Deadline: 23 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled "Hariyo Ban II" with an aim to award a five-year Cooperative Agreement for the Hariyo Ban II (Green Forests) … [Read more...] about USAID Hariyo Ban II: Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation Assistance to Nepal
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Sustainable Development, Gender Equality & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 June 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share knowledge in … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Sustainable Development, Gender Equality & Poverty Reduction
U.S. Mission to China: Seeking Proposals for New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China is seeking proposals from organizations to fund creative and sustainable projects in China that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. institutions/organizations and Chinese counterparts to expand … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to China: Seeking Proposals for New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming
Call for Applications: Supporting Civil Societies to Combat Discrimination & Marginalisation of Jews & Roma
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and Future” (EVZ) is currently inviting applicants for a programme entitled “recommendations for action in the fight against antisemitism and antigypsyism” with an aim to support civil society actors in their efforts to combat the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Supporting Civil Societies to Combat Discrimination & Marginalisation of Jews & Roma
USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency of United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from organisations for its competitive grant program entitled "The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)" with an aim to provide … [Read more...] about USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
USAID/SA Basic Education Reading Support Project: Improving Reading Skills of Primary Grade Learners
Deadline: 4 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in South Africa (USAID/SA) is seeking applications from local South African organisations for a program entitled “Basic Education Reading Support Project” with an aim to improve reading skills of primary grade … [Read more...] about USAID/SA Basic Education Reading Support Project: Improving Reading Skills of Primary Grade Learners
Staff Performance Needs
Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the … [Read more...] about Staff Performance Needs
The Performance Appraisal Form
Appraising of the performance of the staff can consider not only the job outputs of the staff but also his/her personal qualities and behavior. In order to appraise the staff, the supervisor has to keep the Annual Performance Plan and the Monthly Work Plan as references to evaluate the performance. … [Read more...] about The Performance Appraisal Form
Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee … [Read more...] about Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System
Performance Management System
As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. … [Read more...] about Performance Management System
How to write a standard employment contract
Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a database that records and maintains information about all employees in an organization. This system is useful in job recruitment, developing terms of reference, and monitoring, assessing and coordinating work with each of the employee. This system … [Read more...] about Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees
Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to … [Read more...] about Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth. We … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Applications Open for 2016 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 Do you have an innovative and inspiring education or training project that is based in Africa? Does your organisation actively demonstrate the success of their entrepreneurial approach to education? Can you show that your project has had a positive impact on young people and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education!
InterConnection: Making IT and CT accessible to Underserved Communities Worldwide
InterConnection works with a mission of charitable computer reuse and recycling. It makes information and communication technology accessible to underserved communities around the world by providing high-quality refurbished computers to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations. InterConnection … [Read more...] about InterConnection: Making IT and CT accessible to Underserved Communities Worldwide
CARE: Computers for Developing Countries
CARE (Collect And Recycle Ecologically) Computers For Developing Countries is a Ghana based NGO that works to assist in the education and development of the less privileged secondary/tertiary school student of the developing country, and to help address the environmental issues of dumping of … [Read more...] about CARE: Computers for Developing Countries
World Computer Exchange: Donating Computers in Developing Countries
World Computer Exchange (WCE) is a 16-year old non-profit organization incorporated in the United States and Canada that provides capacity building, low-cost computers, content development, training trips, and computers for girls and local e-waste solutions. It works to enhance the quality of … [Read more...] about World Computer Exchange: Donating Computers in Developing Countries
Microsoft Donation: Nonprofits to Get Office 365 for Free or at a Significant Discount
Microsoft is known for providing free or low-cost software programs to NGOs around the world. It offers donated and discounted products through three programs available to eligible nonprofit organizations. These programs include Cloud Services, Software, and Volume Discounts. Microsoft provides … [Read more...] about Microsoft Donation: Nonprofits to Get Office 365 for Free or at a Significant Discount
International Book Project: Promoting Literacy in Underserved Areas of the World!
The International Book Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes literacy in underserved areas of the world, both domestic and abroad. In the last 50 years, IBP has sent over 6,000,000 books. IBP ships books to schools, libraries, churches, community organizations, and Peace … [Read more...] about International Book Project: Promoting Literacy in Underserved Areas of the World!
