Explore new opportunities: Keep a flexible approach while looking for new opportunities you may have to modify your priorities to adopt to changes. Develop new partnerships: To develop a sustainable organization you should develop new partnerships. These partnerships will make you stable and will also help you in taking your mission ahead. Boost existing relations:… [Read More]
What qualities are needed to attain great Leadership success?
Anyone can be a leader, yet only a few acquire those leadership qualities and make a mark in their work, while also inspiring and motivating their team to work for the betterment of the communities they serve. A good leader is enthusiastic about his work and can make visions come alive. NGO and development sector… [Read More]
Do you think donors should invest more money for better responses and recovery work to cope up with the hunger?
Well, yes, donors must spend an additional amount of money to fight against hunger and to prevent people from plunging deeper into it. According to a coalition of research groups, if donors double their investments and spend the money wisely, they could help end hunger by 2030. An additional US$14 billion on average each year… [Read More]
How to use data for increasing donations for your organization?
The data-driven approach in fundraising tends to yield better, informed decision making, help in understanding donors’ capacity and affinity to give, identifying the major donor prospects, and gauging the potential engagement of various groups of donors and supporters. Typically, the kind of data to track to drive fundraising and engagement involves: Demographics (Age, gender, profession,… [Read More]
What are the various types of concept note submission opportunities for NGOs?
The various types of concept note submission opportunities for NGOs are: ‘Calls for Concept Notes’ opportunities: Many donor agencies solicit concept notes on a periodic basis which can be semi-annual, annual, etc. Most of them publish the ‘Call for Concept Notes’ on their websites, other web-portals, their regular publications, and sometimes in the print media…. [Read More]
What to do if your grant proposal is rejected?
Grant proposal writing is the “Go big or go home” of the fundraising world. When successful it can regenerate entire organisations and communities. When it goes wrong you have potential lost hundreds of hours of work and investment with very little to show for it. Our experience actually shows that in some cases receiving a… [Read More]
Hi, I could not find detailed information on a recent program for Nigerian and Sudanese Journalists. Please help
Yeah, I understand your issue. But let me inform you that there isn’t much information available about the asked opportunity. Please refer to this text it should help. The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has announced a program to focus on religious freedom in Nigeria and Sudan –two of four African countries that the U.S…. [Read More]
What is the difference between a Need Assessment and a Baseline Study?
A Need Assessment study is a process that identifies the need, and informs and how to intervene through the project design. In an organization, more specifically, a needs assessment helps in outlining what processes are to be prioritized or improved to help in fulfilling the current needs. Steps to perform a Need Assessment study Search… [Read More]
How do I create Communications Plan for my NGO?
A communications plan is necessary to help an NGO effectively promote its work in the public and donors eyes. Creating a communications plan is not a herculean task. However, it requires brainstorming of around three or four hours. It is best to choose a team member to lead a communications plan workshop. This person should… [Read More]
How can I maintain relationships with my donors?
Every donor, be it an individual, a donor agency, a foundation, or a CSR (corporate social responsibility) arm, looks for feedback from the non-profit or charity. Feedback in terms of knowing how important they are for you, how appreciated they are, and what it gives them to stay connected. A sense of appreciation, a feeling… [Read More]
