Deadline: 31 October 2014 Nominations of individuals or organizations that are visionary and able to anticipate future needs are being accepted for the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2015 for Disaster Risk Reduction, under the theme 'Shaping the Future.' Awards $50,000 to … [Read more...] about The United Nations Sasakawa Award 2015 Open for Nominations
How to enter the GlobalGiving Open Challenge?
Click 'Yes' for the question Is your organization a registered charity, nonprofit, or NGO that is implementing programs? Click 'Yes' for the question Can you provide organizational documents in English? (Google translations are ok!) Click 'Yes' for the question Can your organization mobilize … [Read more...] about How to enter the GlobalGiving Open Challenge?
Uncivil Societies: Foreign Funding of NGOs
The International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Rights Watch, Transparency International: to most people these and thousands of other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) sound like outfits whose work should be welcomed and encouraged. But that is not how it looks to … [Read more...] about Uncivil Societies: Foreign Funding of NGOs
The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program of Waitt Foundation (Up to $10,000)
Deadline: Ongoing The Waitt Foundation invites grant applications for Small Grants to implement big ocean conservation issues. The grant opportunity is entitled the Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program that offers grants up to $10,000. The ROC Grants will serve as an innovative solution … [Read more...] about The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program of Waitt Foundation (Up to $10,000)
The State of Fundraising for Women and Girls
Fundraising for prospective institutional donors for women and girls’ programs can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. We've gathered up the key facts that will guide your fundraising strategy and help to kick-start your projects. If you're looking for the leading … [Read more...] about The State of Fundraising for Women and Girls
Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
Africa is a land of great contrast. On one hand it contains many of the most underdeveloped nations in the world. On the other, it's one of the richest places for young workers and consumers. The later has propelled the continent into a path towards success, despite lingering perceptions of the … [Read more...] about Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Worldwide humanitarian aid contributions in 2013 were at their highest level for five years, putting the sector’s aims and practices under the spotlight. According to analysts Global Humanitarian Assistance, donations from government and private bodies totalled $22bn (about £13bn) – up nearly a … [Read more...] about How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
What Every NGO Website Needs
Over the past 15 years, Expression has created websites for both very large and very small NGOs. We’d like to offer some advice to NGOs wanting to create a new site or wanting to redo or revitalize their current website. Your site needs to look good Yes, we’re putting this as #1 on the list … [Read more...] about What Every NGO Website Needs
Integrity and Anti-corruption Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 The Hague Academy invites professionals working for municipal, provincial or national government, for a donor organization or NGO and who are involved in anti-corruption , transparency and accountability processes in relation to development and governance to apply for … [Read more...] about Integrity and Anti-corruption Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy to be held from 1 – 12 June 2015 is designed for professionals working for municipal, provincial or national government, for a donor organization or NGO and who are involved in participation and … [Read more...] about Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
