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All NGOs need to fundraise. But for new, small, and grassroots NGOs who do not yet have fundraising systems in place fundraising can be particularly challenging. Here are our steps to get on the path to fundraising success.   Step 1 Know your Organization’s need Before you even begin to research donors and apply for… [Read More]

Governance or Corporate Governance as it is commonly called in the business world refers to a set of principles, policies and processes by which an institution is run. It defines the values with which an institution conducts itself while it goes about achieving its goals and objectives. Governance not only plays an important role in… [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Videos have always been an unparalleled method to get the viewer to experience your world. So many NGOs are focusing on ethical photography and videography in their fundraising campaigns also. It should be ethical because it needs to ensure that the confidentiality of beneficiary information and consent is of paramount importance. For NGOs, storytelling is… [Read More]

Yes, I just came across something, that matches your interest. AB InBev and One Young World have jointly launched the first Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5, to continue to support and promote women in business because that women’s economic empowerment is crucial to realizing women’s rights, gender equality, and drives sustainability. In this challenging year,… [Read More]

There are tens of thousands of opportunities advertised in NGOs every year, but the first thing you need to do is decide exactly what it is you want to do.  What do you want to achieve? What drives you? What change do you want to see in the world? Take time to understand what motivates… [Read More]