Non-profits need resources to run themselves. These resources are not limited to financial resources. If properly planned and sought, non-financial resources can also play a crucial role in the growth and development of a non-profit organization. What are these non-financial resources that NGOs must look out for? How can they raise these resources? Some of… [Read More]
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How to make a first contact with corporate donors?
Many-a-times, nonprofits need to make a lot of efforts to reach out to a corporate, to make them listen to what they have to ask for, and to tell them why they stand out by the good work they do. Being able to schedule a meeting with them is a good indication for the potential… [Read More]
What are the ways to achieve Institutional and Organizational Sustainability?
From an NGO point of view, sustainability means continuing to perform and deliver project benefits to the primary target group after the funding from a donor terminates. In other words, sustainability is to maintain and continue your efforts after the funding is over. Below mentioned are some ways to achieve Institutional and Organizational Sustainability: Explore new… [Read More]
How to get involved with Multilateral Donors?
Multilateral agencies like the UN, the World Bank and others provide multilateral aid to developing countries. The significance of this type of aid is the very large scale under which it operates and provides support for addressing issues related to poverty, economic development, human rights, healthcare, peace and development and other areas. According to the… [Read More]
How can we make our organization accountable?
Accountability basically refers to an organization being answerable to a third party. It refers to the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner. Aspects of Accountability As an NGO you are accountable to donors, project partners, local communities… [Read More]
What are the different types of donors supporting NGOs around the world?
There are several sources for you to avail funding for your organization, and to make the most of this opportunity, you will have to understand the various types of donors, their priorities and their core values. Most donors can be classified in to the following categories: Foundations: Foundations are non-governmental entities that are established to… [Read More]
What kind of tricks can be done for donor retention?
A high donor retention rate means less resources spent, and more received. So, NGOs need to work on donor acquisition and retention strategies too. Here are some simple but very effective tips for NGO to achieve good retention rates. Know your donors:Knowing the donors and their intent towards investing in social causes is the first… [Read More]
How to raise fund for an NGO?
5 Steps to Fundraising Success for Small and Grassroots NGOs Step 1: Know your organization’s needs Step 2. Research donors that are a match for your NGO Step 3. Network and reach out to these donors before sending a proposal Step 4. Develop a great application Step 5. Follow up and persist
Is the Peer-to-peer Fundraising is beneficial in Nonprofit World?
Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is getting a lot of attention by nonprofits these days. Although crowdfunding and P2P are being used interchangeably, it is important to note that the two are different. P2P fundraising is a specific type of crowdfunding, wherein you can leverage your supporters and advocates to raise funds for your non-profit…. [Read More]
How to calculate staff time in a project budget?
In some project proposal formats, you may have come across ‘staff time’ or the number of ‘man-hours’ required in the project. Large donors are very meticulous about these details and require minute calculations for the money they are going to give to organizations. So they expect budgets to be clear to the last detail. Salaries… [Read More]
