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
Which Grants can NGOs look forward to on this International Youth Day?
Please go through this list of open opportunities to guide NGOs towards youth development: Call for Applications: UNCTAD Youth Forum Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Youth Forum to prepare a Youth Declaration that will be officially submitted to governments at the UNCTAD15 ministerial Conference…[more] EU GCCA+… [Read More]
Which programs are open for NGOs, Startups, and Social Enterprises?
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s Grants Program Deadline: Ongoing The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation is inviting proposals for its grants program to support outsized impact through entrepreneurs and enterprises that create a transformational paradigm shift to meaningfully address a pressing societal problem affecting people’s lives…[more] World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving… [Read More]
What is the Results-based Management approach?
Normally favoured particularly by organizations and agencies that are part of or are linked to the United Nations, the Results-based Management approach is a cyclical approach that considers at the same time, strategy, people, processes and measures, so as to improve decision-making, transparency and accountability. It is essential to exercise sound management, in accordance with… [Read More]
I need a list of Humanitarian Aid Grant Opportunities, can you update it?
Yes, we have put together some open opportunities to assist NGOs working for the recovery of societies in need. Submit Applications for ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Aid Program 2021 Deadline: 01-Sep-21 The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 Humanitarian Aid Program that provides grant funding for humanitarian organizations across the globe that use the power… [Read More]
Is there any contribution made by Open Society Foundations towards COVID Response?
Yes, Open Society Foundations has made several contributions to combat the devastation in the wake of coronavirus—focusing on communities too often left out and left-back by government policy. Recently, the foundation has committed $70 million in support of emergency relief for vulnerable communities, and the funding will support work by foundation partners in Africa, Asia,… [Read More]
What exactly does the Young Edmonton Grants Program support?
The Young Edmonton Grants Program provides local youth with funding to turn their ideas into reality. ECF supports a wide range of sectors, community needs, organizational needs, and types of projects and programs. Each application will be evaluated holistically on its own merits, considering whether the applicant has demonstrated: Likelihood of a benefit to the… [Read More]
What are the qualities of a successful fundraiser?
If you are into fundraising, here is a check-list of what can make you a successful fundraiser: Passion, confidence and creativity: You believe in the cause you are supporting, or are raising funds for. So, you ‘ask’ confidently as you believe how your donor’s money can transform lives. You are creative and constantly willing to… [Read More]
My application got rejected, doesn’t the donor like small NGOs? Does he hate me?
No, it is not like that. If you zoom in the picture, you will get to know that donors do not hate you, but they may overlook the value your NGO offers. It means you have not effectively proven to donors that your organisation does indeed have value. The reason application is ignored or rejected… [Read More]
My NGO is organising a training programme, and we want to make it more effective. Can you help me with some tips?
Yes! Indeed, we can help you out in making your training program more effective. But first, you should have a clear idea about the importance of Capacity Building and how, with a systematic approach, you can bring about a positive change in society at large through training as a project activity. It demands planning long… [Read More]
