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Christopher Newport University Call for Abstracts: Global Status of Women and Girls Conference
Deadline: 3 September 2017 The Christopher Newport University is seeking abstract from all academic disciplines for its conference entitled “Global Status of Women and Girls” that explore these topics and shed light on women’s efforts to effect social change. The theme of this conference will be “Women, Social Change and Activism: Then and Now”. This interdisciplinary… [Read More]
NRF-JSPS Joint Research Projects 2018: Contributing to Scientific Advancement in Japan and South Africa
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The National Research Foundation (NRF) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to support research projects and mobility of researchers, scientists, post-docs and doctoral students between the two countries. Aims of the Programme To contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint… [Read More]
Impact Investment Ready: Seeking Applications for Growth Grant
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Impact Investment Ready is seeking applications for its Growth Grant to provide capacity building grants of up to $100,000 to mission-driven for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, allowing them to secure investment capital to scale their social or environmental impact. Impact Investment Ready provides grants to mission-driven organisations to pay for the… [Read More]
Applications Open for Young Enterprise Initiative South Africa (YEI South Africa) Programme!
Deadline: 7 August 2017 The Embassy of France in South Africa and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are seeking applications for its Young Enterprise Initiative South Africa (YEI South Africa) programme that will focus on providing South African start-up companies with the opportunity to develop and grow their businesses in France. The YEI South Africa… [Read More]
Call for Applications: Youth, Peace and Security European Regional Consultation
Deadline: 2 August 2017 Applications are open for “Youth, Peace and Security European Regional Consultation” from 40 young people between the age of 15 and 29 who are active, enthusiastic and invested in promoting peace and security across the European Union, the countries of the European Free Trade Association and the Western Balkans to help… [Read More]
Government of India/DST: Seeking Nominations for National Award for Women’s Development through Application of Science & Technology
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Government of India, Department of Science & Technology (DST) is seeking nominations for its National Award for Women’s Development through Application of Science & Technology”. These awards have been instituted to recognize the contribution of individuals/institutions who have worked at the grassroots level for women’s development through application of science… [Read More]
Applications Open for Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Citizens!
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers Scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in a bi-lateral academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life in the United States of America, and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities… [Read More]
The Arwa Fellowship for Yemeni Women in Civil Society and Public Service
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Arwa Fellowship for Yemeni women in civil society and public service is a semester- or year-long individual, non-resident fellowship for women working in civil society or the public sector in Yemen. Fellows will receive a grant which can be used for training, university tuition, or other professional development expenses, or… [Read More]
Australia Council for the Arts: Inviting Applicants for Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
Deadline: 3 October 2017 The Australia Council for the Art is seeking applications for its “Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups” that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Funding Information Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Activities Fund a range of activities, for example: the creation… [Read More]
Apply for IDB & FEMSA Foundation’s Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Innovation Awards!
Deadline: 12 September 2017 Do you have a water, sanitation or solid waste startup, solution, product, initiative or service that is improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean? If so, apply now to participate in the IDB-FEMSA Award. Selected finalists will be called in Buenos Aires for the award ceremony, which will take place… [Read More]
ESRC-ICSSR: Call for Collaborative Research on Urban Transformations in India under Newton Fund
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) are inviting joint applications for collaborative projects between UK and Indian researchers which seek to enhance understanding of urban challenges and issues in India and achieve economic and social understanding of concerned areas in… [Read More]
DFID’s UK Aid Connect Program: Creating Innovative Solutions to Change Poor People’s Lives
Deadline for Phase 1: 15 September 2017 Deadline for Phase 2: 20 October 2017 The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking proposals for its “UK Aid Connect” program to support consortia to create innovative solutions to complex development challenges that deliver real change to poor people’s lives. There is a growing recognition that the… [Read More]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Promoting Religious Freedom in Cuba
Deadline: 6 August 2017 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for its program “Promoting Religious Freedom in Cuba” that analyze the legal framework regarding the registration of houses of worship, as well as the regulation of religious speech, assembly and activities. This analysis should draw… [Read More]
The DO School & BMW Group’s DOathon Training Program for Budding Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: 30 July 2017 (The extended selection deadline for those who don’t need a visa for Germany is 21 August 2017) Are you passionate about pioneering the future of work for generations to come, alongside a company that champions innovation, BMW Group? Then apply now for the DOathon Training Program. The DO School and BMW… [Read More]
The EQUAL Global Network: Seed Grants for Small-Scale & Pilot Research Projects
Deadline: 21 August 2017 The Education Quality and Learning for All (EQUAL) Global Network is seeking proposals for its “Seed Grant” from small-scale and pilot research projects based in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan African countries. EQUAL aims to engage researchers, research organizations, and education NGOs to support countries in achieving U.N. Sustainable… [Read More]
United States Department of State: Understanding China’s Information Campaigns and Public Diplomacy in the Asian and Pacific Regions
Deadline: 18 August 2017 The Department of State (the Department) has announced through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) an open competition for a grant award. The Department is currently inviting U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations to submit proposals to conduct, compile, analyze, submit, and present in two or more public forums research on the scope and… [Read More]
ARTIVISTI: A Programme to Inspire and Support the Development of Young Artists!
