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The Vanity of Nonprofit Metrics

Sometimes, people latch on to poor metrics when they can’t find a good proxy for what they want to measure. And those poor metrics can lead them away from what they want to accomplish. In the software world, a controversial management technique is to measure a developer’s productivity by the lines of code they write […]
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Branding for Non Profit Organizations: The Definitive Guide

From the mightiest of globe-spanning organizations to the teeny-tiniest of startups, great brand building never fails to make a positive and meaningful impact in business. When it comes to nonprofits, however, there are a few highly distinctive differences from for-profit companies that are well-worth taking into account. Branding for a cause, particularly a sensitive and […]
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Open Call: Build GLFx Chapters in Africa with Seed Funding

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx) initiative is opening a call to support new GLFx chapters that are leading action on the ground for the sustainability of Africa’s landscapes, with seed funding of EUR 5,000. NGOs, teams, and networks of organisations working on sustainable agrifood systems, restoration, or multi-stakeholder partnerships are particularly encouraged to apply. GLFx […]
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Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is now open for applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Its focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation […]
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Call for Proposals: Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced the proposals for Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise Management Approaches for the Digital Age. This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority Program. Objectives Introduce new skillsets, training opportunities, processes, procedures, or methodologies that would […]
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2023 LookUp Innovation Challenge

The LookUp Innovation Challenge is now open for applications for exceptional youth innovators, storytellers, and advocates with bold ideas. Young leaders passionate about mental health and ethical tech who are willing to address the youth mental health crisis through digital wellbeing and youth-led innovative solutions, stories, and advocacy. LookUp is a “by youth for youth” […]
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Global Refugee Challenge

In 2021, 89 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, natural disasters, fear of persecution, and human rights violations. As new refugee crises emerge, and as existing ones reignite or intensify, the need for action is now. The Global Refugee Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to […]
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Global Climate Challenge

As global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, climate change is disrupting economies and affecting lives, but it is not too late to limit the increase in global temperature. The Global Climate Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore, start and grow ideas that will help accelerate the shift to net […]
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How to Schedule Volunteers Effectively

Because volunteers play such a critical role in helping nonprofit organizations succeed, it is vital that volunteer managers are able to streamline the volunteer scheduling process. Without a strong scheduling process in place, it will be hard for nonprofits to ensure that every event they hold has the volunteers needed to run smoothly and that […]
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Why philanthropy for – and by – Africans is the future

For decades, the stereotypical image philanthropy in Africa has been of places like the Kibera slum in Nairobi, a remote village in Uganda, or the streets of Addis Ababa. A legacy of uneven economic development, colonialism and political instability has turned the continent into a favoured destination for charitable investments from philanthropists around the world. […]
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