The first step consists in profiling your ideal new fundraiser. Gather all the members of the organisation and set as the meeting’s goal that of identifying who will best suit the existing working environment. It is of crucial importance that all the members of staff and volunteers participate in … [Read more...] about What are the Qualities of a Good Fundraiser?
How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
The job advertisement for a fundraiser should be written in a standard way and by including information about your organisation, the ideal profile of the candidate, what is expected from the fundraiser and the salary. The recruiting process should be done in consultation with the other members of … [Read more...] about How to Advertise for a Fundraiser for Your NGO?
How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
You have selected a new fundraiser and he/she has successfully joined the existing team. This is not enough to guarantee that the fundraising process runs successfully. The person you have employed will be in charge of monitoring calls, writing applications and dealing with donors but this person … [Read more...] about How to Build Your Fundraising Team?
Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
Potential candidates for your fundraising team are everywhere waiting to be contacted! In regards to individuals who will be sharing their social networks with your organisation and act as ambassadors, you will find them in your community among those who are socially active. For instance, you could … [Read more...] about Where to find Potential Candidates for Fundraising and How to Attract them?
How Your Fundraisers can maintain High Motivation
The first step to maintain interest and motivation high is to build a friendly working environment. An idea is to ask every year what people working with you in the NGO would change in their workplace to make it a better. Answers should be promptly assessed and requests processed accordingly. If … [Read more...] about How Your Fundraisers can maintain High Motivation
How to set up Targets to make Your Fundraisers work
To set clear tasks and targets is of utter importance. It will ensure that expectations are clarified and that a strategy to meet targets is planned and agreed upon by all the involved parties. While setting targets it is important to remember that they should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, … [Read more...] about How to set up Targets to make Your Fundraisers work
Essential Skills and Values for Your Fundraising Team
This framework will describe what are the skills, behaviors and values expected from the team members. For instance the list could include: negotiation skills, customer service, networking, effective time management, analytical skills, creativity, planning and organisational skills, able to work … [Read more...] about Essential Skills and Values for Your Fundraising Team
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Deadline- 1 November 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program offered to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany. The goal of this program is to fostering a community of American leaders who have … [Read more...] about Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies
Deadline- 12 November 2013 Applicants from U.S can apply for Postdoctoral Fellowships Program offered by Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies. The goal of this program is to maintain the vitality of China Studies in the U.S. through fellowships and grants designed primarily for … [Read more...] about Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies
Call for Applications: Carnegie Centennial Fellowship in Support of Visiting Scholars in the Social Sciences from Arab Universities
Deadline- 15 September 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Carnegie Centennial Fellowship Program in Support of Visiting Scholars in the field of Social Science. Th e objective of this program is to focus on youth and gender in the context of the Arab … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Carnegie Centennial Fellowship in Support of Visiting Scholars in the Social Sciences from Arab Universities
