The Berghof Foundation, established in 1971, works with organizations around the world to create non-violent responses to conflict-related situations. The Foundation focuses on conflict research, peace support, and peace education and offers three grant opportunities: Grant for Innovation in … [Read more...] about Berghof Foundation
Foundation Ensemble Program Fund and Small Grants Fund 2014
Deadline: 7 February 2014 Ensemble Foundation is inviting 3-page concept notes for Program Fund and Small Grants Fund from eligible entities. The main purpose of the funding programs are to support projects targeting sustainable local development, through the creation of … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble Program Fund and Small Grants Fund 2014
US Embassy Croatia ‘Civil Society Small Grants Program’ 2014
Deadline: 31 January 2014 Embassy of the United States Zagreb, Croatia is inviting project proposals from Croatian non-government and non-profit organizations for 'Civil Society Small Grants Program' 2014. The major aim of the grant program is to support initiatives that contribute to the … [Read more...] about US Embassy Croatia ‘Civil Society Small Grants Program’ 2014
East-West Center Fellowship for ‘Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan 2014
Deadline: 1 February 2014 The East-West Center is accepting fellowship applications from candidates possessing outstanding intellectual promise, high leadership potential, and commitment to serve the development needs of their countries for 'Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP)' … [Read more...] about East-West Center Fellowship for ‘Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan 2014
NGO Careers: Towards a lifetime of volunteering
Volunteers around the world contribute billions of dollars worth of work and millions of man hours every year. From international IGO’s like UNICEF down to grassroots organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa, there are dedicated volunteers giving up their free time for a cause they believe in. Most … [Read more...] about NGO Careers: Towards a lifetime of volunteering
King Baudouin African Development Prize 2014
Deadline: 28 February 2014 The King Baudouin Foundation is inviting nominations for King Baudouin African Development Prize 2014. The major aim of the prize is to acknowledge the work of persons or organizations which have made an exemplary contribution to development in Africa. It also seeks to … [Read more...] about King Baudouin African Development Prize 2014
The African Water Facility Grants for Regional member countries of ADB
The African Water Facility (AWF) is accepting proposals from government, non-government organizations and institutions for the grant program on water resources development activities in Africa. The major aim of the grant program is to mobilize resources to finance water resources development … [Read more...] about The African Water Facility Grants for Regional member countries of ADB
US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Grant on ‘Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen’
Deadline: 4 February 2014 United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting proposals from organizations on 'Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen'. The major aim of the grant project is to support Yemeni civil society efforts to promote human rights and … [Read more...] about US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Grant on ‘Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen’
Can donor networking help NGOs raise funds?
Can networking with donor agencies help an NGO raise funds? In short, the answer is ‘yes’. Anytime that you can share information about your organization with those who are able to further its mission through funding is an opportunity to tell others how you are changing the lives of others for the … [Read more...] about Can donor networking help NGOs raise funds?
Using social media to network with donor agencies
Organizations of all types, including NGOs as well as public, private, and corporate foundations use social media to communicate and network with others. Social media has become a very effective tool in sharing stories about your organization, about the challenges your organization faces, and about … [Read more...] about Using social media to network with donor agencies