Aboriginal Literacy Foundation: Delivering Books to Indigenous Communities throughout Australia
The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is an incorporated association, registered and based in Victoria, Australia. Founded in 2003 by Dr Tony Cree OAM, the foundation's work builds on its founders 25 year+ career in education and involvement with the Indigenous community. The Aboriginal Literacy … [Read more...] about Aboriginal Literacy Foundation: Delivering Books to Indigenous Communities throughout Australia
The Asia Foundation: Books for Asia Programme
The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program puts one million new books and resources into the hands of students, educators, and community leaders each year through the generous contributions of publishers and private donors. Books for Asia is the leading provider of donated information resources … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation: Books for Asia Programme
Computer Aid International: Transforming Lives through ICT
Computer Aid is one of the leading ICT for development - ICT4D - organization founded in 1998. The foundation has brought access to digital technology to over 1million children and adults and over 1billion hours of access. Goals Internet Connectivity: Improving access to connectivity in … [Read more...] about Computer Aid International: Transforming Lives through ICT
Bookfriends International: Building Brighter Futures through Education
Bookfriends International is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps in educating children in Africa by providing books, supporting educational materials and services. Bookfriends is entirely run by volunteers. Bookfriends has an ongoing need for monetary donations. Shipping in cargo load … [Read more...] about Bookfriends International: Building Brighter Futures through Education
Brother’s Brother Foundation: Connecting People’s Resources with People’s Needs
Brother’s Brother Foundation is a gift-in-kind charity that focuses on medical and educational needs around the world. It provides medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in 149 countries since 1958. In 2015, with the … [Read more...] about Brother’s Brother Foundation: Connecting People’s Resources with People’s Needs
The Libri Foundation: Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program. The foundation was established in 1989 with a purpose of helping rural libraries acquire … [Read more...] about The Libri Foundation: Books for Children Program
Books For Africa: Distributing Books to Students of all Ages in Africa
Books For Africa (BFA) is the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, shipping over 35 million books to 49 different countries since 1988. BFA's mission is to end the book famine in Africa. Books donated by publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and … [Read more...] about Books For Africa: Distributing Books to Students of all Ages in Africa
International Book Bank: Donating Brand New Books to Charities in Developing Countries
The International Book Bank (IBB) in Balitmore, USA aims to increase global literacy by donating brand new books to charities in developing countries. Since 1987, IBB has shipped more than 25 million brand new books to Africa, Asia, Central America, Central and Eastern Europe and South … [Read more...] about International Book Bank: Donating Brand New Books to Charities in Developing Countries
World Literacy Foundation: Supporting Education for All
The World Literacy Foundation is a charitable organization registered in Australia, the US, and the UK that run initiatives all around the world. The foundation provides access to innovative educational resources that support lifelong learning and raises awareness of the importance of literacy and … [Read more...] about World Literacy Foundation: Supporting Education for All
Book Aid International: Shaping Futures by Distributing Books
Book Aid International provides access to books to people by working with UK publishers to supply brand new books to over 2,600 libraries across Africa. Most of Book Aid International’s work takes place in sub-Saharan Africa, where it supports library services in 11 countries and it also has a … [Read more...] about Book Aid International: Shaping Futures by Distributing Books
How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?
As we continuously struggle to find and apply for new grants, we often overlook the significance of another type of support that can be easier to mobilize and manage. In this case, there are usually no lengthy project proposals, no Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and in some cases, not even project … [Read more...] about How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?
