A proposal is an essential document that demonstrates how you intend to deliver impact in the domain and geography you work or plan to work. The timely submitted proposal is an initial step towards building a lasting relationship between NGOs and donors. Nowadays, NGOs are flooded with a lot of … [Read more...] about How to Write Proposals under Tight Deadlines
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How to Impress your Donors with this Project Results Framework
In recent years, we have witnessed a trend wherein most donor agencies use internationally agreed principles of results-based management to measure, manage, and report results. It helps focus on specific outcomes. A well-conceived results framework clearly outlines the ultimate objectives of the … [Read more...] about How to Impress your Donors with this Project Results Framework
A Precise Guide on Top Donors Addressing Issues Related to HIV and AIDS (May 2019)
We've come a long way in our understanding of HIV and AIDS, but discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS is still rampant. This stigma is deeply ingrained in our society which refers to negative beliefs, feelings and attitudes towards people living with HIV. There are many nongovernmental … [Read more...] about A Precise Guide on Top Donors Addressing Issues Related to HIV and AIDS (May 2019)
Top Donors Supporting LGBTQ Projects (May 2019)
Myths and misconceptions are deeply ingrained in our society and most importantly, a generic sense of the LGBT community being a taboo is still relevant to an uncomfortable extent. Traditions and culture make it harder for LGBTs to compete for opportunities or to even enjoy peace just being who … [Read more...] about Top Donors Supporting LGBTQ Projects (May 2019)
Top International Donors Supporting Conservation and Protection of Planet Earth (April 2019)
Every year on 22 April, World Earth Day is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm with a mission to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide and to make earth a planet that can combat climate change and lead to sustainable development. The day is held to demonstrate and … [Read more...] about Top International Donors Supporting Conservation and Protection of Planet Earth (April 2019)
Best Funding Opportunities of 2019 for NGOs Around the World
This is the competitive world, and we have seen many NGOs struggling to find the suitable opportunities in which they can apply. For these NGOs, fundraising is a tedious task and with the lack of knowledge and expertise, these small NGOs miss out on valuable opportunities. FunsforNGOs has … [Read more...] about Best Funding Opportunities of 2019 for NGOs Around the World
NGO Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for Assured Grant Success
Monitoring and evaluation is a vital process in NGOs to ensure their alignment with best practices, for organizational learning, and even grant success. It is a tool for identifying and documenting successful programs and approaches and tracking progress toward common indicators across related … [Read more...] about NGO Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for Assured Grant Success
A Short Guide on How to Conduct Successful Donor Meetings
Meetings are an excellent opportunity to meet donors and to start a dialogue with them. It is the first and foremost step towards donor relationship building that helps in creating a true image of your organization. Being able to schedule a meeting with them is a good indication for the potential … [Read more...] about A Short Guide on How to Conduct Successful Donor Meetings
Top Donors Offering Support to Youth Organizations (April 2019)
Youth is a most critical aspect of our society. They aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow – they’re making huge changes to the world around them. Youth now has a positive approach towards society and are more seen to embrace the issues directly affecting them. They play a major role and are taking … [Read more...] about Top Donors Offering Support to Youth Organizations (April 2019)
Know Your Donors: A Guide on Donors Supporting Sports for Development (April 2019)
Sports contribute to the physical activities, mental well-being and social interaction that go beyond competitive sports. From much recent year, sports development has become a part of humanitarian and development work as well as a part of the corporate social responsibility practices. Promotion … [Read more...] about Know Your Donors: A Guide on Donors Supporting Sports for Development (April 2019)
Top International Donors Funding WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Programs (March 2019)
The well being of a nation depends upon sustainable development, and for this, water supply and sanitation are essential requirements. Proper sanitation facilities are in turn, essential ingredients of a healthy and productive life. For better health of people, the provision public utilities like … [Read more...] about Top International Donors Funding WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Programs (March 2019)
Top Funding Opportunities Closing (End-of-March 2019)
