Monthly giving can be a lifeline for a non-profit organization. It means a recurring donation program where donors give a set amount on a monthly basis/ or a set frequency. This usually entails automatic giving systems in place where donors can sign up to automatically donate a predetermined amount on a chosen frequency. These regular… [Read More]
What are the key things to keep in mind before planning Retail Fundraising?
Certain key aspects to keep in mind before planning Retail Fundraising Strategy: Understand your audience- who are your donors and supporters, identify them and segment them into groups to understand their characteristics, to be able to plan your approach and communication channels, which is a key part of your strategy. Define what types of Retail… [Read More]
What are the advantages of the Retail Fundraising Model or Individual Fundraising?
The ability to raise funds from a big number of individuals would take a lot of preparation, planning, and effort in the beginning but it has a lot of advantages. Firstly, this essentially means less dependence on big donors that in turn means sustainable, resilient organizations. Secondly, an increased focus on individual donors can be… [Read More]
What is Individual Fundraising/ Retail Fundraising/ Individual Giving?
Retail Fundraising or Individual Fundraising is the term for fundraising from a large number of individuals. This method of fundraising is receiving a lot of attention from charities everywhere as an untapped or lesser utilized opportunity. There can be several types of Individual Giving, including- cash donations, recurrent giving or regular donations (with any frequency-… [Read More]
Is there any opportunity that gives preference to fact-checking journalism in Africa?
Yes, entries are now open for the 2021 African Fact-Checking Awards, the longest-running awards program that honors fact-checking journalism by the media in Africa. Journalists and journalism students across the continent can enter the awards, now in their eighth year. They received a record number of 192 entries from 27 African countries in 2020 and expect this… [Read More]
Why should I apply for a Ted fellow?
Hi, you must apply for The TED Fellowship program because it has the potential to catapult your career forward. The program offers TED’s power to articulate and amplify the vision of TED Fellows. They support the individual capacity-building required to take the global stage. They equip TED Fellows with public speaking and media training, professional… [Read More]
What is the 2021 Planet Award all about?
The 2021 Planet Award is for news media reporting and/or initiatives that effectively provide young audiences (people ages 13 to 24) with information and hope for saving the planet. The Global Youth & News Media aims to strengthen the linkages between young people and news media through three kinds of actions: honor news media that… [Read More]
Which USAID funding seeks to assist Africa, Asia, and Latin America?
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Discovery & Exploration of Emerging Pathogens – Viral Zoonoses (DEEP VZN) program. Through in-country institutions, detect and characterize unknown viruses with zoonotic and epidemic/pandemic potential along high-risk chains of transmission to provide data that is publicly… [Read More]
How much funding is available under the Tourism Australia’s Business Events Boost Program?
Hi, you can apply for AUD$10,000 under Tourism Australia’s Business Events Boost Program. What is Business Events Boost Program? Tourism Australia’s Business Events Boost Program provides funding and expertise to industry-led marketing and distribution projects which help restart business events in Australia, to support industry recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Business… [Read More]
Is there any US grant available for India?
Yes, The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Hyderabad is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State oversees a range of cultural and educational initiatives throughout the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha that… [Read More]
