By-law is a rule established by an organization to regulate its activities and manage internal affairs. Well defined and clear set of by-laws provide a clear structure to the NGOs and facilitates in smooth functioning. Along with providing consistency in working, by-laws also help in developing networks with local organizations and government entities. It is… [Read More]
How to write the Articles of Incorporation for my NGO?
Articles of Incorporation provide legal description to your NGO by establishing the existence of the organization as per government rules. The articles of incorporation define the purpose of your organization, along with describing the operational processes and membership details. The number of articles required will largely depend on the country laws. While drafting the article… [Read More]
How can I write a fundraising strategy for my NGO?
A fundraising strategy helps you to identify financial needs of your organization and accordingly outline the activities required to meet those needs. It typically helps you to plan the fundraising process for a period of 3-5 years by setting necessary deadlines and responsibilities. The primary purpose of a fundraising strategy is to prioritize activities to… [Read More]
How to write a thank you letter to the donor?
A thank you letter is the most important form of gratitude from the charity organisation to the donor for the contribution received from them. Key elements of such a letter include: Mandatory information like date, donor’s address Subject- This is the most important section of the letter. The subject should be short, mentioning thank you… [Read More]
How to raise unrestricted funds?
Since unrestricted funds are not bounded by an agreement, any method that does not bound the donation received by your organisation under specific expense head, is unrestricted funds for your organisation. The first recommended step is that while making your organisation budget, estimate how much of unrestricted funds would be required by you in the… [Read More]
Why do you need unrestricted funds?
There are certain core expenses of your organisation, which may not be funded by any donor. There are certain policy advocacy related activities, which donors may not be willing to fund but as an NGO it is important to undertake such activities, as it is required to achieve the mission of your organisation. In certain… [Read More]
What are in-kind contributions and how to secure them?
In-kind contributions: The support that you receive from donors for your charity can be of two kinds: – Cash- when there is a direct monetary support; and – In-kind- which is, non-monetary support, for which you would have otherwise spent In-kind contribution could include: A donated product- for example- computer and peripherals, equipment’s, furniture, educational material,… [Read More]
Do all donors provide core funding?
Most donors will provide core funding, but some will only pay for project cost, shifting the burden to other donors and the NGO. Some donors allow core funding to be included as specific budget lines (e.g. a portion of the rent, utilities, etc.) and on top of that add an overhead percentage (e.g. 5%, 10%… [Read More]
What type of Project Titles Could impress a Donor?
Significance of a great project title: It gives a glimpse of the project described in the proposal It informs the donor about the project aim, location, focus and beneficiary (or need) A great title captures the donors’ attention with its uniqueness It makes your proposal memorable and keeps it on the top of donors’/ selectors’… [Read More]
How to Get Core Funding?
What is core funding? Core funding is usually defined as financial support that covers basic “core” organizational and administrative costs of an NGO, including salaries of non-project staff, rent, equipment, utilities, and communications. Why is core funding important? Core funding is important for the long term financial sustainability of an NGO and its effective functioning…. [Read More]
