Introduction to organization profile An organization profile is a professional summary of your organization. It is very similar to an individual’s Curriculum Vitae. Just like a Curriculum Vita gives a brief account of a person’s qualification, skills and past work experience, an organization profile provides the reader with adequate information (history, mission/vision, projects, work experience… [Read More]
Is there a grant available to address child mortality in Uganda?
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$600,000 from the Government of Japan to uplift nutrition and prevent deaths of young children in Karamoja region, where households in two out of nine districts have malnutrition above emergency levels. Karamoja already has high rates of stunting, where children are short for… [Read More]
What is unrestricted funding? Why it is important for an NGO to raise unrestricted funds and how to raise unrestricted funds?
Restricted funds are funds that have been acquired through donors for a specific project or activity. Unrestricted funds are those funds that have been raised to support the work of a charity or NGO but without a designated use. The two should be kept separately in accounts for transparency and to be able to show… [Read More]
What is corporate fundraising?
Corporate fundraising is the term used for gaining funding through commercial partnerships. This could be through a grant, sponsorship, brand endorsement or employee fundraising. Companies that have a corporate social responsibility programme may have their own projects that they like to support, or sometimes they choose projects which are suggested by members of staff through… [Read More]
What is the most important thing to consider in a project proposal?
Sustainability is a bit of a buzz word, but it is probably the most important thing to consider when developing a proposal for funding. You need to show the Funder how the project will continue after the grant has ended. Simply thinking that you will raise more money through fundraising is not enough. It is… [Read More]
Does all the money that a donor gives to an NGO go directly on its projects and beneficiaries?
Think of an NGO or charity as a social business. In the same way that a business needs money to operate, so does an NGO. These days many NGOs require professional, skilled staff who provide skills and expertise in a variety of areas that relate to community development. These roles may be back-office finance roles… [Read More]
Is it possible to use a freelance fundraising consultant and pay them on a commission basis only?
It is possible to recruit somebody and pay them on results, but this is highly unusual, and it is unlikely that a professional, experienced person would accept these terms. Writing grant applications takes time and effort starting with the research required to understand the project and source potential funders, checking their requirements and eligibility, looking… [Read More]
How USSA has sorted racial equity for Military Families?
USAA, a financial and insurance services firm, has pledged $50 million to nonprofit organizations over the next three years to advance racial equity and support the financial security of the military community. President and CEO of USAA, Wayne Peacock said, “At USAA, we strive to create an environment where all employees feel like they truly… [Read More]
What has U.S. AFCP done to safeguard cultural and historical sites of Thailand so far? I also want to contribute to that, is there any funding opportunity available?
Since U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation’ (AFCP) inception in 2001, it has helped preserve cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in Thailand and around the world. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important… [Read More]
What is done for Afghanistan citizens affected by Violence by UNHCR?
UNHCR calls for urgent protection and assistance for tens of thousands of civilians displaced by recent escalation of violence in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand Province. Men, women and children have been forced from their homes in Nahr-e-Saraj, Nawa-e-Barakzaiy, Nad-e-Ali/Marja and Lashkargah districts by a fresh wave of fighting between the Taliban and government forces. Many ran… [Read More]
