Sustainability is a bit of a buzz word, but it is probably the most important thing to consider when developing a proposal for funding. You need to show the Funder how the project will continue after the grant has ended. Simply thinking that you will raise more money through fundraising is not enough. It is… [Read More]

Corporate fundraising is the term used for gaining funding through commercial partnerships. This could be through a grant, sponsorship, brand endorsement or employee fundraising.  Companies that have a corporate social responsibility programme may have their own projects that they like to support, or sometimes they choose projects which are suggested by members of staff through… [Read More]

Restricted funds are funds that have been acquired through donors for a specific project or activity. Unrestricted funds are those funds that have been raised to support the work of a charity or NGO but without a designated use. The two should be kept separately in accounts for transparency and to be able to show… [Read More]

Governance or Corporate Governance as it is commonly called in the business world refers to a set of principles, policies and processes by which an institution is run. It defines the values with which an institution conducts itself while it goes about achieving its goals and objectives. Governance not only plays an important role in… [Read More]

All NGOs need to fundraise. But for new, small, and grassroots NGOs who do not yet have fundraising systems in place fundraising can be particularly challenging. Here are our steps to get on the path to fundraising success.   Step 1 Know your Organization’s need Before you even begin to research donors and apply for… [Read More]

There is a toolkit available for you where you can get information related to Infant and Young Child Feeding in a very precise form.  Alive & Thrive is an initiative to improve infant and young child feeding practices by increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding and improving complementary feeding practices. This toolkit includes a brief description… [Read More]

The Digital Society Challenge is a funding program for bold innovators who are creating solutions to make the internet safer for the Next Half Billion, such that online risks are better addressed and the NHB can communicate and transact more freely online.  Winning proposals will receive funding from Omidyar Network India. Context By 2022, 500… [Read More]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$600,000 from the Government of Japan to uplift nutrition and prevent deaths of young children in Karamoja region, where households in two out of nine districts have malnutrition above emergency levels. Karamoja already has high rates of stunting, where children are short for… [Read More]

USAA, a financial and insurance services firm, has pledged $50 million to nonprofit organizations over the next three years to advance racial equity and support the financial security of the military community. President and CEO of USAA, Wayne Peacock said, “At USAA, we strive to create an environment where all employees feel like they truly… [Read More]

 Introduction to organization profile An organization profile is a professional summary of your organization. It is very similar to an individual’s Curriculum Vitae. Just like a Curriculum Vita gives a brief account of a person’s qualification, skills and past work experience, an organization profile provides the reader with adequate information (history, mission/vision, projects, work experience… [Read More]