A NGO board comprises of individuals who are appointed to provide oversight to the organization. As you proceed towards establishing the NGO, you will require advice from people who are experts in their respective field of work. To start with you can establish an initial board of comprising of 4- 5 individuals who are passionate… [Read More]
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What are the core values one should follow when establishing an NGO?
There are a set of core values that every NGO should adopt when thinking of setting up an NGO. NGOs are voluntary organizations dedicated for a cause and it is essential that they follow a belief system that reflects their approach. Following are some of the core values, NGOs should adopt when establishing an NGO:… [Read More]
What is Core Funding and How to Get it?
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. Core funding is sometimes called indirect funding, cost recovery, administrative cost, overhead, or unrestricted funding. Core funding should be understood as covering expenses that are required… [Read More]
How does membership for supporters in your charity organisation is Beneficial?
In a charity organisation, membership can be of various forms. It also depends on the structure of the organisation. In some cases, membership is referred to as trustee and in others as supporters. Having membership for supporters is beneficial in various ways. These ways are discussed in this video, hope you will like it!
I am a young innovator from Canada who has ideas that could tackle environmental issues, to which program shall I look forward to?
Hi, you can apply for the Youth Impact Challenge 2021, a competition for young innovators who have ideas that tackle environmental or social issues. The Youth Impact Challenge is your opportunity to develop your ideas for #whattheworldneeds. What are the Benefits of this program? Youth Impact Challenge 2021 will: Give out $80,000+ in prizes for ideas that tackle environmental OR social… [Read More]
Which consolidation fund grant program is available for MENA-based cultural and artistic organisations?
The Fanak Fund is currently accepting applications for the Zodeh – Consolidation Fund Grant Program. This programme aims at consolidating cultural and artistic organisations and/or artists collectives operating in the Arab-speaking and Middle Eastern region including Turkey and Persian speaking countries, and developing local projects (venues, networks, platforms). Funding Information Applications can be made in the name of… [Read More]
Is there any award that recognizes Innovation in Nature Conservation?
Hi yes, there is. The nomination for the 2nd iteration of the 2021 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation is open. The Pathfinder Award is designed to recognize outstanding solutions for protected and conserved areas developed and implemented by individuals, organizations, or groups. The 2021 Pathfinder Award seeks initiatives focused on sites with innovative,… [Read More]
How to set up a Recurring Giving Program?
A recurring giving program is a donation program wherein your donors can set up an automatic debit of a chosen amount on a fixed frequency- biweekly, monthly, quarterly or annual. A recurring giving program can help you generate a steady revenue stream, less dependence on a few big donors, and build an engaged and connected… [Read More]
What are some qualities of a good concept note?
A good concept note must explain the entire project idea, objectives, strategies and plan of action in a clear and concise manner. Here are the key characteristics of a good concept note, and things one should keep in mind: Concise and Coherent: A concept note covers all the key sections of a proposal, but in… [Read More]
How to Write Concept Notes?
The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note If you have a project idea in mind and you know the right donor agency to apply, then it is fairly easy to come up with a proper concept note. So the first step here is your project idea! You should then start searching for your… [Read More]