Deadline: 28 September 2017 Arts Council Malta and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ together with 89.7 Bay have launched a new programme to inspire and support the development of young artists. The programme, called ARTIVISTI, is a new programme that will identify some of the best young talent across the arts and provide them with the necessary training,… [Read More]
Applications Open for 7th Global Education and Youth Training Course for Youth Multipliers!
Deadline: 28 July 2017 Are you a young key multiplier playing an active role in a youth organisation, willing to gain skills to promote and disseminate principles of Global Development Education (GDE) to other young people? Do you want to develop intercultural competences to facilitate peer-learning processes with other young people? If yes, then apply… [Read More]
ESTHER Switzerland Programme: Contributing to Strengthen Health Systems and Health Outcomes
Deadline: 21 August 2017 The Switzerland ESTHER programme is currently a collaborative initiative between the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) of the University of Bern, which will contribute to SDC’s objectives for health and development. ESTHER partners work mostly in low and middle-income countries… [Read More]
Start-Up Chile Seed Program: Strengthening Enterprise Environment & Culture of Innovation in Chile
Deadline: 5 September 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program to attract world class entrepreneurs to do business in Chile. Seed accommodates early stage entrepreneurs who will strengthen the enterprise environment, support the culture of innovation in Chile and connect with Latam to grow from the region to the world. The… [Read More]
Premium Resources
Foundations supporting Christian and Muslim Faith Based Organizations
Despite a lot of NGOs are working on various issues like health, education, water and sanitaion, community development, agriculture etc, there are still hundreds of faith based organizations whose values are based on faith and have a mission based on the social values of particular faith. With their extraordinary moral authority and power, faith-based organisations… [Read More]
Corporate Foundations and CSR Programs in Nigeria
Fundraising from companies is quite different from other types of fundraising. Getting foundations, government agencies, individuals and companies to support your cause requires different approaches. In their philanthropy, companies are often motivated by reasons that differ from other donors. Corporate funding will be possible in the frame of a mutually-benefiting partnership based on trust and… [Read More]
Webinar Video: Corporate Fundraising- Making an Effective Funding Case to Business
The webinar video on “Corporate Fundraising: Making an Effective Funding Case to Business” is now available online. Corporations are increasingly becoming important development actors. They are providing funding, in-kind goods and services, as well as unique opportunities of leveraging their business models and value chains for social development. NGOs seeking innovative approaches and effective programs… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from US Foundations
The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from US Foundations” is now available online. In these challenging times, NGO managers and fundraisers are under more pressure than ever to diversify their funding sources. While sources of funding are numerous, identifying viable prospects, and navigating the complexities of applying can be extremely challenging. As a… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations
The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations” is now available online. It is well renowned of the incredible wealth of the Gulf States [Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates] offering great funding opportunities for NGOS around the world. While it may be challenging sometimes to fundraise… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from European Foundations-3 Steps to Success
The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from European Foundations-3 Steps to Success” is now available online. With over 50,000 foundations in Europe providing over $42 billion in grants each year; European foundations provide a significant source of funding for NGOs around the world. While foundations are numerous, identifying viable prospects and navigating the… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from USAID
The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from USAID” is now available online. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a major source of funds and partnership opportunities for NGOs around the world. USAID offers a significant amount of funding resources for NGOs through grant opportunities and requests for applications. USAID’s funding… [Read More]
Webinar Video: Grant Fundraising for HIV & AIDS Programs
The Webinar video on “Grant Fundraising for HIV & AIDS Programs” is now available online. In recent years, much progress has been made in understanding HIV & AIDS. Both in preventing contraction and improving the health and quality of life for people affected. However, while there is still much important work to be done in… [Read More]
Download! The FundsforNGOs Guide on Proposal Writing Basics: The Complete “How-To” for Everything Proposal-related
Donor proposal requirements have over time become more complex. This reflects increased competition and ever-larger resources available to the NGO sector. The enormous growth in funding opportunities as well as NGOs has also made fundraising more competitive and requiring higher-quality proposals. The following guide has been prepared to provide comprehensive information about basic proposal writing for local… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief
