Hi There! Thank you very much for appreciating our work. We would keep up the good work in future as well. Friend, fundsforNGOs has started this forum to help NGOs, Nonprofits and other Development Organizations facing unique challenges in attracting and maintaining resources for their programs. Through this forum, our experienced professionals try to solve… [Read More]
I want to strengthen my grant writing skills. Do you have any guide or toolkit to ease out the whole process?
Yes, indeed, we do have a brand new toolkit, developed by our professional Cheryl Hooper that will help you improve and develop your grant writing skills. Well, we understand that writing winning proposals takes time. It requires attention to detail, and it requires persistence and tenacity. Therefore, with this toolkit, A Practical Toolkit on Successful… [Read More]
Any news update from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
Yes, recently Gates Foundation has pledged an additional $250 million to accelerate development and equitable distribution of COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines to end the pandemic. Bill and Melinda gates also call for collaboration, continued innovation to overcome challenges of delivering COVID-19 scientific breakthroughs to the world. They also thanked the global scientific community, to… [Read More]
How can I make my application for ‘Global Health Corps Fellowship’ more competitive?
Hi there! Global Health Corps Fellowship has a simple process through which you can quickly develop an engaging application. Friend, always remember before starting with your application, read the particular program and related website so that you can speak specifically about why you’re interested and how you plan to participate, as a fellow and an… [Read More]
I am from one of the European Countries and I have an investment-ready idea. Is there any opportunity for me?
Hi Friend! Yes, we do have an opportunity for entrepreneurs like you. Unloc has for a third year joined forces with Verizon to launch a competition for young entrepreneurs across Europe. The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge is offering 16-25 year old European entrepreneurs the chance to win a £10,000 prize to get their technology-led business concept… [Read More]
Communities across Southern Africa are facing Health Emergencies and Food shortages and in dire need of money. Has anyone raised help?
Hi there! Thank you for raising your concern. We are aware that COVID-19 pandemic has magnified health emergencies and food shortage across Southern Africa. Many organisations are scaling up their response in the region by providing financial support and also distributing life-saving items like food and water purification tablets, plus necessary items for longer-term health,… [Read More]
How to calculate staff time in a project budget?
In some project proposal formats, you may have come across ‘staff time’ or the number of ‘man-hours’ required in the project. Large donors are very meticulous about these details and require minute calculations for the money they are going to give to organizations. So they expect budgets to be clear to the last detail. Salaries… [Read More]
Is the Peer-to-peer Fundraising is beneficial in Nonprofit World?
Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is getting a lot of attention by nonprofits these days. Although crowdfunding and P2P are being used interchangeably, it is important to note that the two are different. P2P fundraising is a specific type of crowdfunding, wherein you can leverage your supporters and advocates to raise funds for your non-profit…. [Read More]
How to raise fund for an NGO?
5 Steps to Fundraising Success for Small and Grassroots NGOs Step 1: Know your organization’s needs Step 2. Research donors that are a match for your NGO Step 3. Network and reach out to these donors before sending a proposal Step 4. Develop a great application Step 5. Follow up and persist
What kind of tricks can be done for donor retention?
A high donor retention rate means less resources spent, and more received. So, NGOs need to work on donor acquisition and retention strategies too. Here are some simple but very effective tips for NGO to achieve good retention rates. Know your donors:Knowing the donors and their intent towards investing in social causes is the first… [Read More]
