A 501(c)(3) organization is a tax-exempt organization in the United States. Among this category, the most common are 501(c)(3) organization, which are most commonly non-profit charitable organizations. A 501(c)(3) organization is exempt from federal income tax, and thus also allows donors to reduce their taxable incomes. 501c3 exemptions are applicable only in cases of organizations… [Read More]
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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]
What steps do NGOs need to follow to remain sustainable?
Sustainability, a word frequently used across several disciplines, has become part of our everyday lexis. Origin of the word Sustain dates back several centuries, from two latin words sus which means- up and tenere meaning to hold. The current use of the word implies something that continues for a long time. Steps to sustainability Before… [Read More]
What is the basic terminology used by a Results-based Management Logic Model?
The common terminology of results-based management includes the following: Results chain (Logic Model): The defining or logical relationship between the inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes of a given policy, program or initiative. The elements of the results chain are: Outcome: Describable or measurable change brought about by a cause and effect relationship. The results can… [Read More]
Which NGOs are benefiting from the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund?
Early this year, the world’s richest man and Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos announced the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund to fund activists, scientists and NGOs in an effort to preserve and protect the natural world. According to the Atlantic, Bezos will commit $100 million each to four of the most established environmental organizations… [Read More]
What is the relevance of the Theory of Change in a Results-based Management approach?
The Theory of Change is an integral part of results-based management. Each program is based on a theory of change – a set of ideas describing how and why the program will work as expected. The theory makes it possible to make the link between the activities and the expected result of the project or… [Read More]
