Call it the Nonprofit Startup Catch 22. Mission-driven organizations need seed funding to build infrastructure and get their projects off the ground, yet most grantmaking bodies seem to have a battery of requirements before they’ll sign off on a grant: evidence of impact, low overhead percentages, measurements of scaleability potential…the list goes on. And, as [...]
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African Philanthropy: Never Too Small to Make a Difference
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the African Grantmakers Network (AGN) Assembly in Johannesburg – a biennial gathering of philanthropists from across the African continent, plus a slew of international partners. The 3-day gathering featured luminaries in social change movements and African philanthropy, including Jay Naidoo and Dr. Mampela Ramphele of South Africa, Mrs. [...]
Looking for Event Planning Help? Join us on 8/8 in NYC!
Planning a fundraising event is a great strategy for nonprofits looking to spread awareness and raise money. However, planning a profitable event is no small feat, and it is common to feel overwhelmed by the process. We’ve put together an event planning workshop that will remove some of your anxiety - Event Planning 101: [...]
Summer Reading List – From Us to You!
The UN World Trade Organization reported that in 2012, international tourism is expected to reach one billion for first time in history. We hope that number includes a good portion of nonprofit folks! Summer is the most popular season for traveling, so whether your destination is Tanzania, Brazil, France, or New York City (if so, [...]
Apply to Goldman Sachs-GIBS 10,000 Women Certificate Programme for Women Entrepreneurs
The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg, South Africa is recruiting the second cohort for The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative. The deadline to apply to this programme is 15 June 2012. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a five-year initiative to provide a business and management education to underserved female [...]
