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
Magnum Foundation’s Human Rights & Photography Fellowships Program
Deadline- 9 December 2013 Magnum Foundation has announced Human Rights & Photography Fellowships Program. This program is being supported by Department of Photography and Imaging. The six-week program is comprised of three courses and is designed to enable students to explore strategies for … [Read more...] about Magnum Foundation’s Human Rights & Photography Fellowships Program
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
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’
Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Open Society Fellowship provides grant support to individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Public Health Program has grants for projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, education, and employment policies. Referred to as the Mental Health Initiative, this grant provides technical assistance and training in substantive areas … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Deadline- 15 January 2014 Grant opportunity has been announced for Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) which provide grants to civil society to safeguard the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The goal of this program is to develop an Ecosystem Profile and included investment strategy for the … [Read more...] about Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
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
MacArthur Foundation Grants for Human Rights and International Justice
The MacArthur Foundation's important grantmaking area is 'Human Rights and International Justice.' This program seeks to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. The strategy under this program seeks to address the … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation Grants for Human Rights and International Justice
The Best Approach to Seeking Grants from the MacArthur Foundation
The MacAruther Foundation is one of the largest private grantmaking foundations in the United States and it gives millions of dollars in funding for NGOs and projects worldwide. However, to reach out to this Foundation for funding support in an outright manner may spoil your chances of getting any … [Read more...] about The Best Approach to Seeking Grants from the MacArthur Foundation
