So here are a few tips for creating successful partnerships with NGOs: Find the ‘cause’ your company is going to support and then choose: In your boardroom discussions, your company’s strategies are decided, and CSR strategies are no different. Once you are clear about what cause aligns with your business values, do your research and… [Read More]
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What is SWOT Analysis in Proposal Writing?
Only NGOs that perform well are likely to survive and grow in the long term. Organisation’s that fail to manage themselves appropriately, struggle to achieve their mission and find it difficult to create real change are likely to ultimately found themselves cast by the wayside in favour of more efficient ones. Therefore, the ability to… [Read More]
What are the types of Scams NGOs should be aware of?
False Promise of Grant Funding or Award to NGOs This is one of the most popular scams going around the internet. NGOs unexpectedly receive an email or a social media post or a WhatsApp/text message which says that a certain Foundation has selected your organization to offer grant funding and you just need to respond… [Read More]
Am looking for funding support in Ethiopia for a community living with Epilepsy and marginalized groups.
You can go through the following weblink and also keep a close watch on its future postings for any related grant for Epilepsy and marginalized groups in Ethiopia. https://www2.fundsforngos.org/tag/ethiopia/
What are some of the major checklists that makes a great project proposal?
Usually, a project proposal consists of the following components and most donor agencies prefer to cover this information for any kind of project they wish to fund: Cover Page Table of Content Executive Summary Problem Statement Project Description Goal Objectives Project Activities Project Results Project Timeline Monitoring and Evaluation Risk and Assumptions Sustainability Communication Budget… [Read More]
How NGOs can avoid falling for phishing emails?
Phishing emails are one of the most common ways to dupe NGOs with false promises of grant money offered by unknown individuals. Here are some tips on how NGOs can avoid falling into phishing email traps. Do not expose your email: Online scammers hunt for your emails everywhere. Unfortunately, these scammers even pay some individuals… [Read More]
Why are NGOs targeted by Online Fraudsters?
NGOs in developing countries are most vulnerable to these online fraudsters that not only offer false promises of arranging grants but also use fake identities of donor agencies to win their trust. These fraudsters are quite aware of the fact that there are millions of small and struggling NGOs working in remote areas of Africa,… [Read More]
Are their funders or donors who give grants for recreation activities for children? I deal in children entertainment and in Uganda so many children deserve modern recreation but cannot afford it. How might go about this for them?
Yes, of course! There are funders and donors providing funding for projects that encourage recreation activities for children, especially sports. ‘Sports and Development’ has become a popular concept in international development and more and more donors are considering it as a tool for empowering poor communities around the world. We cover upcoming grant information on… [Read More]
I am an individual going through some financial difficulties. How can I raise funds to help myself and my family?
People and families can fall into hardship for all kinds of reasons. From a poor harvest to having to pay medical bills, to an accident, to a natural disaster, life can cause serious problems for people all over the world that they may not able to resolve on their own. So what can an individual… [Read More]
I am running a fundraising campaign. How can I measure its progress or evaluate its impact?
To improve either your individual fundraising skills or the effectiveness of an organization’s fundraising you first need to understand where you are. There are a number of tools and strategies that can be employed to measure the efficiency of your fundraising, highlight strengths and weakness and showcase opportunities to make a greater impact. How do… [Read More]
