Featured Articles: Fundraising, Proposal Writing & NGO Management

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 what the current pandemic situation holds in future, it is important to balance the scale between panic and carelessness. Preparedness is key. What this means for NGOs? This would mean: … [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 encouraging the participation of all groups in the democratic processes. The main areas of funding are Gender equality, Community activism, Rule of law and human rights, Youth engagement, Strengthening civil … [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 economically and technically. For the FY 2020, the President's Budget Request for the State Department and USAID is $40 billion, which includes $19.2 billion for USAID to support "stable, resilient, … [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 million. So, what is this W-GDP Initiative Fund? The W-GDP Initiative Fund is the Women's Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative Fund which was established by the US President … [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 cover information about the various elements of a standard proposal to help NGOs apply for their grant funding. Cover Page Table of Content Executive Summary Problem Statement Project … [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 between donors and NGOs to create a long-term, meaningful impact in an innovative manner. According to Claire Merchlinksky for Quartz, "Amid growing inequality and scepticism about the motives of … [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 and provides tips to help increase your core funding. What is core funding? Core funding is usually defined as financial support that covers basic “core” organizational and administrative costs of … [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 economically and technically. For the FY 2020, the President's Budget Request for the State Department and USAID is $40 billion, which includes $19.2 billion for USAID to support "stable, resilient, … [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 would be worthwhile to spend some time with your team to discuss to finalize a good project title before you submit your project proposal to the donors. Why a Good Project Title is important: It is … [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 needs of various customer segments. This data is being used by organizations to implement practices in line with what people want and what can get them more customer attention and recognition. In … [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 core competency of an NGO like yours lies in doing what it does best- social good; fundraising takes a backseat until there is a drop in funding or number of funders. Because of this reactive … [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 proposal remains the same. Here, we discuss a simple step-by-step guide on how to write proposals as per the basic framework requested by donor agencies around the world. What is a Proposal? A proposal … [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 & Nonviolence” An interesting theme, especially for NGOs, this year is aimed at honouring women "who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society."[1] … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month: Lessons to Learn

2018 has been an eventful year to say the least, from the British Royal Wedding to the world's largest democracy decriminalizing homosexuality, Robert Mugabe being forced to resign, and of course several whirlwind foreign policy shifts under President Trump. It has been no different for the non-profit sector with several developments on the international and national front-owing largely to policy changes, tech for impact initiatives, maturation of the philanthropy fraternity in developing … [Read more...] about How 2018 fared for Non-Profit Fundraising

Introduction: You were earlier notified about AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants opportunity for the same we will help you guide through the applying process so that you have best chance to get the proposal sanctioned under your civil society organization (NGO). Let us first understand what exactly does Amplify Change wants you to do? As per the opportunity released, the Amplify Change has clearly mentioned the program is to support organizations that are already working in the area of … [Read more...] about A Quick Help Guide on ‘AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants to Support Small & Medium Civil Society Organizations’

Introduction: For institutions who are interested in applying for the Nestle Foundation's Research Grants Program can make use of this this quick help guide develop their research proposal. What is the purpose of this Research Grant? Nestle has announced a Research Grants Program to support the research on human nutrition with its relevance to public health looking at Lower Income Countries (LICs) and Lower middle-income countries (LMICs). The research findings will further be used … [Read more...] about A Quick Help Guide on ‘How to Apply Effectively for Nestle Foundation’s Research Grants Program’