The Webinar Video on “How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief” is now available online. The number of emergency situations around the world is increasing. When a crisis erupts, or within the context of an ongoing emergency, there are many funding mechanisms that are available. However, it can be difficult to access this funding, due… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Find Sources of Funding for LGBT Organizations and LGBT-Focused Programs
The Webinar Video on “How to Find Sources of Funding for LGBT Organizations and LGBT-Focused Programs” is now available online. In the past few years, there has been a shift with the donor community that LGBT rights are human rights and they have supported this shift with more funding and new funding mechanisms. This new… [Read More]
Donors for Women Empowerment in Africa
Most African women, in common with women all over the world, face a variety of legal, economic and social constraints. There is a wide gender gap in the education sector in Africa. In some places, women are regarded as being the equals of men, but their roles are nevertheless different. So, women traditionally look after… [Read More]
The Most Awaited Funding Opportunities of 2017
In our process of assisting you in raising funds, we are back with a new resource guide so that you can mark up your calendars in order to apply in advance for the most important grant programs of 2017. Due to a number of big grant opportunities and foundations, there are chances of missing some… [Read More]
New Year Special: Large Grant Awards and Prizes to apply in 2017
In our process of assisting you in raising funds and accomplishing new goals in 2017, we are happy to bring to you this resource guide on “Big Awards and Prizes to Apply in 2017”. We have researched and listed 15 big awards and prizes that are open every year globally or regionally. Mark up your… [Read More]
A List of Donors Supporting Urban Development Worldwide
The need of community and economic development from job retention, creation, training priorities to new investments in public facilities, to the development of affordable housing is increasing day by day. Countries, cities around the world are facing problems of urban development and thus prefer to live in cities. The urban environment provides a variety of… [Read More]
Webinar Video: Social Media- Using Facebook and More to Sell Your Mission
The webinar video on “Social Media: Using Facebook and More to Sell Your Mission” is now available online. Tweets, e-newsletters, web 2.0 — gone are the days of slow paced, one-way communication. Nonprofit professionals today have extraordinary opportunities at their fingertips to connect with resources that extend far past their location. However, with this rapid… [Read More]
Webinar Video: Donor Research and Identification (Funding Great Funders for your Organisation)
The webinar video on “Donor Research and Identification: Funding Great Funders for your Organisation” is now available online. Many NGOs face challenges with the research on prospective institutional donors, that happens to be an overwhelming process sometimes. The effective methods of donor research are insistent to the NGOs and the approaches will be discussed in… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Create a Concept Note for the European Commission
The Webinar Video on “How to Create a Concept Note for the European Commission” is now available online. The European Commission (EC) programmes are a significant potential source of funding for NGOs, but understanding what it is exactly that the Commission wants is often daunting. Drafting a comprehensive concept note under highly competitive conditions often discourages… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds in Humanitarian Situations
The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds in Humanitarian Situations” is now available online for FundsforNGOs Premium Members. In the context of an increasing number of emergency situations, many funding mechanisms are available around the world. But due to the system’s complexity and the chaos persuading the emergency situations, the accessibility to these funds becomes… [Read More]
Creating a Social Media Strategy for Your NGO
A social media strategy is a plan to help NGOs best take advantage of the opportunities available through social media. Just as a communications strategy ensures your NGO’s communications efforts are consistent and effective, a social media strategy will do the same for your organization’s social network activity. While a social media strategy should be comprehensive, this is… [Read More]
Featured Posts
7 tips for creating successful partnerships with NGOs
This is a time for collaborations, partnerships, scales and thus revolutionizing the social development milieu. Especially in the wake of corporate social responsibility and sustainability concerns finding their ways into corporate strategies across countries and geographies; the state, the private sector and the ‘third’ sector are collaborating across spaces to lead to a better, converging… [Read More]
Twitter for Good: 9 steps for NGOs to get on Twitter
Believe it or not, Twitter is revolutionizing communication as we know it. The freedom and power of 140 characters is taking the social media by storm every day. Daily we come across various things which are ‘trending’ on social media, and Twitter has major role to play there. For NGOs, many are on social media… [Read More]
How to develop a Budget for your Project Proposal?
