When you start raising funds for your NGO, you have to decide and identify the purpose of fundraising. The only way you can get financial resources year after year is by developing a broad base of individual donors who donate with a feeling of reliability about your organization. The purpose of fundraising, then, is to build relationships. More simply put, instead of getting donations, the purpose of fundraising is to raise donors.
Read more about the principles of fundraising for NGOs below;
https://ngoresources.com/principles-of-fundraising-for-ngo/
Also included in this newsletter are:
5 Capacity Building Programmes.
5 Funding & Grants Opportunities.
6 NGO Events & Webinars.
10 NGO Jobs.
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UNEP: UNV Young Talent
This initiative aims to engage young, talented individuals to become future environmental, pollution, and climate action leaders. The UNEP-UNV Young Talent Pipeline is a collaborative effort between UNEP and UNV with two main objectives:
Deploy a second cohort of 12 young, talented individuals in roles aligned with UNEP’s mission.
Recruit candidates from diverse regions, including Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Apply here
Call for Mentors and Mentees: Science Advice Skills Development Program
The International Network for Governmental Science Advice is delighted to announce the launch of the third cohort of the Science Advice Skills Development Program to build the capacity of early and mid-career African scientists across the continent to practice science advice effectively. The program will start with a contact phase in the form of a virtual one-day introductory workshop, followed by a one-to-one mentoring phase with a science advice practitioner for up to 6 months. A closing workshop will be organized at the completion of the mentoring program.
Apply here
Deadline: July 15, 2024
Call for Applications: CIP Fellowship Program
The fellowship program provides financial support, exposure to global discourse and developments in the policy landscape, and mentoring to people with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries who are actively working on issues of inclusive policy or policy research in support of the rights of people with disabilities as put forth in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Deadline: July 31, 2024
SciComm In Practice Fellowship
Applications are now open for the SciComm In Practice fellowship, which will empower ten fellows from West Africa to learn practical Science Communication skills while creating a piece of science communication as part of the fellowship.
Apply here
Deadline: July 17, 2024
Call for Applications – Young Founders Programme Autumn 2024(Fully-funded)
The YFP offers a comprehensive six-month fellowship designed to support 25 high-potential leaders with the resources they need to scale their ventures and develop their leadership skills. Here’s what you can expect:
Remote Fellowship: A 6-month programme from September 2024 to February 2025.
Mentorship: One-on-one mentorship from industry leaders.
Collaborative Learning: Monthly peer learning sessions with fellow entrepreneurs.
Expert Sessions: Monthly workshops led by experts to enhance your skills.
Networking: Opportunities to connect with corporates and investors.
Berlin Conference: The top 10 participants will attend an all-expenses-paid 5-day conference in Berlin in June 2025.
Apply here
Deadline: August 11, 2024
Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Support to Civil Society in Nigeria
The European Commission has announced a call for applications under a thematic programme on human rights and democracy and provides support to civil society organisations in Nigeria.
Apply here
Deadline: July 18, 2024
THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2024: A Call for Innovative Startups in Agriculture (Up to $1M investment)
The urgency of the climate crisis is more apparent than ever, and disruptive innovation is key to creating a more sustainable, prosperous, inclusive, healthy, and equitable future. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global search for the most innovative startups advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Apply here
CFPs: Accelerate High-Quality Outcomes-based Projects
The Outcomes Accelerator offers flexible funding, targeted expertise, and networking to support OBF initiatives with testing, launching, and scaling.
The Outcomes Accelerator is a catalytic platform to accelerate more effective testing, scaling, and the eventual mainstreaming of outcomes-based financing (OBF) approaches into the delivery of the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Apply here
Deadline: August 26, 2024
WYDE Civic Engagement Call for Proposals: Participate with your Project Idea!
Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? The European Association of Local Democracy (ALDA) is looking for you! Participate in the call for proposals with your project idea!
Apply here
Deadline: January 15. 2024
Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators
This opportunity provides seed funding for mentored research projects to jumpstart an early career investigator’s research career and provide the necessary support and resources needed to establish a track record of funding.
Apply here
Deadline: July 29, 2024
The Cloneshouse Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Bootcamp is an immersive three-day certification program designed to elevate participants' monitoring, evaluation, and learning skills and knowledge. Join this boot camp to equip yourself with practical tools, methodologies, and techniques for effectively assessing and analyzing the impact and outcomes of projects, programs, or initiatives.
It will also cover areas like Conducting and Managing Baseline Assessments, How to use Storytelling in Communication, Strategies to respond to grant proposals, Writing Evaluation Reports all led by experienced instructors. Participants will gain the skills to:
Design effective monitoring frameworks for programs
Collect and analyze data for meaningful insights
Use storytelling to improve engagement and connection with your stakeholders
Leverage AI for writing grant proposals
Bootcamp Information:
Venue: African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
Date/Time: July 22 - July 24, 2024
Course Fee:
Fee: NGN 46,000/ $50 per course
Special Offer: Registering two or more staff members from the same organization will earn you a 10% discount on the MEL Bootcamp fee.
