How NGOs can develop their Management Policies

Management policies are framed by institutions to effectively manage their staff members. Policies help reduce risks associated with institutional management. They also help us remain compliant with existing laws and regulations in managing employees. As NGOs are also institutions, it is important for them to maintain standard practices and procedures. It is equally important for them to document these standard practices and procedures for improved transparency, good governance and accountability. Donor agencies often get impressed on seeing written policies maintained by NGOs for managing their staff and organizations.

A major advantage to have a management policy is that it reduces unnecessary conflicts, questions and misunderstandings that normally arise among employees. If employees are informed about existing policies of their offices, they are less likely to create problems. Therefore, it is important for NGOs to develop their management policy for establishing effective governance styles.

Here we are providing some basic details for NGOs on how to develop their management policies:

• How to identify different types of staff members in NGOs
• Listing out Categories of Staff in the NGO Management Policy
• How to develop a Staff Recruitment Process in NGOs
• Developing Salary and Other Benefits for NGO Staff
• Policy for Working Days and Hours for NGOs
• Travel Policy for Staff in NGOs
• NGO Employee Termination Policy
• Performance Management for Staff Members in NGOs