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Explore the concept of untapped Individual Fundraising/Retail Fundraising/Individual Giving. We hope you will get inspired to implement your project through this method of fundraising. About the Author "Dr. Saumya Arora is a development professional with cross- disciplinary experience in project … [Read more...] about Q&A Glossary on ‘Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Recurring Donor Giving, Individual Giving, Donor Engagement Strategy’’

For NGOs, identifying funding sources and deciding on the suitable funding model for their organization is one of the most challenging tasks. Choosing the right approach to handling nonprofit finance isn't easy.  Every organization needs money to grow. Nonprofits are no exception to this rule. As … [Read more...] about Understanding the Funding Model for raising funds from High Net individuals (HNI)

Introduction As NGOs, we raise funds mainly from three types of donors: Individual donors, including HNIs and Ultra HNIs, who provide mainly philanthropic donations; Corporate donors, who provide donations, grants, or even consultancies; Institutional donors, including private … [Read more...] about How NGOs can write and Submit Proposals for CSR Funding?

DIV Program is a very considerate and supportive step that works in coordination with new and innovative ideas coming from any and everywhere across the globe. It has been proven as a boon for many NGOs and for us as a society over the years. The basics of a DIV Program Development Innovation … [Read more...] about How to Apply for the USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV)?

Understanding the basics of NGO 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 … [Read more...] about How to Start and Build a Successful NGO: From Developing a Vision to Implementing Your Fundraising

Introduction A goal without a plan is just a wish- Antoine de Saint-Exupery (French writer, 1900 - 1944). What better way to describe the importance of planning in our day-to-day lives. Successful people plan their actions and work endlessly to stick to their plan; while the not-so-successful … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for NGOs: A Guide to Understand the Basics of Strategic Planning

What is Social Media? Social media has made it easier than ever for NGOs around the world to connect with an audience of potential beneficiaries, donors, government officials, and other people interested in supporting a cause. Very broadly, social media is a tool that allows users to join a … [Read more...] about What types of Social Media Platforms are useful for NGOs?

Introduction Writing proposals for funding is one of the most crucial aspects of any NGO. Proposals are important for any organization, as they decide the success or failure of an organization. No matter how big or small your organization is you cannot get away from writing a project proposal. … [Read more...] about Frame Your First Proposal using A Master Proposal Template

The grant proposal writing process is an essential activity for all grant-seeking NGOs. While all donor agencies request proposals, the grant writing process actually helps in planning, preparing and delivering results for your projects. But developing proposals can be challenging if you do not have … [Read more...] about Get a Complete Understanding of the Grant Proposal Writing Process

Just like proposals are an essential tool to convince donors to support your organization, developing a perfect pitch desk is an equally important document used by startups to raise funds. Preparing for a donor presentation may be a daunting task for many NGO professionals, as they lack the … [Read more...] about What is a Pitch Deck and Why it is important for NGOs?

Here is a sample proposal using the intermediate proposal template. The sample proposal has all the elements that you need to include in the proposal with a small description of each section and subsection. Please note that this is just a sample and the various sections do not have the complete … [Read more...] about Sharing a Sample Proposal to help you Succeed in Fundraising

For a charity organisation, each donor is important as they provide the much-needed support that the organisation needs to conduct its programmes. However, when a donor expresses an interest to visit the project communities/project sites, not always the not-for-profit organisation feels comfortable … [Read more...] about How NGOs can Prepare themselves for Donor Visits and How to organize them?

Logical Framework Analysis helps to clarify the purpose of, and the justification for a project, identify information requirements, clearly define key elements of a project, analyze the project’s setting at an early stage, facilitate communication between all parties involved, identify how the … [Read more...] about Write Your Logical Framework with this Sample! Ease up Your Proposal Writing Process

Introduction Writing proposals for funding is one of the most crucial aspects of any NGO. Proposals are important for any organization as they decide the success or failure of an organization. No matter how big or small your organization is you cannot get away from writing a project proposal. As an … [Read more...] about Create Your own Proposal with this Master Proposal Template to write more Proposals easily

Deep inside in your mind, an "idea" to help the poor and the needy is fast taking shape after earnestly witnessing the community problems around you. You know the solutions - you know what needs to be done to improve their living. On the other side, funders and donors are willing to provide you … [Read more...] about Free Guide: These Short and Simple Questions will help you write your Proposals quickly

Proposal writing has become very demanding in view of the complexity of projects put up for funding and the stakes involved on the part of donors as well as the beneficiaries. Most donors now insist on a comprehensive and clear understanding of the projects submitted for their … [Read more...] about Essentials in Proposal Writing: Theory of Change

Global partnerships are as diverse as the themes and geographic regions are in the realm of development. In the two parts of this article, Part I brought out certain thematic areas and geographies while the current Part II covers some more areas of interest to NGOs spread out across the globe. … [Read more...] about Global Partnerships for sustainability of NGOs Part – II

Many NGOs are confronted with an uncertain future when the supporting grant nears its end. Fast changing scenario of aid becoming scarce and donors adopting new approaches of channelizing the limited resources should not lead to despondency among NGOs. It only calls for taking stock of the emerging … [Read more...] about Global Partnerships for sustainability of NGOs PART – I

Governance or Corporate Governance as it is commonly called in the business world refers to a set of principles, policies and processes by which an institution is run. It defines the values with which an institution conducts itself while it goes about achieving its goals and … [Read more...] about A Free Template on NGO Governance (with Samples)

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis has now become a real war as NGOs, governments and private institutions have put to use massive resources to address it. What appeared to be a minor health problem in Wuhan, China just a few months ago has now turned into a global pandemic affecting every aspect of … [Read more...] about During COVID-19 times, what type of projects can NGOs propose to donors for helping the poor?

