CSOPrep Newsletter

Friday, August 30, 2024

How to Create a Communications Plan for Your NGO

A communications plan is a document that guides an organisation's external communications efforts. It helps an NGO strategically focus its communication and outreach efforts around a certain set of goals—usually the organisation's mission and objectives. A communications plan is necessary to help an NGO effectively promote its work to the public and donors.

Click below to read more; 

https://www.fundsforngos.org/civil-society-2/how-to-create-a-communications-plan-for-your-ngo-2/

 

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Capacity Building and Training

Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowships: Advancing Life on a Sustainable Planet

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applications for its Climate Change Fellowship to support up to five fellows as they conduct independent research in the spirit of the Smithsonian’s wide-ranging research effort and in support of the Smithsonian’s goals to understand and inform solutions to climate change.

Apply here

Deadline: October 15, 2024


 

Call for Applications: AIAS-AUFF Fellowships

The AIAS-AUFF Junior and Senior Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented researchers worldwide and within all research disciplines.

Apply here

Deadline: November 5, 2024

 

TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is offering a fellowship program to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own.

These fellowships enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research careers, helping them foster links for further collaboration.

Apply here

Deadline: October 7, 2024

 

Call for Applications: Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance

The Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance is a pioneering program that positions refugees and migrants who are combining arts and activism to utilize their resilient life experiences as potential for leadership, igniting action and driving meaningful societal change!

Apply here

Deadline: October 6, 2024
 

Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship: Envisioning a Shared and Sustainable Future

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applications for its Environmental Justice Fellowship to leverage the Institution's vast resources and expertise to study environmental injustice and inform potential solutions.

Apply here

Deadline: October 15, 2024

 


Funding and Grants

 

Apply for the AMPP Diversity and Inclusion Grant

Program Goals

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Deadline: September 30, 2024

 

CFAs: Timbuktoo HealthTech Startup Accelerator Programme

This initiative fosters startups developing groundbreaking solutions in deep tech, hardware, and advanced technologies. Key areas include AI-driven diagnostics, locally manufactured medical devices, and biotechnology tailored to African needs.  The hub can provide a foundation for building a flourishing full stack HealthTech industry.

Apply here

Deadline: October 6, 2024

 

2024 Call for Proposals: Decolonise! Grant

The Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CPIF) invites children and youth activists to apply for the second iteration of decolonize!, CRIF’s first grant portfolio. This funding stream focuses on racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness as root harms and continued threats to the well-being of children and youth globally. 

Apply here

Deadline: September 24, 2024


 

The Pollination Project Daily Grant Program

The Pollination Project is seeking applications for a Daily Grant program designed to kick-start an organization or individual’s work and give it the boost it needs to thrive and grow.

Apply here

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Call for Proposals: Gender Equality Partnerships

The Going Global Partnerships Gender Equality Partnerships supports higher and further education collaborations between the UK and other countries to address priority gender equality themes.

Apply here

Deadline: September 16, 2024

 


 

Event Spotlight

Effective Strategies for NGO Fundraising | September 18, 2024, 8 PM WAT

For many nonprofits, fundraising is hard work and can be overwhelming. The resources required to fundraise successfully can distract from core work. But this does not have to be the case.

This session will introduce the basics of fundraising, emphasising practical tools, tactics, and strategies that smaller organizations can utilize to build capacity and sustainability for their organization. 

Register here

 


The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Bootcamp Abuja | November 4 - 8, 2024

The Cloneshouse Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Bootcamp is an intensive five-day certification program that enhances participants' expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This boot camp offers practical tools, methodologies, and techniques for effectively assessing and analyzing the impact of various projects, programs, or initiatives.

The program also delves into areas such as conducting and managing baseline assessments, using storytelling for communication, developing strategies for responding to grant proposals, and writing comprehensive evaluation reports. Led by seasoned instructors, participants will learn to:

Bootcamp Information: 

Venue: Eval Lab, Central Area, Abuja

Date: November 4 - November 8, 2024

Course Fee: 

For more details

https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/ 

 


Conversations on AI-Driven Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for NGOs| September 17, 2024, 2:30 PM WAT

This session is for professionals in NGOs interested in learning more about the intersection of cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as cyber enthusiasts and professionals in different sectors looking to exchange knowledge and learn from more about the speakers and their organisations.

Register here

 


 Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations| November 6, 2024, 9 PM WAT

Effective nonprofit leadership is an ongoing journey and intentional practice. Whether you are working on systems-level community change, running a nonprofit organization, or leading a team, impactful leadership requires an understanding of self and an openness to learning. 


Register here

 


AI for Non-Profits: Empowering Your Organization for Success| September 4, 2024, 6 PM WAT

Join us online for a dynamic discussion on how artificial intelligence can benefit non-profit organizations. Learn how AI can:

Register here

 


Opportunity Hub

Chief of Party at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Apply here

 

Finance and Grant Specialist at Nuru Nigeria

Apply here

Deadline: September 30, 2024


 

Director, Malaria Program At Chemonics

The Director Malaria Program shall work under the direct supervision of the Country Director or her/his designate. Primary responsibility includes planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Malaria Program Team to meet organizational goals and objectives.

Apply here


 

Procurement & Logistics Specialist At DAI Global

Apply here

Deadline: September 6, 2024

 

Supervisor on School Safety Assessment at Creative Associates International

Apply here

 

Household & Economic Strengthening (H E S) Coordinator – PLANE at Save the Children Nigeria

Apply here

Deadline: September 6, 2024

 

Executive Excellence Assistant at Bincike International

Apply here

Deadline: September 16, 2024
 

Programme Manager at Quest Schools

Apply here

 

HR/Admin Officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

The HR/Admin Officer is responsible for managing recruitment, employee relations, and administrative functions to ensure smooth office operations, compliance with policies, and a positive work environment.

Apply here

Deadline: September 16, 2024
 

Business Case Manager At Freehearts Africa Reach Out Foundation (FAROF)

He/she will help vulnerable members of society gain access to the social services they need,

Apply here

Deadline: September 2, 2024

 


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