Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
Ideally you should be able to create a system that allows the organisation to count on the continuous support of new volunteers. You should select the ambassadors of your organisation at the beginning of its history or when the fists projects are implemented in the community. After this initial … [Read more...] about Create a System for Recruiting Volunteers for Fundraising
How to set up Targets to make Your Fundraisers work
To set clear tasks and targets is of utter importance. It will ensure that expectations are clarified and that a strategy to meet targets is planned and agreed upon by all the involved parties. While setting targets it is important to remember that they should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, … [Read more...] about How to set up Targets to make Your Fundraisers work
