Ashoka’s Changemakers in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the “Making More Health - Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition seeking innovative models that are transforming the field of health to sustainably increase the well-being of … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition
Grants and Resources for Individuals
A list of scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities for individuals
European Youth Parliament invites applications from young committed individuals to attend MEdiT’11 in Helsinki
European Youth Parliament Finland is planning to host MEdiT’11 in Helsinki during the month of October 2011 that will bring together more than 30 young committed individuals to a convention for five days. During the convention the participants will get an opportunity to discuss, experience, and … [Read more...] about European Youth Parliament invites applications from young committed individuals to attend MEdiT’11 in Helsinki
Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards
Nominations are sought for the Young Democrats of America (YDA) Prize winners that will be honoured during the convention in Louisville. YDA will recognize individuals, state organizations, chapters or caucuses who are model Young Democrats! At the Bi-Annual National Convention, YDA recognizes the … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards
Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
This resource guide seeks to provide an overview of resources, guides, and sources of funding for organizations working with women and girls. Reports Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls A 2010 survey report that summarizes European foundation granting to programs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize was established in 2008 with the generous endowment from the City of Bilbao in Spain. It is awarded annually by the Director-General of UNESCO to innovative institutions, organizations and individuals serving to promote a culture of human rights at regional and international … [Read more...] about UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
Writing job descriptions for staff is a necessary part of a well-managed human resource management system. However, often NGOs ignore to define the role of their staffs even after they join the organization for work. Maintaining job descriptions not only reflects the effectiveness of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010 has various award categories to honour campaigners in the UK and also outside of the UK. The awards provide an opportunity for individuals to receive support for bringing about the change for social and environmental justice. A development … [Read more...] about Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010
The SMK Campaigner Awards for Emerging and Grassroots Campaigners
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010 offers “a support programme for emerging and grassroots campaigners. “individuals who are new to campaigning or operating with few resources and who show passion, tenacity and the potential to create change – locally, nationally or … [Read more...] about The SMK Campaigner Awards for Emerging and Grassroots Campaigners
David & Lucile Packard Foundation, The
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation is an American grantmaking organization established in the year 1964 with the objective of providing philanthropy services to the world’s poor and the needy based upon the values of integrity, respect for all people, belief in individual leadership, … [Read more...] about David & Lucile Packard Foundation, The
Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation believes in promoting the positive effects of globalization. It uses the term, 'smart globalization' so that development of technology and other aspects are accessible to communities worldwide, including the 'have-nots' and reduce the divide between the North and South. To … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation
