The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for the Recovery Challenge Fund to provide a unique financial assistance opportunity for eligible, non-Federal longstanding and new partners working on high priority recovery actions as identified by the Service for ESA endangered and threatened species. Funding Information of the… [Read More]
What to do when you come across a Scam?
The above signs are sufficient for you to understand that a certain piece of information you received is a scam. Below are the steps you need to take if you think you have come across a scam. Never Ever respond back to a Scam email As fraudsters send millions of email messages, they want to… [Read More]
How can NGOs apply and get grants from Bilateral Donor Agencies?
Bilateral donor funding refers to the donor country’s Government aid to recipient country in a Government-to-Government or a Government-to-NGO/Civil Society partnership. It is part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) policies of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which are working towards economic progress and trade. They play a… [Read More]
What are the leadership qualities that a modern NGO professional should possess?
There are certain qualities that NGO professionals must possess in order to make a mark in their work, while also motivating their team to work for the betterment of the communities they serve. Here, we discuss some of these qualities: Effective communicators Effective leaders are always good communicators, so is true in the case of… [Read More]
Why Organizational Chart is important for an NGO?
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are… [Read More]
We use volunteers for some of our projects, do they need contracts of any sort?
It is always a good idea to provide volunteer ‘agreements’ with individuals who are working with you on an unpaid basis. This helps to clarify expectations of the volunteer role and required tasks from the NGO point of view, the reporting lines, the expected hours of work, and confirmation that the role is unpaid or… [Read More]
What is the Logic Model used in the Results-based Management approach?
Sometimes referred to as the results chain, the Logic Model is a representation of the cause and effect relationships between the activities, outputs, and results of a policy or program. A Logic Model has six levels (inputs, activities, outputs, results, immediate, intermediate results and ultimate results), each representing a distinct step in the logic of… [Read More]
Is it necessary to always produce an annual financial report?
As part of transparency to donors, you should always produce annual accounts which ideally, should be independently audited. These should be visible on the NGO website for any donor to see. The narrative version in the form of an Annual Review does not have to be written every year, but it is good practice to… [Read More]
What’s the nomination process for Democracy Award 2020 (Kosovo)?
To complete the nomination process, please make sure that you have completed and submitted the following documents: Completed Nomination Form; Accompanying documents (written articles and references for the nominee, etc.); For non-governmental organizations, a copy of the registration certificate; For unregistered initiatives a proof on the operation of the initiative. For other entities, a copy… [Read More]
Have applications opened for the Teach for India Fellowship?
Yes, applications for The Teach for India Fellowship have opened. And, The deadline to submit applications is 14-Mar-2021. What is Teach for India Fellowship? Teach for India Fellowship is an opportunity for India’s brightest and most promising youth, from the nation’s best universities and workplaces, to serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities… [Read More]
