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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