As the disruption of the US government’s 90-day suspension of humanitarian assistance and development ripples across the sector, Bond has been working closely with members to assess both the immediate and long-term impact. Here’s what we know so far.
For decades, NGOs and social enterprises have relied on a stream of grants from institutional donors. However, recent data indicates a shift in funding dynamics, prompting the question: Is traditional donor funding sufficient to sustain impact-driven organisations in 2025 and beyond?
MzN International explores the issue.
MzN share strategies on how to diversify your funding
Taking a ‘high-touch’, high-tech, and human-centred approach to microfinance is helping to close the gap created by limited access to smartphones and internet connectivity, low digital literacy and mistrust in technology. And it is women and other underrepresented groups who are benefiting the most.
It seems clear that it’s time for a new approach to financing for sustainable development rooted in justice and human rights. The Fourth International Financing for Sustainable Development Conference poses a great chance to get back on track.
The 10 steps on how to develop a funding strategy that works for your organisation
Without the right funding, there is simply no way that an NGO can put their values into action. Therefore, a good funding strategy is the bridge between our values and ideas, and to carry out the action needed to turn them into reality.
Underneath every payment or FX transaction made by NGOs, there is a raft of activity going on behind the scenes to keep NGOs and their partners safe. John Sam-Kubam takes us through the process
