As development professionals or fundraisers, we often hear this term ‘resource mobilization’. It is a term for a. collecting resources, and b. mobilizing them or making use of these resources for our cause. An organization may require many resources to function, like financial resource (money), … [Read more...] about Organizational Preparedness for Resource Mobilization
United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program for Bachelors & Masters Study in Agriculture, Environment, Gender, NGO management & More
Deadline: 1 February 2016 The U.S. Congress funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is currently inviting applications for its United States–South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program that provides opportunities for Master’s and Bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program for Bachelors & Masters Study in Agriculture, Environment, Gender, NGO management & More
SWOT Analysis for NGOs
Only NGOs that perform well are likely to survive and grow in the long term. Organisation’s that fail to manage themselves appropriately, struggle to achieve their mission and find it difficult to create real change are likely to ultimately found themselves cast by the wayside in favor of more … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis for NGOs
Mango Guide to Financial Governance for NGOs
NGOs exist for the benefit of their beneficiaries. The NGO’s governing body is entrusted with responsibility for overseeing the organisation on behalf of the beneficiaries. For this reason, governing body members are often called ‘trustees’. They act as stewards, representing and protecting the … [Read more...] about Mango Guide to Financial Governance for NGOs
NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
Board members play a critical role in the development and success of non-profit organisations. Sometimes referred to as a Board of Trustees, these volunteers act as guardians for your organisation who protect and maintain the core values and purposes of the organisation. As a collective body, the … [Read more...] about NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
NGO Management: Using Consultants in your Organisation
Successful organisations have great staff at their heart. Your staff have the greatest influence on the success or failure of your organisation and the cause you are fighting for. With limited budgets it can be difficult for non-profit organisations to maintain a staff with all of the skills they … [Read more...] about NGO Management: Using Consultants in your Organisation
Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
Getting information about your cause or organisation to your audience has simultaneously never been easier and harder! As difficult as that is to comprehend, take a moment to consider the online world. We have access to all of the worlds information at our fingertips and tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Create a Brilliant Online Newspaper for your NGO with Paper.li
How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organisations, indeed almost every non profit got started by either an individual or group of people volunteering their time. Even the biggest development organisations in the world such as the United Nations use volunteers from all around the world to increase … [Read more...] about How to Motivate Volunteers in your NGO: A Free Guide
Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
Public speaking is something that a lot of us fear, yet it remains crucial to persuading people to believe in our cause. If we can’t speak confidently about why our organisation and related issues matter then why would anyone, be it a donor or volunteer, support us? The best public speakers are able … [Read more...] about Expert public speaking advice for NGO leaders
Some Tips on Financial Planning and Budget Management for NGOs
The golden rule for financial planning and budgeting is to approach it as a strategic process. First of all, it is important to understand that the future of your NGO and its capacity to affect the life of your community depends on your abilities to secure funding in order to develop projects. Bear … [Read more...] about Some Tips on Financial Planning and Budget Management for NGOs
