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Deadline: 26-May-22 Nominations are now open for the iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving the society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Categories End Poverty: Since 1990, extreme … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 iF Social Impact Prize

Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development to provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development … [Read more...] about Apply for OPEC Fund for International Development

Deadline: 24-Jan-22 The Regional Fund for Women’s and Feminist Organizations and Movements is making this first call for the submission of grant applications to women’s and feminist civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The objective is to support women’s and feminist … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Funding Support for Women’s and Feminist Organizations and Movements in LAC

Deadline: 30-Nov-21 If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income, then they want your application. Become a role model and inspire other young entrepreneurs to believe in the difference … [Read more...] about 2022 Anzisha Prize: USD $140,000 every year in Business support and Prize Money

Deadline: 23-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the Grand Challenges Canada’s Global Mental Health Program to support Bold Ideas with Big Impact. The aim of the program is to seed and transition to scale high impact innovations that support the mental health needs of underserved individuals, … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada’s Global Mental Health Program (Seed Grants Available)

Deadline: 26-Nov-21 UNIFOR is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) Small and Large Grant to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grant

Deadline: 15-Dec-21 The One Young World is seeking applications for the Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2022 to empower vulnerable people to better protect themselves from risk and to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. They aspire for a more equal world where everyone has independence, … [Read more...] about Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2022 – Apply Now!

Deadline: 1-Dec-21 Are you a young leader from The Middle East? You could attend the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo from 16 - 19 May through their flagship Scholarship. If yes, then apply for Leading The Middle East Scholarship 2022. The Middle East’s future is filled with profound … [Read more...] about Leading The Middle East Scholarship 2022

Deadline: 9-Dec-21 The One Young World has announced the applications for bp Net Zero Scholarship Programme 2022. The world’s carbon budget is finite and running out fast; at bp we know we need a rapid transition to net zero. We all want energy that is reliable and affordable, but that is no … [Read more...] about One Young World: bp Net Zero Scholarship Programme 2022

We have been living in the age of internet for quite some time now. Internet has enabled businesses to reach out to millions of consumers and vice-versa. In recent years the world of internet has come up with another new communication tool which is Online Advertisement. Online advertising has … [Read more...] about How NGOs can use and benefit from Google Ads?

As a NGO, you might be wondering, if Google Ads will be of any use to your organizations. Let’s have a look at some of the ways through which your organization can use Google Ads for its benefit. 1. Ask for Donations: Through Google Ads, you can reach out to a large audience and seek donations … [Read more...] about How can Google Ads benefit NGOs?

We summarize the most important do’s and don’ts you need to remember when developing your pitch deck. You can now develop the perfect pitch deck for your organization and seek funding from various donors. Remember to update your pitch as and when required and keep practicing it. With time and … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts

While discussion about the steps involved in preparing the perfect pitch we shall divide the entire process into four main steps. The four steps are: Preparation Content Creation Designing and Finalization Step 1. Preparation Know the Audience: It is important for you to … [Read more...] about Steps for Developing the Perfect Pitch

The one ingredient that is essential for your organization to create long lasting impact is Sustainability. The term sustainability has gained significant popularity in policy-oriented research, business development and social sector over the last few decades. Sustainability, a word frequently used … [Read more...] about Sustaining the NGO

Many experts consider fundraising to be the backbone of the nonprofit sector, as continuous flow of funds ensures NGOs to implement projects effectively. Raising money is indeed a challenge, but with some help and practice you can boost up your fundraising efforts. Fundraising forms the most … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials

The success of a NGO largely depends on the projects that it develops and implements. A project can be described as a set of activities planned to solve a particular issue in a particular locality. A project should have a well-defined scope, clear deadlines and a specific target population. A … [Read more...] about Project Planning and Development

By-law is a rule established by an organization to regulate its activities and manage internal affairs. Well defined and clear set of by-laws provide a clear structure to the NGOs and facilitates in smooth functioning. Along with providing consistency in working, by-laws also help in developing … [Read more...] about Developing the By-laws

Once your initial board members are finalized and you have discussed with them your preliminary ideas about the organizations, it is time to establish the NGO’s values, vision and mission statements. These statements are crucial for the success of your organization, as they explain to your … [Read more...] about Establishing the vision and mission for your NGO

Starting an NGO is a time consuming process and requires a great deal of research, discussions, paper work and expert advice. So before investing your time and energy into it, make sure that this is what you really want to do. Devote time in meeting people who are engaged in NGO work and seek their … [Read more...] about Starting your NGO

NGOs worldwide perform a wide range of services aimed towards human wellbeing and social welfare. These organizations relentlessly work towards development and bringing a positive change in the society. NGOs may have different structures, activities and policies, but all NGOs are committed towards … [Read more...] about Functions of an NGO

The Strategic Planning process is undertaken for the purpose of developing a concrete plan that would lead an organization towards accomplishing its long-term goals and objectives. The planning process is executed by the senior members, who sit together and analyze different situations affecting the … [Read more...] about Stages of Strategic Planning

Ideally, a good strategy should be accompanied by effective planning tools. There are several tools that could be involved while conducting strategic planning. The most commonly used tools are: Visioning, Metrics or charts, SWOT analysis, Pestle analysis, Affinity diagrams, Portfolio analysis and … [Read more...] about Tools and Principles of Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is an organizational management activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish agreement around intended outcomes/results, and assess and adjust the … [Read more...] about What is Strategic Planning?

Social media is about all different kinds of engagement. From someone “liking” your page, “reblogging” your Tumblr post, or sharing your YouTube video, these are all actions followers and donors can take to engage with your NGO over social media. Another form of engagement is engagement through … [Read more...] about Social Media for Fundraising

YouTube is the world’s most popular video-sharing site, with an average of one billion video views each day. Though at first glance it may seem like a place where users simply share videos, successful NGO YouTube channels are a place for viewers to engage. Take, for example, Amnesty International’s … [Read more...] about YouTube, Snapchat and Tumblr Platforms for NGOs

This next step is the hard but fun part! As previously mentioned, there are many different social media platforms available to NGOs, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. The section below provides a brief overview of the most popular social media platforms on the market today. It … [Read more...] about Various Social Media Platforms for NGOs

There is one more important consideration that merits its own heading. This is especially important for people who may be new to the world of social media. Remember that any social media account you create for your NGO is different than a personal account. Chances are, you or someone working with … [Read more...] about How NGOs can develop their Public Persona through social media?

Performance indicators form an important part of the proposal as they indicate whether the objectives have achieved meaningful results. Performance indicators help the project team in identifying the quality and level of the result that has been achieved. Performance indicators have been categorized … [Read more...] about Frame Your Performance Indicators for your Master Proposal Template