Donor relationship management (DRM) is the process in which an organization strengthens the relationship with donors to enhance donor engagement and donor retention. Most often NGOs hire fundraising officers or consultants to take care of resource mobilization, but neglect the area of donor retention or relation building. You don’t have to hire any expert to… [Read More]
Are there any Small Grants available from International Funding Agencies?
Yes, presently, various prestigious international funding agencies have come up with their small grant programme, many with ongoing deadlines. NGOs, especially the grass-roots one, shouldn’t stress on funding at all. Why not start on small grants? We have recently compiled all significant opportunities offering small grants for NGOs. Well, we understand that for most of… [Read More]
What is Ubuntu United Nations offering?
Your question could also be of assistance to others because it is a grand opportunity for youth leaders around the globe! The Ubuntu United Nations (UUN) is offering Building Bridges: Igniting Youth Action for Unity in Diversity to promote ethics of care, building of bridges and servant leadership, underpinned by the Ubuntu philosophy and it… [Read More]
What are the eligibility criteria to apply for Rainforest Journalism Fund?
Please go through the eligibility criteria if you are willing to apply for the Rainforest Journalism Fund: Grants are open to all journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, or filmmakers; staff journalists, as well as freelancers of any nationality, are eligible to apply. Applications must be received in English. What is Rainforest Journalism Fund? The Pulitzer… [Read More]
I am tired of following deadlines for different grant opportunities. Whenever I decide to apply, it is the single big factor that influence the whole process. Are there any donors that do not adhere to strict deadlines or accept proposals round the year?
It is quite right that most grants have fixed deadlines and donor agencies seek proposals within the given timeframe. But not every donor organization wants to control this. Some donors do not fix deadlines and accept proposals round the year, and therefore, Evergreen grants are flexible, and you can fix your deadline to submit your… [Read More]
Any Award for NGOs to advance their work in Conservation?
Please apply for the Conservation Technology Award. This award is meant for organizations that are deploying technology to advance their work in conservation. EarthRanger is committed to helping protected areas and conservation organizations safeguard wildlife and their habitats by developing and deploying software. It is seeking to provide two grants, each in the amount of $15,000… [Read More]
‘Eco-Hero Awards’, what is it all about?
The Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization has launched the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects. They believe that young people can have a positive impact… [Read More]
I am a social worker in Africa and planning to start an NGO. What things should I consider before establishing an NGO?
Anyone can start an NGO, but you’ll need more than just a great idea to make it work. It will not be easy, establishing an NGO wherever you are in the world can be an exhausting and challenging process, especially at the beginning. People of all ages and backgrounds in every country in the world… [Read More]
Has UN Women lately announced any grant?
Yes! UN Women Kyrgyzstan is announcing a call for proposal for a Responsible Partner (RP) to fulfil the complex set of tasks with the view of promoting favourable social norms, attitudes and behaviours at the institutional, community, and individual level to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) and harmful practices (HP) applying innovative Gender… [Read More]
Why are NGOs targeted by Fraudsters?
NGOs in developing countries are most vulnerable to these online fraudsters that not only offer false promises of arranging grants but also use fake identities of donor agencies to win their trust. These fraudsters are quite aware of the fact that there are millions of small and struggling NGOs working in remote areas of Africa,… [Read More]