Developing budgets for your project or for even your organization is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Often we think that a budget is a simple format attached to a project proposal and you need to fill it according to the activities and strategies proposed in the project. However, when you start opening up a… [Read More]
How to establish Effective Governance in Your NGO
The term ‘governance’ comes from Greek verb κυβερνάω [kubernáo], meaning ‘to steer’. Every institution, be it public, private, or third sector, needs governance to function. There are formalized forms of governance, and the most formalized one is the ‘government’. NGOs also need good governance for effective functioning, growth and sustainability. The principles of good governance… [Read More]
How to undertake strategic planning for your NGO
Someone has rightly said that without a plan, a goal is only a wish. In the context of your NGO also, it holds true. Despite having a mission and a vision, an organization might be going on a path to nowhere, as these are very broad statements, and do not provide a clear direction, or… [Read More]
How can NGOs apply and get grants from Bilateral Donor Agencies?
Bilateral donor funding refers to the donor country’s Government aid to recipient country in a Government-to-Government or a Government-to-NGO/Civil Society partnership. It is part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) policies of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which are working towards economic progress and trade. They play a… [Read More]
Evergreen Grants: How to apply for funding without worrying about deadlines?
When we identify a funding opportunity and decide to apply for it, the single big factor that will most significantly influence us in the process is its deadline. A deadline that is close enough can be very disappointing. For example, if you come to know of a funding opportunity 3 days prior to its deadline,… [Read More]
20 Ways for You to engage with the United Nations: Grants, Conferences and Networking Opportunities
The United Nations (UN) refers to NGOs and the civil society as the ‘third sector’ after government and the private business. It has always given high importance to NGOs in research, policy-making and execution of programs worldwide. The UN believes in building partnerships with NGOs and supporting them in terms of grant opportunities, networking, conferences… [Read More]
Infographic: How to develop a budget in a project proposal?
In this infographic, you will learn the basic concepts for developing a budget which is an important part of your grant application. Developing a budget in a proposal is a process and you can learn the steps for analyzing your project costs and presenting it in your the final proposal.
A Quick Guide on How to Write Powerful Concept Notes
In recent times, many donor agencies prefer their grant-seeking applicants to submit a comprehensive concept note about their proposed project before submitting a full project proposal. We have also observed this trend in many of the USAID and European Commission grant applications. In some cases, these concept notes can be highly structured requesting in-depth information… [Read More]
Multilateral Donors: How NGOs can get involved and get support from them?
Multilateral agencies like the UN, the World Bank and others provide multilateral aid to developing countries. The significance of this type of aid is the very large scale under which it operates and provides support for addressing issues related to poverty, economic development, human rights, healthcare, peace and development and other areas. According to the… [Read More]
How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?
As we continuously struggle to find and apply for new grants, we often overlook the significance of another type of support that can be easier to mobilize and manage. In this case, there are usually no lengthy project proposals, no Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and in some cases, not even project reports demanded by donors…. [Read More]
Career Options in International NGOs: How can you make an impact?
Recent trends show that an increasing number of people are getting interested to work in the development sector. International NGOs offer the best opportunities for such people. NGO domain is a very vast and varied one, and one needs to find out which cause he/she relates with, which domain in particular would one want to… [Read More]
Organizational Chart for your NGO
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are… [Read More]
Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Foreign embassies under various development cooperation programs organize small grants funding for NGOs in many countries. They can be a significant source of funding to address various socio-economic issues. Besides, their funding programs are usually small in scale but most flexible to implement. In this guide, we take a quick look at top foreign embassies… [Read More]
How NGOs can raise non-financial support for their cause
Non-profits need resources to run themselves. These resources are not limited to financial resources. If properly planned and sought, non-financial resources can also play a crucial role in the growth and development of a non-profit organization. What are these non-financial resources that NGOs must look out for? How can they raise these resources? Some of… [Read More]
Using videos for storytelling
With the advent of internet and social media, plus a surge in the number of people having mobile phones, communication is getting easier, faster and more accessible for everyone. Clicking pictures and recording videos is so easy these days, with a click on your mobile phone. Visual storytelling is a way to tell your story… [Read More]
What is Peer-to-peer Fundraising in Nonprofit World?
Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is getting a lot of attention by nonprofits these days. Although crowdfunding and P2P are being used interchangeably, it is important to note that the two are different. P2P fundraising is a specific type of crowdfunding, wherein you can leverage your supporters and advocates to raise funds for your non-profit…. [Read More]
Open Grant Opportunities benefiting Refugees Worldwide – #WithRefugees
Recently, the World Refugee Day (June 20) was marked by the UN to highlight the challenges and difficulties faced by displaced families around the world. The #WithRefugees petition was launched by the UN to send a message to governments that they must work together and do their fair share for refugees. The petition asks governments… [Read More]
How to make your organization accountable?
Over the past few decades NGOs have gained significant popularity as the third pillar of development and have played a key role in providing social, economic and environmental services to the marginalized. Growth of NGOs as providers of essential services and key players in policy reforms has been a global phenomenon. NGOs have worked very… [Read More]
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