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]
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]
How to develop the “Leadership Succession Plan” for an NGO?
A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first-generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the services of the organization, it is important to have a “Leadership Succession Plan.” Watch this video… [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]
I own a Nigeria-based startup, could you help me pick up a grant pertaining to my discipline?
Thanks for contacting us, we are here to help you by sharing with you the details of a grant that you have inquired about, The Union Bank is hosting the fourth edition of the Innovation Challenge, UnionX, themed A New Discovery. This challenge is open to innovative and creative entrepreneurs with solutions that have the potential… [Read More]