As we are in the mid of March, we have come across several great opportunities in the areas of Agriculture, Children, Education, HIV/AIDS, Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Youth and many more which can benefit NGOs and individuals. There are many NGOs who face difficulty in finding the best … [Read more...] about Top Funding Opportunities Closing (End-of-March 2019)
How NGOs can Prepare Themselves for Donor Visits
Ever wondered what is it that some NGOs get funding from donors easily while some have to put all their efforts into getting the donor to help them in their endeavors? What makes some NGOs present their work better to their donors than others who are putting in the same intensity? Well, here is the … [Read more...] about How NGOs can Prepare Themselves for Donor Visits
2019 Grant Opportunities for Women and Women’s Empowerment
Every year, on 8 March 2019, the world celebrates International Women's Day with great enthusiasm and joy. This day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action. The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 is "Think equal, build smart, innovate for a change." The theme will … [Read more...] about 2019 Grant Opportunities for Women and Women’s Empowerment
Small Grants and Donors for Women’s Projects
Women have always been an essential part of our society, and their importance has always been undeniably immense. The contribution of women is very crucial in building up of the community. She plays different characters in her life: sometimes daughter, sometimes mother, a wife, a friend, and the … [Read more...] about Small Grants and Donors for Women’s Projects
Donors Giving Grants for Wildlife Protection
This year, on 3 March 2019, World Wildlife Day will be celebrated across the globe with the theme 'Life below water: for people and planet.' This is for the first time, World Wildlife Day is focusing on life below water. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the breathtaking … [Read more...] about Donors Giving Grants for Wildlife Protection
Top Grants and Donors for Tackling Discrimination
The stigma of discrimination is somewhere deep rooted in our society. Whether it is gender, skin color or social class; people have set standards of what is socially acceptable. People around the world are facing this stigma which also culminates numerous cases involving violence and … [Read more...] about Top Grants and Donors for Tackling Discrimination
Top Embassy Grants for Indian NGOs
Foreign Embassies play a vital role in providing excellent grant funding to the Indian NGOs under various socio-economic issues. Along with the funding programs, they also provide support in the coordination of bilateral and multilateral development efforts. The United States Embassies are a … [Read more...] about Top Embassy Grants for Indian NGOs
Funding Landscape for Developing Communications for Social Change
Celebrate this World Radio Day on 13th February 2019 with FundsforNGOs and recognize the power of radio in bringing about social change and promoting dialogue, tolerance and peace through this medium of communication. Radio is the mass medium reaching the widest audience in the world. It is the … [Read more...] about Funding Landscape for Developing Communications for Social Change
Simple and Smart Ways to Raise Start-up Funding for your New NGO
Raising funds for a new NGO is truly challenging. Funding sources and new ideas are rare, and it takes a lot of planning, organizing, collecting, tracking and reporting. It would be more challenging if you establish an NGO without identifying funding avenues. When you are new to the world, it is … [Read more...] about Simple and Smart Ways to Raise Start-up Funding for your New NGO
International Donors Funding Food Security and Nutrition Projects and Programs
Food is the most crucial aspects of life and the basic necessity of people. As much as food is essential, its security is also a priority. To enhance livelihood, food security plays an important part which not only affects the thousands of household tables but also enormously affects the whole … [Read more...] about International Donors Funding Food Security and Nutrition Projects and Programs
A List of Donors providing Non-Financial Support for NGOs dedicated towards Improving Education Worldwide
On 24 January 2019, the world will be celebrating the very first "International Day of Education" with the theme "Education for Peace and Development" to make universal quality education, a leading priority. This day commemorate people's will to improve the standards of education and their … [Read more...] about A List of Donors providing Non-Financial Support for NGOs dedicated towards Improving Education Worldwide
Top 25 Tips to Write Proposals Effectively
A proposal is an essential idea or plan which is one of the most significant aspects of NGOs. Therefore, it helps in cultivating a relationship between NGO and donor agency over a project. A quality proposal writing involves a lot of thinking, discussions, and learnings from past experiences. … [Read more...] about Top 25 Tips to Write Proposals Effectively
Upcoming Funding Opportunities for South Africa in 2019
South Africa is facing numerous development challenges relating to education, health, poverty, corruption, women empowerment and many more. Finding solutions to these challenges requires a unique and dedicated contribution of all stakeholders throughout the country. Throughout South Africa, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities for South Africa in 2019
