There are different types of costs that have to be mentioned in the budget. Most donor agencies prefer to have the costs spread over different heads so as to get an overview of how the resources have been divided between different types. Basically, we can divide the overall costs as: Operational … [Read more...] about Types of Costs to be included in the Budget
Defining certain terms in a budget
...Continued from the Main Page Here we discuss some commonly used terms in a budget and try to define them: Contingency Amount: Contingency amount refers to the money set aside to cover any unforeseen expenses of the organization or the project. Contingency expenses are required because any … [Read more...] about Defining certain terms in a budget
UNFPA accepting applications for the Special Youth Programme 2011
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is currently open to accepting applications for the Special Youth Fellowship Programme. This fellowship provides an opportunity to young people from developing countries to engage in policy development and programming, help build the capacity of young … [Read more...] about UNFPA accepting applications for the Special Youth Programme 2011
Breakthrough Innovation Grant in the Philippines
The Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG) competition has been launched to award a grant of up to US $20,000 to the most innovative business ideas that will have an impact on poverty alleviation in the Philippines. Jointly organized by the Fisherman Foundation, the SEVEN Fund, and the University of … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Innovation Grant in the Philippines
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Performance Management System
As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. … [Read more...] about Performance Management System
Staff Performance Needs
Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the … [Read more...] about Staff Performance Needs
Vicki Phillips Speech to National Staff Development Council
Vicki Phillips speech to the National Staff Development Council on July 20, 2010. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about Vicki Phillips Speech to National Staff Development Council
A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
Writing job descriptions for staff is a necessary part of a well-managed human resource management system. However, often NGOs ignore to define the role of their staffs even after they join the organization for work. Maintaining job descriptions not only reflects the effectiveness of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -2
Before writing a job description for the staff, it is important to ensure that all tasks are covered. The following questions will help in preparing the job description: What is the purpose of appointing the staff? For a project or for administrative work? What are the assignments or … [Read more...] about A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -2
