Here is how to form a strategic plan for your NGO: Decide who will facilitate the discussions and who will participate. Ensure all key stakeholders participate in the process, as that is the best way possible to devise a strategic plan. The analysis must begin with an attempt towards understanding the internal environment, which means… [Read More]
Why Do Donors Hate Me?
Many small, grassroots, and start-up NGOs eagerly look for their first grant to grow their program. But after sending out dozens of request for funding by post and email to scores of donors they either never hear back or are rejected. Here are some of the main reasons you get ignored or rejected: Donors get… [Read More]
What type of startups does Techstars accelerator acknowledge?
Hi, Techstars funds all types of startups, working in all verticals, using any type of business model. Do keep in mind, however, that the focus is on startups rather than small businesses. Techstars provides accelerator portfolio companies with access to financial, human, and intellectual capital to fuel the success of their business. Techstars contributes $20,000,… [Read More]
How much will Civic Europe offer to the winning ideas for tackling societal challenges?
Civic Europe gives the winning ideas a funding opportunity and comprehensive non-monetary support from the end of 2021 until the end of 2022: The Civic Europe Idea Challenge supports up to 20 ideas with grants of up to €35,000 each. Moreover, and more importantly, following the idea of systems thinking, the CE Idea Challenge doesn’t… [Read More]
May I know about a grant where women’s knowledge, expertise, and perspectives are acknowledged?
Yes, to ensure that women’s knowledge, expertise, skills, perspectives, and needs are acknowledged and integrated into the response particularly at the district level, The UN Women has launched a call for proposals for the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF). The focus of this WPHF call for proposals is on women’s participation in Beirut’s explosion… [Read More]
I am looking forward to a grant that Support entrepreneurs in India?
Hi! NMDC Innovation & Incubation Centre (NICE) has announced a call for proposals for the NICE Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in converting their raw ideas into a fully-functional product. The fellowship program offers the opportunity to entrepreneurs who are passionate about working on the deep tech startup idea. The program is designed to provide… [Read More]
How NGOs can avoid falling for phishing emails?
Phishing emails are one of the most common ways to dupe NGOs with false promises of grant money offered by unknown individuals. Here are some tips on how NGOs can avoid falling into phishing email traps. Do not expose your email: Online scammers hunt for your emails everywhere. Unfortunately, these scammers even pay some individuals… [Read More]
Are there any CSR Donors for NGOs in India?
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]
What is a Donor Cycle and why is it important?
Many studies are being done to understand donors’ motivations and reasons for giving. As nonprofit organizations or as fundraisers, it is important to understand the various kinds of donors, their motivations, their reasons for giving; to figure out ways of engaging them and keeping them connected to the cause. To this end, one must assess… [Read More]
My company is operating in Africa and working on a Sustainable Mobility project, which is the opportunity for me?
Sustainable Mobility, defined as, green, efficient, safe and universally accessible movement of people and goods and services from point to point. Sustainable Mobility is a nascent sector that is gaining momentum. Like Energy, mobility is a fundamental catalyst for any economy. Mobility solutions are a prerequisite of social inclusion by providing access to jobs and essential… [Read More]
