We are pleased to announce the next round of training programme for Christian leaders in resource mobilization through the National Resource Mobilisation Seminar. It will be held on the 21st and 22ndAugust 2015 at the CEO Centre. This seminar will benefit participants from Christian NGOs,Read more…
More To Give: London Millennials working towards a better world
This report reveals that there is a strong motivation amongst younger city employees to support the work of charities and community groups through giving and volunteering. It presents the findings of the first London-wide research on employee involvement and attitudesRead more…
The Next Generation of American Giving
This is a study on the multichannel preferences and charitable habits of Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers and Matures in the USA. The study looks at how charities should adapt by surveying donors about their behavior and attitudes. InRead more…
Global Network Update July 2015
On April 13-14, 2015 the ECFA (http://www.ecfa.org/) convened the first-ever International Accountability Summit with Rev. Dr. Gary Hoag, ECFA International Liaison, facilitating the event. A coalescence of like-minded Christian leaders, representing 15 countries, attended the event to connect and discussRead more…
7 Things Funders Don’t Get About Fundraising
In the nonprofit world there is often a disconnect between funders of nonprofits and their understanding of the fundraising activity necessary to secure their gifts. Funders (and board members) rarely understand how critical fundraising is, how it works, and what’s required to doRead more…
The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans
‘Kupanga ni Kuchagua’ – to plan is to choose. These are the words of the late Julius Nyerere, considered father of Tanzania. The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans. As a Tanzanian, and I feel encouraged by theRead more…
A Giving Network Makes Weekly Grants to Encourage Worldwide Awesomeness
Foundations come in all shapes, sizes, and missions, and the grants process for many is often similar. The foundation requests proposals, applicants submit them, and the foundation announces winners a few months later. And with many funders, that process mayRead more…
CECP – Giving in Numbers 2015
After a short hiatus, we’re back with a new infographic, courtesy of CECP, a coalition of one hundred and fifty CEOs ”united in the belief that societal improvement is an essential measure of business performance,” and the Conference Board, a global business membershipRead more…
Overcoming Corruption in Emerging Markets Lessons from two Nigerian firms and how nonprofits can help
Most observers would agree that corruption is a primary barrier to economic and social development in emerging markets. Nigeria is a case in point. With its abundant resources and population, and a tradition of entrepreneurship, Nigeria ought to be a leadingRead more…
Infographics on Learning Circles, asset giving, agency funding and grassroots women’s movements
GrantCraft designed a few very good infographics that are attached including: 1) Sharing Knowledge & Growing Practice in Learning Circles – http://www.grantcraft.org/infographics/learning-circles?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogGrantcraft+%28GrantCraft%29#When:16:57:00Z 2) Funder Approach: Give a Woman an Asset – http://www.grantcraft.org/infographics/give-a-woman-an-asset?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogGrantcraft+%28GrantCraft%29#When:16:54:00Z 3) Why Fund Agency? - http://www.grantcraft.org/infographics/agency?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogGrantcraft+%28GrantCraft%29#When:16:51:00Z 4) Women’s Grassroots Movements - http://www.grantcraft.org/infographics/womens-grassroots-movements?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogGrantcraft+%28GrantCraft%29#When:16:46:00Z