The International Baccalaureate is one of the fastest growing educational programmes in the world, since its creation in 1971 it is now offered in over 4000 schools across the world. Students start the IB diploma programme aged 16 and it constitutes the pre university requirements that allows … [Read more...] about IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
The contents of this article are taken from Mango’s (Management Accounting for NGOs, www.mango.org.uk) website and publication,"Financial Management Essentials – Handbook for NGOs. Mango is an award winning UK based charity with a mission to “strengthen the financial management accountability of Non … [Read more...] about Free Mango Guide: Financial Governance – Senior Managers Responsibilities
Direct Interview with the Donor: STARS Foundation Gives Insights on How to Apply for Impact Awards 2014
FundsforNGOs is launching a new series of articles that will provide insight direct from grant-making representatives. This week we spoke to Alessio Kolioulis, Programme Assistant for Africa and Middle East at the STARS Foundation. We got together to discuss the recently announced Impact Awards 2014 … [Read more...] about Direct Interview with the Donor: STARS Foundation Gives Insights on How to Apply for Impact Awards 2014
Fundraising Essentials: How to evaluate fundraising performance
To improve either your individual fundraising skills or the effectiveness of an organisation’s fundraising you first need to understand where you are. There are a number of tools and strategies that can be employed to measure the efficiency of your fundraising, highlight strengths and weakness and … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: How to evaluate fundraising performance
Application Process for the USAID’s ‘Securing Water for Food’ Funding Opportunity
As this funding opportunity is focused on innovations, this call for proposals is specifically interested to support the following: Stage 1 – Market-driven product/business development: These innovations have been verified through a standalone pilot or a series of pilots and now need to be tested … [Read more...] about Application Process for the USAID’s ‘Securing Water for Food’ Funding Opportunity
Fundraising Essentials – Writing A Fundraising Appeal Letter
At the heart of great and successful organisation’s are great stories. Tales of lives saved and opportunities granted against the odds. But are your fundraising appeals provoking the response your organisation needs? The team at FundsforNGOs have pooled our many, many years of experience in the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials – Writing A Fundraising Appeal Letter
FundsforNGOs collection of the best non-profit Associations
APRA APRA is the premier international organization for fundraisers who specialize in fundraising research, analytics and relationship management. APRA is committed to providing leading-edge educational and networking opportunities to its members and the greater fundraising community, … [Read more...] about FundsforNGOs collection of the best non-profit Associations
How to win funding from the Stars Foundation
The Stars Foundation in the UK has launched the second annual Stars Impacts Awards and is accepting applications to the fund now. The Foundation offers grants to NGOs and similar organisations in selected countries around the world to support projects in Health, Education, Protection and WASH … [Read more...] about How to win funding from the Stars Foundation
Exchange Program for Media Professionals
Deadline- 15 November 2013 International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applications for 18-months Exchange Program for Media Professionals. This program is being funded by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The objective of this program is to provide … [Read more...] about Exchange Program for Media Professionals
