Category: General

Lessons on EU Grant Writing with Dijana Pejić and Lisa Ringhofer

NGO Academy Member Dijana Pejić from Bosnia & Herzegovina shared a story with us that we think is a great example of what is possible in EU fundraising. We figured that her success is a great chance to compile a few learnings and a mini toolkit on EU grant writing for all of you.

Inside the Mind of Investors: How Do Impact Investors Really Assess Impact?

Impact investors don’t assess impact the way theory suggests — they imagine it, infer it, or feel it. In a new article in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights Peter Vandor, Fabian Dober, Michael Meyer, and Reinhard Millner uncover the cognitive shortcuts behind impact investing decisions.

How are NGO Academy member organisations dealing with funding challenges?

Fundraising for civil society organisations becomes increasingly demanding in light of the USAID funding cut, reallocation of philanthropic funds and increasing operational expenses. Results from our recent survey highlight best-practice approaches of member organisations for financial resilience.

Impact Brochure: 10 Highlights from 10 Years

We are delighted to present 10 highlights from 10 years of NGO Academy, as we mark a decade of empowering civil society leaders throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

EU Funding & Tender Opportunities

The ninth European research and innovation framework programme, Horizon Europe, invests in areas that are of strategic importance for Europe. We listed some of their most interesting open calls from the 2021 – 2022 work programmes here!