The Webinar Video on "Grant Fundraising for International Human Rights" is now available online. Fundraising for prospective institutional donors for human rights programs can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. This webinar will discuss some basic approaches to … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: Grant Fundraising for International Human Rights
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. … [Read more...] about Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Donor Relation Management: Building long term relation with Donors
Donor Relation Management (DRM) is the process in which an organization strengthens the relationship with donors to enhance donor engagement and donor retention. Relationship building is a very important sector for business growth. Many people don't need much advice on personal and individual … [Read more...] about Donor Relation Management: Building long term relation with Donors
Webinar Video on 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 … [Read more...] about Webinar Video on Corporate Fundraising: Making an Effective Funding Case to Business
Engaging Volunteers in your Fundraising Efforts
The trend of volunteering for social activities is on high peak in today's world. Volunteers are a great asset to any organization, as they bring with them energy, experience, knowledge, diverse skills and enthusiasm. They are an important human resource especially for smaller organizations with … [Read more...] about Engaging Volunteers in your Fundraising Efforts
FIRE Africa Grants – Technical Innovation, Community Development, Education…
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Fund for Internet Research and Development – FIRE Africa – is one of Africa’s leading Grants and Awards programmes designed to encourage, support and develop innovative online solutions to Africa’s education, information, infrastructure and communication needs. The 2016 … [Read more...] about FIRE Africa Grants – Technical Innovation, Community Development, Education…
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, … [Read more...] about Multilateral Donors: How NGOs can get involved and get support from them?
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, … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide on How to Write Powerful Concept Notes
The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
If you have a project idea in mind and you know the right donor agency to apply, then it is fairly easy to come up with a proper concept note. So the first step here is your project idea! For example, if you see extreme poverty around you and you wish to address this by introducing certain … [Read more...] about The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
In order to refine your project idea, one of the best ways is to ask yourself questions. Remember that your project idea is raw and unstructured - nobody will every understand it nor any donor agency will relate to it unless you refine and give it a proper structure. To give it a proper structure, … [Read more...] about The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
The Structure of the Concept Note
The Title An unstructured concept note should ideally have a title, submitted by, date of submission as the primary information in the header section. Preferably, the title should be short but make sure it reflects the overall idea of the project that resonates with the donor’s … [Read more...] about The Structure of the Concept Note
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. … [Read more...] about Infographic: How to develop a budget in a project proposal?
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 … [Read more...] about 20 Ways for You to engage with the United Nations: Grants, Conferences and Networking Opportunities
Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides NGOs the opportunity to obtain consultative status which benefits NGOs in attending international conferences and events, make written and oral statements at these events, organize side events, enter the United Nations premises and … [Read more...] about Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
Are you an artist or creator? Are you an NGO or a non-profit private body or a public body, whose activities contribute to the promotion of culture and artistic creation? If yes then apply for the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016. The United Nations Educational, scientific and … [Read more...] about UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is currently accepting applications from indigenous persons for its Indigenous Fellowships Programme (IFP) 2015. IFP is a comprehensive human rights training programme contributes to build the capacity and expertise of … [Read more...] about United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) has announced a call for applications for its 2016 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development with an objective to Promote leadership and innovative practices in meeting the global energy challenge. The 2016 Grant seeks … [Read more...] about 2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is inviting applications for CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016, offering six fellowships in the month of October, to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the field of adult learning … [Read more...] about UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
Every year the UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund invites youth-led organizations across the developing world to apply for funding to their poverty reduction projects. Proposed projects should contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. The UN-HABITAT Youth Fund is a programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality invites women-led Civil Service Organizations (CSOs) with programs for women’s economic and political empowerment to implement this global agenda and focus on promoting structural changes that look at power relations, social norms and legal and policy … [Read more...] about UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (“The UN Trust Fund”) is a global multi-lateral mechanism supporting national efforts to end one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. This fund supports actions to prevent and end violence … [Read more...] about United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeks applications from developing countries and countries with emerging economies for the United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in order to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of … [Read more...] about The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) accepts grant applications from UN organization(s) and/or designated non-UN organization(s), which translate the human security approach into practical actions particularly at the field level. The objective of the UNTFHS is to finance … [Read more...] about The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples offers opportunity for indigenous people to participate in the sessions of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Human Rights Council, including its Universal Periodic Review … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited (“CDB-ORIENT”), a major private sector organization in China have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program
Qualified Journalists form Developing countries are invited to submit applications for United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program. This program is being organized by Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists. The goal of this program is to provide basic skills training to journalists, as all … [Read more...] about United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program
The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service: Promoting Partnerships
The United Nations Non-Government Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is one of the important programs for civil society partnership. It basically provides information, advice, expertise and consulting and support service to ensure proper cooperation and dialogue between the UN and the NGOs. It plays a major … [Read more...] about The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service: Promoting Partnerships
66th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea
The 66th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference will be held in the City of Gyeongju, Republic of Korea from 30 May to 1 June 2016. The Conference title is “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about 66th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea
United Nations High-level Mid-Term Review of Istanbul Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries in Antalya, Turkey (27-28 May 2016)
