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”. The systematic consideration of the gender… [Read More]
What is the difference between Gender Mainstreaming, specific equality policies and the fight against discrimination?
The fight against discrimination based on sex aims to prohibit and eliminate any legal measure which implies differential treatment of men and women and is likely to produce or reinforce inequalities between men and women. It is considered that there is inequality between men and women when men and women are in respective different situations… [Read More]
What are the essential elements to implement 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”. Gender issues should be mainstreamed at… [Read More]
Is a concept note an idea for a project?
No the term ‘Concept Note’ is often misleading as it implies that it is just an outline of an idea. The reality is that a Concept Note is actually a first stage preliminary proposal that funders use to assess if a proposal is good enough to be invited to put forward a full application. Most… [Read More]
What do funders mean by ‘Value for Money’?
If you think of funding more like a financial investment, you will see why funders want to make sure that their investment is being used wisely and that costs are not only justified, but also that where possible you are ‘adding value’ to their investment. For example, your project may involve training women in SRH… [Read More]
I have written a proposal for funding which was not successful. However, now that it is written, is it a good idea to send it to a number of other funders?
Why was the proposal unsuccessful? If possible try and get feedback from the funder to help you with future proposal development. It is a good idea to step back and review the proposal again to see where it might be strengthened. Every funder has different criteria and different development areas they are particularly interested in…. [Read More]
What goes into the content of a Concept Note?
A concept note will have the basic contact details of the lead person submitting the application, along with details of any implementing partners. It will usually contain the title of the project, a project description/summary, the duration, and geographical area, in the introduction section. It will require details of the lead applicant organisation and an… [Read More]
What is a log frame in proposal writing?
A log frame is short for ‘logistical framework’. It is a framework, usually in the form of a table, that helps you plan the implementation of a project. It should align with a work plan which is more detailed so that the logframe gives an overview of the entire project detailing who, what, when, and… [Read More]
What is the role of a non-executive board of directors in an NGO?
The non-executive board of Directors are unpaid voluntary roles and they are usually responsible for the overall good governance of the NGO that they represent. They should make sure that there are robust financial controls in place and that funds are being spent in the correct way. They should also ensure that policies are kept… [Read More]
What additional information is useful when writing a funding proposal?
All funders are different with regard to the application process. However, for those independent Trusts who don’t have a specific application form, it can be good to attach your latest accounts and annual review along with the proposal. It is always beneficial to include a cover letter which summarises your project and the need, and… [Read More]