To apply at a discounted rate, kindly click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwWI7suXxDZRly-0baA5VEXzXD4Sr3fU3KAKdelJTNxFVYpA/viewform
For more details:
https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to successful grant funding in 2024? Join us to explore the latest trends in grant funding and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to secure the resources that will propel your nonprofit forward. Understanding grant trends is crucial for maximizing your organization’s capacity and ensuring the best return on investment. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of cold applications and instead, through diligent research and strategic relationships, send tailored proposals to the right funders.
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This event will discuss strategies to enhance and expand your organization's support. Learn from experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a non-profit, a small business, or a community organization, this event is designed to help you cultivate a strong network of supporters.
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Are you looking to align your professional endeavours and activism with greater focus, creativity, and effectiveness? Join us for “Intentional Action: Mindfulness in Your Mission”, a powerful workshop dedicated to integrating mindfulness into your work and activism to ensure your efforts are impactful and fulfilling.
In a fast-paced world with constant distractions, embedding mindfulness in your mission can transform how you work and advocate for change. This session will provide the tools to enhance your focus, creativity, and effectiveness through mindfulness, aligning your actions with your core values and intentions.
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In this interactive workshop designed for any non-profit employees and management, participants will;
i) identify their needs as an organization;
ii) learn about four different types of funding options;
iii) discover how to find the best funding options for their organization and
iv) understand what they need to have ready to apply for funding.
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Managing people offers unique challenges. Understanding some simple yet effective ways to prevent, identify, and manage conflict helps promote a stable and harmonious workforce.
Understand what conflict is and learn practical strategies for managing it.
Topics to be covered in the workshop:
• Understand what contributes to conflict
• How to handle difficult conversations
• The communication skills needed to deal with aggressive people
• Practical tips for managing conflict and maintaining relationships
Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a simple 4-step plan for dealing with workplace conflict and know how to react to any situation.
Register here
The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB): Junior Researcher
As a Just Transitions Junior Researcher, you’ll be crucial in supporting multi-year policy-influencing and ecosystem-building research projects. This role involves a mix of administrative and research tasks across various projects, ideal for someone with strong research skills, attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and the capability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
Apply here
International Organization for Migration (IOM): Programme Officer (Labor Migration)
Act as the Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP) Programme Focal Point in coordinating and streamlining the JLMP interventions to the overall JLMP Programme at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Facilitate the timely implementation of the JLMP projects in the ECOWAS region in accordance with the work plan's planned activities.
Apply here
Action Against Hunger: Consortium Coordinator
We are looking for our new Consortium Coordinator to coordinate the implementation and ensure the representation of the ENRICH project in Borno State, Nigeria, in liaison with implementing partners.
Apply here
Deadline: August 7, 2024
Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) : GBV Case Manager
Support delivery of psycho-social care, trauma counselling, first aid, GBV referral pathways and relay information on available GBV services to survivors in 12 States
Responsible for daily operations of the call centre office to enable survivors to access care services.
Responsible for following up with survivors to a logical conclusion for service provision.
Apply here
Rural Development Program at Justice, Development and Peace Movement: Program Officer
The Program Officer will be responsible for the following;
Project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out are to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with JDPM program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles.
Provide effective and efficient “extension services to rural farmers in the coverage areas.
Develop appropriate training materials for farmers at the grassroots.
Apply here
Panagora Group: Learning and Visualization Consultant
The Learning and Visualization Consultant will capture, document, and share ongoing activities as assigned. In particular, the consultant will support the central/regional LKM&SC team in developing an illustration of how the project operates its supply chain in Nigeria.
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Malteser International in Nigeria (MI): Access and Safety Officer
This position requires a highly motivated, result-oriented individual who will grow within our organisation as an Access and Safety Officer (ASO). The ASO supports the Country Coordinator (CC) and Senior Management Team (SMT) in ensuring the safety and security of all MI staff, assets and programs within the country through a comprehensive operational context and risk analysis methodology.
Apply here
Deadline: July 17, 2024.
GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON): Media and Communication Officer
The Media & Communication Officer will support the implementation of our partnership with UNICEF Nigeria by utilizing creative skills to create project-focused, child-friendly content and by providing innovative input and ideas for GOALPrime content and development.
Apply here
Mercy Corps: Director of Programs
The DOP role is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead our programs in-country. The DOP is a proven leader who is directly responsible for overseeing the program portfolio in Nigeria. The role will ensure that adequate leadership is applied to the implementation of relevant, innovative, and adaptive programs.
Apply here
The Big Smile Foundation: Procurement and Logistics Officer
TBSF seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement/Logistics person to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in procuring goods and services, managing logistics, and maintaining inventory.
Apply here
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