Here is a checklist of policies and other management systems necessary for NGOs to run effective organizations and mobilize resources for development work. You can click on the links below to know more about these policies and systems, refer samples and identify gaps in your organization. 1. … [Read more...] about Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?
Organizational Chart for your NGO
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird's-eye view of the … [Read more...] about Organizational Chart for your NGO
Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the … [Read more...] about Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) rarely issues an international call for proposals, but when it does, it is unfortunately only for Canadian organizations working globally to apply for. Nevertheless, this is an important opportunity since all Canadian applicant organizations need … [Read more...] about Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee … [Read more...] about Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs – Kenya and Yemen
The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has announced the 2011 Funding opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya and Yemen. Programs will benefit refugees in Kenya and Yemen. While PRM encourages activities that … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs – Kenya and Yemen
Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2011 is now open to applications
The Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) is accepting applications from citizens of Northeast, Southeast and South Asian countries to apply for its 2011 program. The program is open to persons involved in the academia, journalism, business, national and local politics, education, administration, … [Read more...] about Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2011 is now open to applications
How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector
Recently, Acumen Fund announced its fellowship program to provide world-class training to the next generation of leaders working in the social sector. The Program is an excellent opportunity for NGO leaders and professionals in developing countries to gather leadership skills in the United States … [Read more...] about How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector
How NGOs can apply for European Commission Grants? A PowerPoint Presentation
The European Commission is one of the largest donors providing funding to developmental projects around the world. However, it is also one of the most complicated grantmakers especially because of its lengthy grant guidelines, intricate rules of funding and too many grantee terms of conditions. But … [Read more...] about How NGOs can apply for European Commission Grants? A PowerPoint Presentation
