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How NGOs can Work Remotely More Effectively

An Interview submitted by Peter Ivanov About Peter Ivanov Over the last 20 years, Peter Ivanov – Keynote Speaker and Executive coach, Athletic Champion and father of five girls – is leading international virtual NGO teams across Europe, Asia and Africa to show them how to deliver projects quicker, reduce cost and develop their NGOs… [Read More]

Applications Open for Women Entrepreneur Quest 2017!

Deadline: 3 September 2017 Applications are open for “The Women Entrepreneur Quest (WEQ) 2017” which is a flagship contest of Anita Borg Institute (ABI) India for women entrepreneurs, who are founders of startups in the technology sector. WEQ is a comprehensive platform that provides networking, mentoring and learning opportunities to grow one’s business. WEQ 2017… [Read More]

Health Systems Global: Seeking Applications for Media Fellowships Programme

Deadline: 30 September 2017 Health Systems Global (HSG) has launched a call for its first Media Fellowships Programme offering six fellowships to journalists undertaking cutting edge news and reporting on health systems and health policy topics across the world. This is an opportunity for journalists to engage and build relationships within the community and report… [Read More]

Kavli Trust 2017: Funding Research Projects Addressing Selected Evidence Gaps in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Deadline: 27 September 2017 The Kavli Trust is seeking proposals to provide funding to collaborative research projects addressing selected evidence gaps in child and adolescent mental health. The evidence gaps were selected in three steps The Kavli Trust Strategic Scientific Committee identified 22 evidence gaps by searching for systematic reviews in selected databases The Kavli… [Read More]

Global Change Leaders Program 2018: Strengthening the Leadership Capacities of Women in Developing Countries

Deadline: 7 September 2017 The Coady International Institute is seeking applications from women in developing countries for its program entitled “Global Change Leaders”, to enable women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded in real… [Read More]

2017 EaP Civil Society Fellowships: Supporting Young Civil Society Leaders in Eastern Partnership Countries

Deadline: 25 September 2017 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility is seeking applications for its 2017 EaP Civil Society Fellowships that will provide support to young civil society leaders in Eastern Partnership Countries. The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships are an integral part of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility. Objectives The fellowship… [Read More]

UEFA Foundation for Children: Promoting Fundamental Rights Of Children throughout the World

Deadline: 15 September 2017 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched a call for projects with an aim to promote the fundamental rights of children throughout the world. In order to achieve the program’s objectives, the foundation establishes programmes involving football or sport in general, either running its own projects or working in partnership with… [Read More]

Foundation for Children: Supporting the Health and Welfare of Children in Australia

Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Financial Markets Foundation for Children is seeking expression of interests for its grant program 2018 with an aim to assist in the health and welfare of children in Australia. The Financial Markets Foundation for Children is a company incorporated under the Corporations Law and is the trustee of a charitable… [Read More]

UNICEF Innovation Fund: VR/AR Technologies to Solve Real Human Problems

Deadline: 17 September 2017 Do you have a Virtual or Augmented reality solution that can help improve children’s lives? Is yes, then apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund. Applications open for “UNICEF Innovation Fund” which is looking for start-ups that are developing and piloting new open source VR/AR solutions. VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality)… [Read More]

Big Ideas Competition 2017: Combating Climate Change

Deadline: 7 September 2017 UN Global Pulse and the Government of the Republic of Korea have launched the third edition of the Big Ideas Competition in support of data-driven ideas to combat the effects of climate change. The competition calls for data and climate enthusiasts from ASEAN countries, Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea… [Read More]

U.S. Embassy to Mongolia: Inviting Applicants for 2018 Fulbright Specialist Program

Deadline: 2 October 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to Mongolia is accepting applications for the 2018 Fulbright Specialist Program that promotes linkages between U.S. academics and professionals, and their counterparts at institutions abroad. The Fulbright Specialist Program in Mongolia is open for Mongolian host institutions to submit single-visit project proposals for… [Read More]

The Australian Government: Inviting Applicants for ILC National Readiness Grants Round 2

Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Australian Government is inviting applicants to deliver services under the Implementing Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) – ILC National Readiness Grants from 2017-18 to 2018-19. The objective of the ILC National Readiness Grants is to support projects aligned to the ILC Policy that will: build the capacity and readiness… [Read More]

SIDA International Training Programme: Seeking Applications for Quality Infrastructure for Food Safety

Deadline: 19 October 2017 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking applications for its International Training Programme, “Quality Infrastructure for Food Safety”. The Programme runs from 4 February to 2 March 2018 in Sweden. Objectives To provide awareness, information and training to the relevant governmental officials and economic operators regarding the new principles… [Read More]

DHHS/CDC: Comprehensive Community-Based HIV Services in Areas of High Prevalence to Key and Priority Populations in Zambia under PEPFAR

Deadline: 16 October 2017 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking applications for its “Comprehensive Community-Based HIV Services in Areas of High Prevalence to Key and Priority Populations in Zambia under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)”. The goal of this program is to… [Read More]

IPA Peace & Recovery Program: Seeking Proposals to Support Field Experiments and Research

Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Peace & Recovery (P&R) Program at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is launching its first request for proposals to support field experiments and related research in several broad areas: Reducing violence and promoting peace Reducing “fragility” (i.e. fostering state capability and institutions of decision making) Preventing, coping with, and recovering… [Read More]

National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Changing Polar Systems

Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its “Changing Polar Systems”. As global temperatures rise and polar ice melts, polar environments have become some of the most rapidly changing on Earth. Yet, public understanding of these changes largely amounts to “ice is melting,” which trivializes and often masks the complex… [Read More]

National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Big Cats Conservation

Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Initiative entitled “Big Cats Conservation” to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs. The goal of this RFP is to identify projects that will help halt the… [Read More]

National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Long-Distance Animal Migration

Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its “Long-Distance Animal Migration”. The world’s large-scale animal migrations provide aesthetic, economic, ecological, and recreational value. However, migratory species are on the decline globally. Long-distance migrants are particularly sensitive to global change as they start their journeys with no knowledge of the conditions… [Read More]

Applications Open for LandAid Grant of up to £75,000!

Deadline: 15 September 2017 LandAid Charitable Trust is seeking applications for its grant program 2017 with an aim to bring about lasting change by helping tackle the causes of youth homelessness and contributing to the provision of safe supported housing for those who need it most. Areas of Interest On-site construction training and/or apprenticeships for… [Read More]

Bel Foundation: Supporting Projects from Nonprofit Organizations and Charities to Improve Children’s Well-Being

Deadline: 30 September 2017 Do you represent an association or an NGO working to improve children’s well-being? Are you undertaking a project aimed at promoting a balanced diet? If yes, then apply for the Bel Foundation’s Project. The Bel Foundation, created by the Bel Group and its reference shareholder Unibel is seeking applications for its… [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]

Foundations supporting Christian and Muslim Faith-Based Organizations

Despite a lot of NGOs are working on various issues like health, education, water and sanitation, 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]

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