Below is a list of methods through which NGOs can become accountable and transparent. Registration: Make sure your NGO has a legal status and is registered under a relevant legal framework. Registering your NGO will not help you in enhancing your accountability but would also enable you to interact with government agencies and diverse donors…. [Read More]
Could you inform me about the grant opportunities that offer seed grants to small NGOs?
Sure, please have a look at the following opportunities: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge: An Opportunity to receive a $20,000 Grant Deadline: 15 April 2021 The WE Empower Challenge honors innovative women leaders from around the world who are pushing the SDGs forward through sustainable business practices and inspiring others to follow suit. The opportunity recognizes their… [Read More]
I am meeting with a major donor for the first time. Can you provide me with some useful tips?
Yes, Indeed! We will provide you with useful tips, but, before that, you should know that making your first contact with corporate donors can be challenging and intimidating. Well, Fundraising is at the core of every nonprofit’s ability to support its mission and therefore, you must put adequate efforts to understand the company, its strategic… [Read More]
What is an NGO?
The term “Non-Governmental Organization” (NGO) first came in to use in the year 1945. The term was coined during one of the conferences of The United Nations, as a measure to distinguish organizations from inter-governmental and member organizations. Though the term NGO received recognition only after 1945, studies suggest that several organizations were actively engaged… [Read More]
Where to find relevant information about Reproductive Health and rights of women who use drugs?
This guide is aimed at those who work with and advocate for women who use drugs in all their diversity. It equips them with practical, evidence-based interventions which will help advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women who use drugs. It is based on the experiences of Frontline AIDS partners and… [Read More]
How to start an NGO?
Starting an NGO is a time-consuming process and requires a great deal of research, discussions, paperwork and expert advice. So before investing your time and energy into it, make sure that this is what you want to do. Devote time in meeting people who are engaged in NGO work and seek their help to understand… [Read More]
My Mexican Non-profit’s efforts are being directed towards ending AIDS, any funding available for this purpose?
Yes, ViiV Healthcare is launching the HIV Prevention Fund to support community-led and community-driven national and regional efforts to end AIDS by 2030. ViiV Healthcare strongly believe that engaging local communities is critical to addressing the drivers of health inequalities, and therefore strive to promote community responses that change beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours to improve health and rights at… [Read More]
Can you give me a list of management policies used by NGOs?
Here is a checklist of policies and other management systems necessary for NGOs to run effective organizations and mobilize resources for development work. Organizational Chart for your NGO Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO Human Resource Management System for NGOs Job Descriptions for NGO Staff Personnel… [Read More]
Mali and neighbouring countries are affected by humanitarian crisis, is there any financial aid available for them?
Yes, The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched a call for proposals for the Regional Emergency Initiative in favour of populations affected by the humanitarian crisis in Mali and neighbouring countries. The initiative aims to intervene in the following sector’s priorities for AICS with the aim also of consolidating and giving continuity to… [Read More]
What is a Matching Contribution and from where can my NGO get it?
Often you must have come across in RFPs and other donor proposal guidelines that only 90% of funding will be given for the project. So where will the 10% come from? This 10% is referred to as the matching contribution towards the project. It does not mean that the donor agency is refusing to take… [Read More]