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2019 for Uganda
In recent years, Uganda has transformed itself from a country with a troubled past to one of relative stability and prosperity. It has made significant social and economic progress in the last two decades. Civil society, and in particular non-governmental organizations in Uganda have played a … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2019 for Uganda
2019 Upcoming Opportunities for Nigerian NGOs
NGOs in Nigeria indeed have a crucial role in helping and encouraging the people of the country. They have an upper hand in various areas like education, women empowerment, health, youth development, agriculture, rural folks, tribals, environmental protection, development of underprivileged, poverty … [Read more...] about 2019 Upcoming Opportunities for Nigerian NGOs
How to Research and Identify New Donors for your NGO
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 How to Research and Identify New Donors for your NGO
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2019 for Kenya
Kenya is a country rich in wildlife, culture, history, beauty and friendly, welcoming people. It is one of the culturally rich in all of Africa with a beautiful blend of several different cultures and ethnic groups. Kenya is a leading producer of agricultural products as well as the third-leading … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2019 for Kenya
2019 Upcoming Opportunities for Indian NGOs
India is a land of diversity and most populous democratic country in the world. In recent years, India has enjoyed consistently high rates of growth and steady improvement in human development. The Indian government and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) are playing a significant role in the … [Read more...] about 2019 Upcoming Opportunities for Indian NGOs
Top Upcoming Funding Opportunities for NGOs around the World in 2019
2018 year has been a wonderful year and fundsforNGOs is glad to assist our users with the relevant fundraising opportunities and beneficial resources for the growth of NGOs worldwide in various sectors. To provide our users with more prominent opportunities, we will maintain this enthusiasm in 2019 … [Read more...] about Top Upcoming Funding Opportunities for NGOs around the World in 2019
‘Simplifying Logframes: A Guide for NGOs on How to Develop a Logical Framework (with Examples)
Working on your very first Log frame Matrix and are completely clueless? Or Are you intimidated by the Jargons used in the LFM exercise? Or Are looking for some suggestions to improve your Logframe? No matter what your concerns are, stress no further as you are at the right place. … [Read more...] about ‘Simplifying Logframes: A Guide for NGOs on How to Develop a Logical Framework (with Examples)
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief
The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief” is now available online. The number of emergency situations around the world is increasing. When a crisis erupts, or within the context of an ongoing emergency, there are many funding mechanisms that are available. However, it can … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Kenya
Kenya is known for its wildlife, culture, history, beauty and friendly, welcoming people. In Africa, Kenya is a largest producer of agricultural products. Though being at the core of development, Kenya is facing several challenges that are needed to be solved. Unemployment is continual challenge, as … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Kenya
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in India
India is the most populous democratic country in the world. It is among the top five fastest growing economies in the world, development being the core to it. This development has been led from individual and community growth in India. The Indian government through its various schemes and programs … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in India
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Uganda
Uganda has made enormous progress in poverty reduction. Uganda needs better government determination to end corruption, to improve the weak educational reforms. Illiteracy is common in Uganda, especially in the female population which ultimately leads to low economic and health progress. Non … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Uganda
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the largest countries in Africa. Nigeria is a developing West African country that has experienced periods of political instability, corruption, and mismanagement at the hands of its government. The development of a country can be defined using a variety of factors like Economy, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Nigeria
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018!
We are glad that one more year has been added in the process of assisting you in providing information about relevant opportunities and beneficial resources for the success of NGOs worldwide. 2017 has been a great year and we will keep up the good work in 2018 and coming years too. To assist you … [Read more...] about Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018!