MRC: UK-Indonesia Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases
Deadline: 15 June 2016 The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Dana Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (DIPI) is currently inviting applications for its Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases with an aim to support basic biomedical research in health areas of importance to the … [Read more...] about MRC: UK-Indonesia Joint Call for Health Research on Infectious Diseases
ESRC-DFID 2016 Call: Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme
Deadline: 26 July 2016 The Department for International Development (DFID) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in UK are currently accepting applications from researchers based in developing countries for its “Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme … [Read more...] about ESRC-DFID 2016 Call: Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme
For Roma, with Roma: A Small Grants Programme enhancing Security of Roma and Sinti Communities
Deadline: 30 May 2016 The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is seeking applications from organisations for small grants for a program entitled “For Roma, with Roma” to promote grassroots engagement, public and … [Read more...] about For Roma, with Roma: A Small Grants Programme enhancing Security of Roma and Sinti Communities
UN-OHCHR 2016 Fellowship Programme: Protecting Rights of People of African Descent
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, with an aim to protect and promote of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of … [Read more...] about UN-OHCHR 2016 Fellowship Programme: Protecting Rights of People of African Descent
NEA/AC: Seeking Proposals to Support Civil Society in Bahrain
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) is seeking proposals from organisations for a program entitled "Supporting Civil Society in Bahrain" with an aim to strengthen independent media in Bahrain or promote greater civic engagement … [Read more...] about NEA/AC: Seeking Proposals to Support Civil Society in Bahrain
International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development: Advancing Sustainable Development through Trade
The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is an independent non-profit organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland whose goal is to advance sustainable development through trade-related policymaking. ICTSD’s vision is a sustainable world, supported by national, regional, … [Read more...] about International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development: Advancing Sustainable Development through Trade
Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Deadline: 1 July 2016 Zonta International Foundation is currently inviting applications form young women for its Young Women in Public Affairs Award with an aim to demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourage them to continue their participation in … [Read more...] about Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: Promoting Economic and Social Development
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was established in 1958 by Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in order to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for … [Read more...] about United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: Promoting Economic and Social Development
Applications Open for 2016 Village to Raise a Child Program!
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The Harvard Social Innovation Collaborative (SIC) is currently inviting applicants for its 2016 Village to Raise a Child program that identifies and nurtures five young entrepreneurs from around the world. These five students will be invited to Harvard to attend and present … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Village to Raise a Child Program!
International Organisation of La Francophonie: Spreading Cultural Diversity
The International Organisation of La Francophonie works to embody the active solidarity between its 80 member states and governments (57 members and 23 observers), which together represent over one-third of the United Nations’ member states and account for a population of over 890 million people, … [Read more...] about International Organisation of La Francophonie: Spreading Cultural Diversity
Marchig Animal Welfare Trust: Preventing Cruelty on Animals
Deadline: Ongoing The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust is currently seeking applications from organisations or individual for its Grant Programme, with an aim to promote and encourage practical work in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of animal suffering. Eligibility Criteria There are … [Read more...] about Marchig Animal Welfare Trust: Preventing Cruelty on Animals
Clara Lionel Foundation: Applications Open for Global Scholarship Program
Deadline: 10 June 2016 Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) is currently inviting applications for its Global Scholarship Program with an aim to assist students who are aspiring to reach their fullest potential. The program will provide recipients with the opportunity to receive an education anywhere in … [Read more...] about Clara Lionel Foundation: Applications Open for Global Scholarship Program
World Heath Organisation: Contributing towards World Health
The World Health Organization supports countries as they coordinate the efforts of multiple sectors of the government and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations and private sector – to attain their health objectives and support their national … [Read more...] about World Heath Organisation: Contributing towards World Health
Multilateral Donor Agencies Working to Promote Social and Economic Development
International Organization for Migration The International Organization for Migration acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic … [Read more...] about Multilateral Donor Agencies Working to Promote Social and Economic Development
Call for Applications: Right to Education Index 2016
Deadline: 25 May 2016 RESULTS Educational Fund is currently inviting applications from Organizations for its Right to Education Index (RTEI) 2016, with an aim to ensure that all people, no matter where they live, enjoy their right to a quality education. Objectives Strengthen the expertise … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Right to Education Index 2016
Donors Funding Projects on Women Reproductive Health and other issues
United Nations Population Fund The United Nations Population Fund UNFPA is the lead UN agency that funds programs with a mission to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every child’s birth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all … [Read more...] about Donors Funding Projects on Women Reproductive Health and other issues
U.S. Mission to India: Regional Conference on Online Media and Disaster Management
Deadline: 12 July 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is seeking proposals from organisations for Regional Conference on Online Media and Disaster Management that is a two-day regional conversation and workshop that will bring together communications professionals and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: Regional Conference on Online Media and Disaster Management
Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival: Highlighting the Stories of Indians Protecting Environment
Deadline: 12 July 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival. Many Indians are taking action to stop climate change and protect the environment in their neighborhoods … [Read more...] about Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival: Highlighting the Stories of Indians Protecting Environment
