In today's fast-paced professional environment, following up effectively is a critical skill. Whether you're chasing a client for feedback, a colleague for input, or a connection for a potential opportunity, the art of the follow-up can make or break your success.
Grace Tolulope is one of those names that will one day echo across the African continent. If you don't know her yet, get ready, because her story is one that inspires, that makes us believe that change is in our hands.
Securing grant funding is a critical aspect of ensuring the sustainability and growth of nonprofit organisations. Conducting thorough grant prospect research allows nonprofits to identify funders whose missions and funding priorities align with their programmes.
As a professional grant writer, I have learnt that crafting objectives following the SMART framework-Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound-is fundamental to developing strong, results-driven proposals.
The process of composing a grant proposal is inherently complex, requiring meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the funder's priorities. Despite the critical importance of securing funding for impactful projects, many applicants encounter rejection due to avoidable errors. This article outlines ten prevalent mistakes that frequently lead to the rejection of grant proposals and offers strategic recommendations to circumvent these pitfalls.
The Cape Verdean Olympic Academy, together with the Cape Verdean Olympic Committee (COC), will make the public presentation of the Comunidade365 platform next Wednesday, 5 February at the COC headquarters, at 5pm, in Achada de Santo António and via zoom.
In a company's journey, reaching milestones such as 5, 10, 15 or 20 years of experience represents much more than just a number. They are years of learning, adapting and growing, in which the accumulated experience and knowledge of the market become invaluable assets. In the social sector, this same principle takes on an even deeper dimension.
In 2024, WeCare faced challenges and achieved success, publishing 461 opportunities and participating in 34 projects in Cape Verde and globally. It completed the Sport BootCamp, training more than 200 promoters, and launched Comunidade365. With 4358.1 KhW generated by solar panels, the organisation is committed to the environment and social entrepreneurship.
The Christmas season is upon us and with it comes countless requests for donations for families at risk. Christmas awakens in us a deep reflection on the true meaning of family, and we all wish, at least at this time, that ours was safe. However, it is important to remember that the vulnerability of these families is not limited to this time of year.
The 3rd edition of the Sport Accelerator Lab certifies 10 trainees, who began their training on 3 [...]
