Tag: grassroots organization

Increasing the Value of Civil Society

International nonprofits and civil society organizations across the globe are under heavy pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic. If there has ever been a time in recent decades where we must raise our consciousness of the value of these institutions, it is now.   Civil society refers not only to domestic and social life but also to…
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This Week’s Top Stories About Haiti

In many countries, associations, civil society organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the social and solidarity economy, and grassroots community organizations play an important role in local development. They are at the heart of the community. They are the ones who know best what the issues are and how to solve them. Their role…
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Does Your Nonprofit Pass the Test? 7 Things You Can Improve on Today

2022, nonprofit organizations take stock and evaluate plans and goals for the year. How can local organizations maintain foundational goals while flourishing in this ever-changing landscape?  Create a Sound Business Plan and Strategic Plan for Funding Regular check-ins can provide needed opportunities to evaluate services, upcoming goals and to allocate funding carefully. The past couple…
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7 Little Changes That Will Make A Difference With Your Haiti Project

When managing or supporting a community-based project in Haiti, many external and internal factors can affect your work. Sometimes, not for the better. If your project has stalled or you’re not getting the results you hoped for, here are a few grassroots tips you can try. 1. Identify and support local capacity. Sometimes we need…
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5 Cliches About Nonprofits You Should Avoid

In looking ahead and planning for a brighter future, nonprofit organizations must shift perspective and adjust their strategies for success to remain inclusive and thrive in the current market. Direct communication, transparency, and expanding practice approaches are necessary for continued growth and mission achievement. The coronavirus pandemic shone a spotlight on the pervasive racism and…
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15 Up & Coming Trends for Nonprofits

After another unprecedented year, the top trends for nonprofit organizations going into 2022 focus on continued digitalization, inclusive practices, personalization, and using this unique market to reevaluate and get to the heart of things. It is nearing two years since organizations were all forced to shift how we work and function globally. These are the…
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Diaspora Philanthropy: An Untapped Potential For Haiti

Recently the rest of the world witnessed what many Haitians already knew: that there is an extreme lack of humanity and sympathy when it comes to the Haitian people. Many of our friends, family members, and extended family seek refuge in the Dominican Republic. We’re aware of the experience Haitians had in Del Rio, Texas,…
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Apply for $50,000 Food Security and Nutrition Micro Grants

The Implementer-Led Design, Evidence, Analysis, and Learning (IDEAL) Activity has announced the first Request for Applications (RFA) through its Small Grants Program. The purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to solicit applications that support the development of tools and topic-specific learning events to strengthen the capacity of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)…
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Beginning at the Beginning: Organizing Your Grant-Seeking Effort

To begin at the beginning will take us back to grant seeking. Most problems that occur in funded grant projects are best solved before you get the grant, and even before you apply for the grant. This takes us back to what happens before the application or proposal process. If your first thought is that…
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World Food Programme: Seeking Applications for Innovation Accelerator Programme

The World Food Programme is inviting applications for its Innovation Accelerator Programme. WFP’s Innovation Accelerator identifies, nurtures and scales bold solutions to hunger globally. They support WFP innovators and external start-ups and companies through financial support, access to a network of experts and a global field reach. The Accelerator believes the way forward in the…
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