The Istanbul Programme of Action (IPoA)[1] adopted at the Fourth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Istanbul, Turkey in May 2011, constitutes an ambitious policy agenda agreed by the international community to address the challenges faced by the LDCs, based on the fundamental … [Read more...] about United Nations High-level Mid-Term Review of Istanbul Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries in Antalya, Turkey (27-28 May 2016)
The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme
As young people are future citizens, they play an immense role in influencing the policies and bringing about social change. Recognizing this fact, the United Nations has a key focus on involving the youth in its agenda through its Youth Delegate Programme. The World Programme of Action for Youth … [Read more...] about The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme
The UN Department of Public Information’s NGO Relations Section
If you are searching for information about NGOs associated with the United Nations and also finding helpful resources on issues such as including sustainable development, creating a safer and more secure world, helping countries in transition, empowering women and young people, and addressing … [Read more...] about The UN Department of Public Information’s NGO Relations Section
The United Nations Democracy Fund for Civil Society Organizations Working on Democracy & Peace Issues
Application window opens on 15 November and ends 31 December every year. The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) financially supports NGOs projects aiming to advance and support democracy and peace during the annual proposal window. Focus Areas Community Activism Rule of Law and Human … [Read more...] about The United Nations Democracy Fund for Civil Society Organizations Working on Democracy & Peace Issues
UNDP’s Small Grants Programme in Your Country
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) established the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) to provide financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s well being and livelihoods. The programme provides … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Small Grants Programme in Your Country
A List of 10 Child Rights Donors in Asia
Millions of children around the world are born into a stark reality: will they work in markets and mines, or go to school? Will they be trafficked into slavery, or be free? Will they be child soldiers, or students? Many children grow up in a daily life marked by violence; the images of war, abuse, … [Read more...] about A List of 10 Child Rights Donors in Asia
Free and Sponsored International Training Courses for NGOs and Individuals
Many international donors allocate grants to build the capacities of NGOs and individuals in developing countries. These grants are specially aimed at empowering the civil society not only for improving their organizational management but also to help them gain awareness about new approaches to … [Read more...] about Free and Sponsored International Training Courses for NGOs and Individuals
Using Email Newsletter Marketing for Your NGO
An email newsletter is a publication and a communication process, usually distributed by the business firms, charitable organizations, and other for profit and non profit organizations, delivering information to a reciever's inbox. The process is usually meant for the marketing purpose, thereby, … [Read more...] about Using Email Newsletter Marketing for Your NGO
Arab Fund for Economic Empowerment and Social Development
The Arab Fund for Economic Empowerment and Social Development works in order to contribute towards the financing of economic and social development projects in the Arab countries. The Arab Fund seeks to meet the development needs of Member countries and at the same time ensure feasibility and … [Read more...] about Arab Fund for Economic Empowerment and Social Development
AusAID: Australian Agency for International Development
AusAID is the international development agency of the Australian Government. The purpose of Australia’s international aid policy is to promote Australia’s national interests by contributing to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction Aid Topics Development Issues Aid for Trade … [Read more...] about AusAID: Australian Agency for International Development
The Austrian Government’s Austrian Development Agency
The Austrian Development Agency works to reduce poverty promote peace and protect the environment. Around 500 projects and programs and funds of over 100 million Euros are implemented in a year to improve the living conditions in developing countries. ADA works together with partner countries, … [Read more...] about The Austrian Government’s Austrian Development Agency
The Belgian Development Agency
The Belgian Development Agency supports and provides guidance to development programmes. It contributes to the efforts of the international community and works towards a society that provides present and future generations with sufficient resources to build a sustainable and fair world. The agency … [Read more...] about The Belgian Development Agency
Government of Canada’s International Development Programme
The Government of Canada’s international development programme works with the goal of making Canada's international assistance more focused, more effective and more accountable. In times of disaster, crises or severe conflict, Canada provides humanitarian assistance to save lives and alleviate … [Read more...] about Government of Canada’s International Development Programme
The Czech Development Agency (CzechAID)
The Czech Development Agency was established in 2008 by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is focused on design and execution of bilateral development projects. The main tasks of CzechAID are to identify, formulate, implement and monitor projects in priority partner countries, to award … [Read more...] about The Czech Development Agency (CzechAID)
DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark works with an aim to fight poverty with human rights and economic growth. It is focused on some of the poorest countries in the world. The agency working for international development is referred to as DANIDA (Danish International Development … [Read more...] about DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland – International Development
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland provides millions of people with a chance for a better life. It promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns, and works for a secure and fair world. Finland supports developing countries' own development efforts by means of both political … [Read more...] about Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland – International Development
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – France
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is a financial institution and the main implementing agency for France’s official development assistance to developing countries and overseas territories that works for economic and social development in its geographical areas of operation by financing and … [Read more...] about Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – France
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) works with the motive of making a world in which everyone can live a self-determined life in freedom, a world without poverty, violent conflicts and environmental degradation. Objectives Eradicating poverty, combating … [Read more...] about German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
The Icelandic International Development Agency
The Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland and is responsible for the implementation of official Icelandic bilateral development cooperation. ICEIDA operates in three countries - Malawi, Mozambique and Uganda - in … [Read more...] about The Icelandic International Development Agency
Irish Aid: Working to Fight Global Poverty and Hunger
Irish Aid is the Irish Government's Program for overseas development that is working to fight global poverty and hunger. The aim of Irish Aid programme is to reduce poverty and hunger, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where the needs are greatest. By supporting long term development and providing … [Read more...] about Irish Aid: Working to Fight Global Poverty and Hunger
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
The Japan International Cooperation Agency works in order to meet the diverse needs of developing countries around the globe. JICA's vision is for inclusive and dynamic development. JICA aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Korea International Cooperation Agency to address global development issues
The Korea International Cooperation Agency contributes to address global development issues by pursuing global harmony and facilitating the sustainable socio-economic development of its partner countries, aiming to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in developing countries. Goals … [Read more...] about Korea International Cooperation Agency to address global development issues
