Crowd Funding For Non-profits.

Crowd funding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people typically via the internet. Crowd funding is a type of crowd sourcing that enables internet users to put together their financial assets in order to complete a project.

Many crowd funding campaigns mainly center around activities for example running marathons and organizing garage sales but the call to action mainly takes place online because the power of masses in any sphere of life is unchallengeable.

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Professional Development Grants

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.

PDGs support training-related costs, including registration fees and tuition, meals and accommodations, books and materials, international travel, visa fees, and local transportation.

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Anti-Corruption in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - August

This online course seeks to promote awareness on the key role anti-corruption plays in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and facilitate knowledge and understanding of practical examples and key tools to enhance integration of anti-corruption in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) measurement and monitoring. The programme will also introduce participants to the importance of aligning national sustainable development and anti-corruption strategies.

The programme will also introduce participants to the importance of aligning national sustainable development and anti-corruption strategies.

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ALL PEOPLE ARE BANK NOTES

While in one of the weekly panel meetings I attend, one of the members all of a sudden spoke out all of us are bank notes and each one has a value! Then he proceeded to explain: "Let’s consider the Uganda currency…the 50k note has the highest value; and that with the lowest value is that of 1k. But we also have coins where the value descends from 1k to 50. " He then tasked us to always strive to be a bigger note.

The analogy calls a big discussion that I may not be in position to present today, but I will only share what I feel is closely related to institutional development. To begin with, the analogy teaches us that not all employs are of the same value…some are 50k notes and are always by the at the heart of the company. Even if they woke up one day and announced their resignation, their boss would plead with them, and of course you can guess what would follow.

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PROVISION OF EARLY LEARNING CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN UGANDA IS STILL A MYTH

According to the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), the Early Childhood Development (ECD) policy in the education sector was approved in 2007. Early childhood Development Education is offered to children of 3 to 5 years in ECD centres (commonly called nursery schools). It is aimed at providing early stimulation of the brain to provide social and learning advancement throughout life and instill essential values like trust, curiosity and social interaction.

The ECD curriculum is articulated in a comprehensive learning frame work. For purposes of accessibility by all caregivers, it has been translated from English, Uganda’s official language into Kiswahili and 16 major local languages of Runyoro/Rutooro, Runyankole/Rukiga, Luganda, Lukonzo, Lugbarati, Kumam, Lusoga, Pokot, Lebthu, Alur, Acholi, Ngakarimojongo, Ateso, Lango, Lubwisi and Dhopadhola. The learning framework is outcome and competence based and condemns examinations that are given to children but rather encourages continuous assessment.

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TRAINING IS KEY IN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Training is not just important to organizations, it is vital! It presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees.
So, what are the benefits?

Improved employee performance – the employee who receives the necessary training is more able to perform in their job. The training will give the employee a greater understanding of their responsibilities within their role, and in turn build their confidence.

Improved employee satisfaction and morale – the investment in training that a company makes shows employees that they are valued.

Addressing weaknesses – Most employees will have some weaknesses in their workplace skills. A training program allows you to strengthen those skills that each employee needs to improve. Increased productivity and adherence to quality standards.

Reduced employee turnover – staff are more likely to feel valued if they are invested in and therefore, less likely to change employers. Training and development is seen as an additional company benefit.

The importance of training your employees – both new and experienced – really cannot be underestimated!