A concept note is a shortest and quickest way to reach out to donor agencies with your fundraising requests and find out if your project can get funded. It saves tons of time and work for both NGOs and donor agencies to know about the project idea and whether or not it can get funded or not. It … [Read more...] about How to master the Art of Writing Powerful Concept Notes for raising Funds quickly?

In these unprecedented times when COVID-19 continues to spread and to impact almost every individual and organization across the world directly or indirectly, non-profit organizations or non-government organizations (NGOs) are also deeply affected now and in the times to come. As it is not yet clear … [Read more...] about Managing your NGO in the times of COVID-19

The 14th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Call for Project Proposals is now open for Civil Society/NGOs to apply. The United Nations Democracy Fund provides financial support to projects around the world for strengthening the voice of civil society, promoting human rights and … [Read more...] about How to Apply: The 14th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Call for Project Proposals

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is one of the largest state-sponsored aid agency in the world. It is funded by the United States Government and it has an independent administrative body and uses its financial and human resources to assist developing nations to grow … [Read more...] about How to Plan, Prepare and Respond to a USAID Call for Proposals – A Free Guide for NGOs

The Office of Press Relations, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on November 18, 2019, released a press note that the USAID Administrator, Mark Green and the Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump announced that the W-GDP Initiative Fund will now increase its funding to $100 … [Read more...] about What is USAID’s W-GDP Initiative Fund that recently increased its Funding to $100 million for New Partnerships?

Proposals are lengthy documents with various components, comprising of the background information, current situation analysis and the future projections. NGOs are expected to write every part of the proposal carefully with in-depth research, knowledge and detailed planning. In this free guide, we … [Read more...] about How to easily Write the Various Elements of Your Project Proposal – A Free Guide for NGOs

During recent times, grant-making programs have started to witness gradual but noticeable changes in terms of giving funds to NGOs for developmental work. The conventional method of giving short-term grants for quick implementation is getting replaced by the introduction of creative partnerships … [Read more...] about Why NGOs should strategically collaborate with the New Billionaires’ Impactful Philanthropy Programs?

Introduction Most NGOs want to increase their core funding as it is flexible and carries fewer restrictions than project funding. While not the solution to every problem, NGOs that increase core funding can improve sustainability, flexibility, and project quality. This guide discusses concepts … [Read more...] about What is Core Funding and How to Get it?

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is one of the largest state-sponsored aid agency in the world. It is funded by the United States Government and it has an independent administrative body and uses its financial and human resources to assist developing nations to grow … [Read more...] about How to Plan, Prepare and Respond to a USAID Call for Proposals – A Free Guide for NGOs

When looking at any proposal, the project title is the first thing the donors see. This is the reason a project title has to be very effective in capturing donors’ attention while also summarising the essence of the project. It has to convey the uniqueness of your project to the donor. Thus, it … [Read more...] about What type of Project Titles impress Donors?

 With the internet becoming an integral part of everyone’s lives, online perception and reputation have taken the centre stage for any business or any organization. In this context, so many studies have been conducted and many more are underway in a quest to understand the trends, interests and the … [Read more...] about Online Reputation Management for NGOs

We are sure you understand the reasons why your NGO both needs and merits funding - to further its mission and values, to run and implement the programs and projects, to plan for future programs, to ensure you hire and retain your amazing staff, and to spread the word about your work. But as the … [Read more...] about These Simple Methods can help NGOs quickly find New Donor Partnerships

Writing a proposal can be a daunting task for NGOs especially when they have to provide enormous information about their proposed project, their organization and the budget in a proper framework. Now, different donor agencies can have different proposal formats but the basic framework of any … [Read more...] about A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for NGOs on “How to write Proposals”

March is a special month not only because it heralds the breaking in of spring but also because it celebrates women worldwide. The momentum that began with Women's Day has been carried forward by Women’s History Month with this year’s theme “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month: Lessons to Learn

What Is a Communications Plan? A communications plan is a document that guides the external communications efforts of an organization. It helps an NGO strategically focus its communication and outreach efforts around a certain set of goals – usually the mission and objectives of an organization. A … [Read more...] about A Free Guide on ‘How to Create a Communications Plan for Your NGO’

Writing a project background is a crucial part of the Proposal. A donor should know beforehand of the general situation of the area before going through all the projects plans and strategies. It helps the donors to picture well of project area and about the importance of the project. In order to … [Read more...] about Sample Project Background for India