HIGGS Research_COVID-19 & Nonprofits : The Day After

For HIGGS, as for many other organizations, the previous period was a period of restructuring the way we operate. At the same time, it brought a process -to be gradually completed-of data review, review of needs and mode of analysis of specific elements of the Greek NPO ecosystem. Experiencing a relatively calm phase during July-August…

Useful Reading Material for Non-Profits

Find useful material with good practices that will help you improve your efficiency and the operations of your organization, as well as suggestions for tackling new challenges: Lessening The Risk Of Coronavirus At Nonprofits Create engaging infographics and reports in minutes Facebook Fundraisers Tips, Trends, and Benchmark Data 5 Reasons Sponsors Ignore Your Emails How…

A Decade of Social Impact Development

Social Impact Assessment has developed greatly in the past decade all over the world. A major milestone in this development in Israel was the establishment of Midot – a unique Israeli non-profit organization (NPO) which I have had the privilege to lead as CEO for the past 7 years. It is founded as a partnership…

Measuring social impact in the nonprofit sector

Organizations that are active in the field of Civil Society aim to create a positive social impact through their work and especially through their projects’ implementation. Being able to use their sources efficiently and effectively in order to maximize their results and thus to help alleviate social problems is a key requirement for all organizations.…

Internship at HIGGS: Students’ Experience

Elisa Pagiolari – Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Peloponnese 1/1/2018-31/3/2018 A few months ago, I had the chance to apply for an internship through the University of Peloponnese, where I am studying. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to do an internship in a Nonprofit Organization. Through my personal research,…

Introduction to Creative Conflict Resolution

NPOs are considered hubs of cooperation, teamwork, social innovation, and solidarity. However, conflicts, disagreements, and tensions may arise in NPOs as in any other field, thus undermining the harmonious atmosphere of communication and creative thinking. During the course of HIGGS’s Bootcamp we pointed out that in the process of assessing the needs of a project,…

Thoughts on Social Cooperative Enterprises

Truth is it has been a long time since I first thought about writing to you about the topic of Social Cooperative Enterprises, Social Economy Record and the financial tools used respectively, as I was conflicted with what should I write with regard to the matter. Nevertheless, Mr. Chouliaras, co-founder of HIGGS, had already delved…

The Volunteering Program of Athens University of Economics and Business «AUEB Volunteers»

The volunteers are the driving force of the Civil Society. Especially, when it comes to volunteers with abilities and the proper characteristics that any Non-Governmental Organization needs, then we’re talking about gems. Wishing to create a connection between the community of Athens University of Economics and Business, namely the students, the teaching staff and the…

Calls for Funding

Erasmus+ Programme: Call for proposals 2018 End of Submission: Different Deadlines from 1st February – 26th  April 2018   EuropeAid: Supporting Civil Society Dialogue Between EU and Turkey Grant Scheme End of Submission: 16 February 2018   Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) Topics End of Submission: 1st March 2018 – Raising Awareness on migrant’s…

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