Fundraising for community preparedness guidebook

As part of its commitment to increase and strengthen the capacities of local NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs) in Asia, the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) and Give2Asia launched the fundraising for community preparedness: a practical guide for CBOs.

This is the third guidebook in a series of five under the NGO disaster preparedness program. It aims to strengthen the capacity of NGOs and CBOs to raise funds to sustain their disaster preparedness programs. Many CBOs in Asia have mobilized funds to support DRR programs that mitigate the damages brought by calamities and to curb risks and impacts. However, budget allocations for DRR are often inadequate and CBOs are left at crossroads on how to continue supporting vulnerable communities.

This guidebook features easy to understand language and offers practical tools in mobilizing funds. It also tackles principles, current trends and ground realities in resource mobilization. It offers ethical tips for CBOs so they can be self-reliant and be more capable of raising funds for their DRR activities. IIRR and Give2Asia hope that this guidebook will help CBOs in Asia to enhance their fundraising skills so they can continue to be the primary catalysts for community resilience.