A Multilateral Agency is an international organisation formed by several governments that collectively administer aid programs. For instance, the United Nations, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank are multilateral agencies. The United Nations is an international organisation whose main … [Read more...] about Funding from Multilateral Agencies
Individual Giving: Highly Potential Source of Funding for NGOs
To collect money through personal donations represents a good way to increase your budget (for instance if you need money to develop extra activities). You could fundraise by visiting members of your community (door to door) or using tools such as online platform, which help you fundraise among a … [Read more...] about Individual Giving: Highly Potential Source of Funding for NGOs
Fundraising Events
To organise a fundraising event could be fun and rewarding. Start by considering what sort of activities could attract the attention of people living in your region. Here are some ideas: 1) Dinner. Get local restaurant and cafes (or bakeries, food stalls in markets etc) involved in the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Events
Raising Funds through Social Enterprises
A social enterprise is an organisation that adopts commercial strategies to make profits with a social objective. In a sentence, social enterprise is doing charity by doing trade. The main goal of a social enterprise is to achieve financial sustainability and have a social impact. Development … [Read more...] about Raising Funds through Social Enterprises
Fundraising is a Learning Process: Do not give up if you do not succeed the first time!
It is important to understand that fundraising for NGOs, especially when you are in the very first stages of setting up a new organisation, is difficult. If you apply for grants given by multilateral agencies such as the UN or major Private Foundations, the chance to succeed is slim. In fact, large … [Read more...] about Fundraising is a Learning Process: Do not give up if you do not succeed the first time!
CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism
Deadline- 2o July 2013 Nominations are invited for CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism. The objective of this award is to honour journalists who greatly contribute to investigative reporting despite the difficult conditions under which they often have to … [Read more...] about CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism
Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Deadline- 22 July 2013 Funding opportunity has been announced for NGO Programs Benefiting Syrian Refugees in Turkey under U.S Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. The objective of this program is to meet the Bureau's priorities for protection of and assistance to Syrian … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Pacific Islands Women in Leadership Program (WIL)
Deadline- 8 July 2013 Applications are accepted for the Pacific Islands Women in Leadership program (WIL) offered by East-West Center. The objective of this program is to create a vibrant network of women leaders across the Pacific region who will learn from each other and provide mutual support as … [Read more...] about Pacific Islands Women in Leadership Program (WIL)
Global Grant Opportunity for Peacebuilding Activities
Deadline- 9 August 2013 Peace Direct, a UK-based charity has launched a new grant opportunity for peacebuilders who need some support to help grow their impact and their organization. 'Tomorrow's Peacebuilders' is a the global competition of Peace Direct under its Insight on Conflict program to … [Read more...] about Global Grant Opportunity for Peacebuilding Activities
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2013
Deadline- 28 June 2013 Applications are invited from around the world for UNESCO International Literacy Prizes in the field of literacy throughout the world. The objective of this prize is to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies. The … [Read more...] about The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2013
