“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Hockey great Wayne Gretzky Growing your fundraising program — or getting one started — can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. The philanthropic landscape is extremely competitive; the prospect of identifying and soliciting prospective donors … [Read more...] about Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
Global Development Network Essay Competition of $400,000
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The Global Development Network in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launches the Next Horizons Essay Contest 2014. The title of this essay Contest is 'The Future of Development Assistance.' This is to address the importance of aid and the changes … [Read more...] about Global Development Network Essay Competition of $400,000
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining
Introduction Across the globe the mining industry has experienced massive growth since the beginning of the 20th century. While large-scale mines cause much social and environmental harm, it is believed that small-scale and artisanal mines pose an even greater threat. Small-scale mining is a … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining
The Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists by the Center for Science & Technology India
Deadline: 14 July 2014 The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) is accepting fellowship applications from individuals in developing countries (except India) for the fellowship scheme titled Research Training Fellowship for … [Read more...] about The Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists by the Center for Science & Technology India
Top Ten Donors for NGOs in the Middle East
A significant number of foundations and trusts are dedicated to the successful development of diverse regions located in the Middle East. Based on a broad mapping initiative conducted in the fundsforNGOs Premium Database, this report identifies the top 10 donors that endeavors to promote a variety … [Read more...] about Top Ten Donors for NGOs in the Middle East
Submit Proposals for the Snow Leopard Conservation Grant Program 2015
Deadline: 31 July 2014 Researchers, educators, or conservationists from a snow leopard range country, international professionals working closely with, or hosted by, range-country counterparts, and post-graduates of any nationality pursuing higher degree and whose proposals are compatible with … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for the Snow Leopard Conservation Grant Program 2015
She Leads Africa Pitch Competition for Startup Female Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30 July 2014 Unequal access to education, constraining cultural stereotypes, limited opportunities to develop useful networks, and limited access to financing are the 4 Key Barriers that restrict Female Entrepreneurs from their full participation in Africa's growth story. The early stage … [Read more...] about She Leads Africa Pitch Competition for Startup Female Entrepreneurs
FRIDA’s Third Round of Grants: Youth-led Funds for Social Justice
Deadline: 28 July 2014 FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund has announced the launch of its third call for proposals. FRIDA is the youth-led fund focused exclusively on supporting global young feminist activism to advance social justice movements and agendas. It was created to bring new resources and … [Read more...] about FRIDA’s Third Round of Grants: Youth-led Funds for Social Justice
Top Ten CSR Donors for NGOs
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR, also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business/ Responsible Business) refers to companies taking responsibility for their impact on society. Over the past decade CSR has grown to become a … [Read more...] about Top Ten CSR Donors for NGOs
The Open Society Foundations Fellowship Program
Deadline: 4 August 2014 The open Society Foundation has a fellowship opportunity for individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The candidate may be a journalist, activist, academic, and practitioner in a variety of fields with demonstrated … [Read more...] about The Open Society Foundations Fellowship Program