Where can NGOs look for Research Grants?
Research has always been the basis to development. In this 21st century where the research of a micro to a macro product in on high peak, the procedures and machinery required are also on high demand. Thousands of scientists, institutes, organizations all over the world are working on different … [Read more...] about Where can NGOs look for Research Grants?
Webinar Video: Donor Networking – Creating Lasting Relationships
The webinar video on “Donor Networking - Creating Lasting Relationships" is now available online. One of the most important strategies for successful fundraising is to develop strong and long-lasting relationships with institutional donors. But where do we start, and how do we build relationships … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: Donor Networking – Creating Lasting Relationships
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from USAID
The webinar video on "How to Raise Funds from USAID" is now available online. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a major source of funds and partnership opportunities for NGOs around the world. USAID offers a significant amount of funding resources for NGOs through … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from USAID
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus
The webinar video on "How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus" is now available online. The US Department of State is a major donor to NGOs on a worldwide basis and is active in all major regions of the world. In generally, they are considered to be a donor that is easy-to-work-with, … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus
5 Bilateral Donors for Nepal after Denmark
For years, the Danish people have been large supporter of development in Nepal. However, recent budget cuts and a shift in priorities means that the Danish Embassy in Katmandu will be closing by the end of 2017. Denmark will still fund Nepal projects through EU initiatives, however they leave behind … [Read more...] about 5 Bilateral Donors for Nepal after Denmark
EU funding for Sub-Saharan Africa: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria
The National Indicative Programmes 2014-2020 by the European Commission The NIPs were developed by the EC in conjunction with the national governments of receiving countries and provide six-year strategic plans (2014-2020) for sustainable development cooperation. Per country, three ‘focal … [Read more...] about EU funding for Sub-Saharan Africa: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria
Email Etiquette- A guide to writing more effective emails
Every professional today needs to communicate via email, but not everyone knows how to do it right. When writing an email, you walk a thin line between formal and informal. The technology allows for a more casual tone and immediate conversation,which causes many people to take it lightly, and use it … [Read more...] about Email Etiquette- A guide to writing more effective emails
Primer in Funding Streams: Vocabulary and Recommendations for NGOs New at Fundraising
There are millions of NGOs in the world today, and all of them need funding in one way or the other. Fortunately, billions of dollars every year go to NGOs and their causes. But how can NGOs access these funds? Where should they look to? The fundraising landscape is a complex and competitive … [Read more...] about Primer in Funding Streams: Vocabulary and Recommendations for NGOs New at Fundraising
Developing a Project Plan
If you have a great idea for a project you would like to implement in your organization, you likely will need to write a project plan to present it to your fellow workers or your boss. A project plan is a comprehensive plan about what you want to do and how. It is a great chance to show that you are … [Read more...] about Developing a Project Plan
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from DFID
The webinar video on "How to Raise Funds from DFID" is now available online. DFID‘s funding resources support a wide range of issues areas: education, health, poverty reduction, the environment, water and sanitation. Despite this, many NGOs often do not apply for funding with DFID because of the … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from DFID
A List of CSR Donors in Kenya
Fundraising from companies is quite different from other types of fundraising. Getting foundations, government agencies, individuals and companies to support your cause requires different approaches. In their philanthropy, companies are often motivated by reasons that differ from other donors. … [Read more...] about A List of CSR Donors in Kenya
Webinar Video: Donor Research and Identification
The webinar video on “Donor Research and Identification: Finding Great Funders for your Organization” is now available online. Conducting research on prospective institutional donors can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. This webinar video will provide some basic … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: Donor Research and Identification
Youth Development Foundations in Nigeria
Youth Development is the prerequisite today for the growth of every nation. In order to seek the long term development and growth of a nation, youths in the countries should be well trained and educated as the leadership skills that the youth today posses will automatically direct the gradation of a … [Read more...] about Youth Development Foundations in Nigeria
