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Introduction
Engaging with other people can be confusing, even at the best of times where communication is largely through text, and can easily be misunderstood. So what etiquette should you use in email to make the recipient feel comfortable, and to make sure you look professional?

In this context, the main purpose of etiquette is to show consideration for others. It provides anchor points to prove you're on the same page, and at least have some mutual understanding. In other words, etiquette is a subtle way of building rapport. 

Introduction
New to the sector and looking to improve and develop your skills about fundraising? Well, you’re in the right place..!

This introductory half-day seminar is a first stage course designated to provide participants with a mirror effect on the very concept about donating, or not.

It presents a basic knowledge and understanding of fundraising as well as a surrounding framework of the sector while introducing you to some fundamental tools and techniques.

Target Audience 
This workshop is designed for those who: 
- Are new comers to fundraising 
- Are recently in post and need to...

Competition for European funding is increasing with success rates predicted to fall, this increased competition comes at a time when Europe has changed their priorities, making some of the previously less important components of an application critical, researchers really need to sell their project ideas in both the abstract and the impact. The emphasis had been shifting over previous years in Research based proposals with the EU increasingly looking for actual benefits at the end of projects. This has now become formalised in Horizon 2020 with Impact (and its sub sets of exploitation and...

Civil Society importance is increasing day by day especially in the developing world where it is becoming the third sector after the public and private sector.Moreover, non-governmental organizations are being indispensable partners to international agencies, regional decision makers as well as local actors by bringing innovative ideas and solutions to various social problems.To a larger extent, the 'World Bank' has considered the participation of these 'agents of change' as a major tool to impact the overall social development process.Acknowledging this important role, the LAU-LDN 'NGO...

Writing a letter is easy; but writing a convincing and purposeful letter is definitely not..!However, sending out solicitation letters is simple, but this does not guarantee that you will reach your fundraising goal. This is why a good solicitation letter will certainly create a good impression on the other party and may work wonders in your endeavor while seeking support by increasing your chances for a donation or even a pledge. In return, Thank-you letters are one of the most important communication tools that a donor receives from you. They remind donors that they made the right decision...

The John Smith Memorial Trust a non-profit organisation in London is currently recruiting Fellows for both its 2012 and 2013 Fellowship Programmes ‘Building a Rule of Law Leadership Network in the Middle East’. The Programme is sponsored by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.The JSMT Rule of Law Fellowship is designed for outstanding individuals who are already leaders in their country and have been change agents in their field. Selection to the Fellowship is competitive and requires each applicant to outline an intended Action Plan, how they believe they will put into practice the...

This workshop focuses on the key elements of the non-profit marketing. It describes the major similarities and differences vis-a-vis the traditional or commercial marketing. It provides as well a general overview about the essential marketing tools and techniques and their effect on the social behaviors with a professional approach. Who should attend:• Activists who want to create a social change • Professionals working on health or social issues • Practitioners who want to apply new skills in the field Learning objectives:• Usage of commercial marketing tools to create social and behavior...

Why and how people and organizations give varies. Individuals mainly give because they are presented with a giving opportunity that motivates them. In turn, foundations give based on their specific defined philanthropic focus and goals, whereas a small part of donations from charitable contributions comes from corporations which seek to invest in community well-being.NGOs should then look at who the givers are and note who they give to — then connect the dots knowing that philanthropy is not necessarily compassion in action. It will often, if not mostly, be an investment in entities that...

Funding Agencies have recently begun to encourage the use of concept notes as a way for applicants to obtain feedback on their ideas and projects. The major purpose from the agencies’ point of view is to help those applicants develop more competitive projects and to save time by eliminating those that are not likely to be funded. However, the applicants' purpose in developing a concept note is to capture the interest of the funder and demonstrate that the idea proposed is worthy of further consideration. Through it, applicants can tell the reader what the project is, why it is important, and...

This seminar equips team leaders and middle level managers who want to enhance and maximize their management potential with the necessary information and skills that help them begin transforming their groups’ work into teams’ outcome. This innovative one-day seminar is designed to help you discover new methods about how to create synergy, maximize abilities, cope with group’s problems to turn it into a productive unit. Click here for registration  Subscribe here for our newsletter