Yes, there are hundreds of CSR Donors serving as a significant funding source for India. With the boom in CSR funding, several top-notch corporates are supporting NGOs through their CSR funding and thus marking their contribution to the development of the society. Today, corporates are driven by a strong consciousness about their social impact and… [Read More]
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How can NGOs participate in Crowdfunding?
Here is a short and simple guide about the process and steps to plan one: Planning the campaign: Every successful activity has undergone meticulous planning first. So plan your campaign well in advance to make it successful. Plan the campaign timing, duration, and other details. Plan for human resource, which would mean both picking a team… [Read More]
What are the objectives of Gender Mainstreaming?
According to the Council of Europe, Gender mainstreaming is the (re) organization, improvement, development and evaluation of decision-making processes, with the aim of incorporating the perspective of equality between women and men in all fields and at all levels, by the actors generally involved in the implementation of policies. Socio-economic disparities between men and women… [Read More]
Why should I apply for 2021-22 Goonj Fellowship?
Hi Friend! Well, Goonj Fellowship is an opportunity that works on the personal and professional development of Indian youth, thus, advancing there skills, mindset and determination to work on issues bothering us today. Fellows will be given a stipend of Rs.10000/- per month. Also, they will be working in various areas by engaging with the… [Read More]
Hello! I am Amada from Cuba and am interested to know about the UNESCO-EU Transcultura Programme. Could you please assist?
Hi, Amada. I am here to help you! Transcultura is a four-year Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Transcultura Programme: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity has launched the First Call for Applications… [Read More]
Hi, could you update me regarding the 2021 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity?
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity to recognize people, groups of people and/or organizations from all over the world whose contributions to mitigation and adaptation to climate change stand out for its novelty, innovation and impact. This initiative strives to draw attention to and leverage large-scale climate… [Read More]
What level of impact is created on Jobs due to COVID -19 Pandemic in Western Balkans?
The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the Western Balkans region into a deep recession, with drops in both domestic and foreign demand, coupled with disruptions in supply chains, forcing all six countries in the region into negative growth territory for 2020. According to the World Bank’s latest Regular Economic Report (RER), economic growth is forecast to… [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]
Why Organizational Chart is important for an NGO?
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are… [Read More]
We use volunteers for some of our projects, do they need contracts of any sort?
It is always a good idea to provide volunteer ‘agreements’ with individuals who are working with you on an unpaid basis. This helps to clarify expectations of the volunteer role and required tasks from the NGO point of view, the reporting lines, the expected hours of work, and confirmation that the role is unpaid or… [Read More]
