Deadline: 8 January 2014 The Stars Foundation in the UK has announced the opening of its annual funding for NGOs around the world. The 2014 Stars Impact Awards is an opportunity to for "outstanding organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in countries with the highest … [Read more...] about Stars Foundation Grants Open for Health, Education, Protection and WASH
SWOT Analysis for NGOs
Only NGOs that perform well are likely to survive and grow in the long term. Organisation’s that fail to manage themselves appropriately, struggle to achieve their mission and find it difficult to create real change are likely to ultimately found themselves cast by the wayside in favor of more … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis for NGOs
Mango Guide to Financial Governance for NGOs
NGOs exist for the benefit of their beneficiaries. The NGO’s governing body is entrusted with responsibility for overseeing the organisation on behalf of the beneficiaries. For this reason, governing body members are often called ‘trustees’. They act as stewards, representing and protecting the … [Read more...] about Mango Guide to Financial Governance for NGOs
An Introduction to Micro-Finance
Up until around a decade ago, Micro-finance was associated almost exclusively with small scale loans to individuals and businesses in poor communities. Today it is used to describe a selection of financial products such as payments, savings and insurance, that are adapted to meet the needs of low … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Micro-Finance
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Affordable Access to Digital Communications Initiative’
As the world advances with new technologies of communication, there are still challenges in many countries in accessing, affording and using them for ultimately leading to better governance. The Open Society Foundations' grant for 'Affordable Access to Digital Communications Initiative' aims "to … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Affordable Access to Digital Communications Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Governance of Genetic Information Initiative’
The 'Governance of Genetic Information Initiative' grant program of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) seeks "to protect the basic rights of individuals and vulnerable populations affected by the proliferation of genetic monitoring technologies." Interventions by the Governance of Genetic … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Governance of Genetic Information Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Grant for 'Transparency and New Technologies Initiative' provides grant to NGOs for breaking new ground in enhancing and extending transparency and accountability work through the strategic application of new technologies and data-informed approaches. Launched in … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
The MATCH International announces Women’s Fund: Call for Proposals 2013
Deadline: 6 December 2013 The MATCH International has announced the 2013 Call for Proposals for its International Women's Fund. This Fund is the first international fund from Canada focusing on social innovation around the world. MATCH bridges feminist grassroots human rights movements and the … [Read more...] about The MATCH International announces Women’s Fund: Call for Proposals 2013
NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
Board members play a critical role in the development and success of non-profit organisations. Sometimes referred to as a Board of Trustees, these volunteers act as guardians for your organisation who protect and maintain the core values and purposes of the organisation. As a collective body, the … [Read more...] about NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
Call for Public-Private Alliance Proposals from USAID/BEC
Deadline- 31 January 2014 Applications are accepted for Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) which aims to fosters the broader economic growth and poverty reduction that is vital to sustaining such success. USAID encourages prospective implementing partners, including … [Read more...] about Call for Public-Private Alliance Proposals from USAID/BEC
