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
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
Policy for Book Keeping and Record Maintenance in NGOs
Page 3 6.2.2 Procedures for Fund Disbursements • All requests for payments are to be made using the appropriate forms. • Requests for payments are to be properly substantiated with bills/receipts and essential documents. • Requests for payments are prepared by accountant and submitted … [Read more...] about Policy for Book Keeping and Record Maintenance in NGOs
Payment Procedures
Page 2 6.2 Fund Disbursement All payments be made either by cheque or cash. 6.2.1 Payment by Cheque (1) Payment for Purchases Payment against purchases exceeding ______ shall be made by cheque. (2) Payment for Services Rendered a. Payments for Staff Salaries i . Payment … [Read more...] about Payment Procedures
NGO Finance Policy
Page 1 6.1 Fund Receipt 6.1.1 Sources of Funds NGO receives funds from the following sources: i. Dollar supported project fund. ii. Membership fees. iii. Income from short term professional services and consultancy assignments undertaken by NGO. iv. Grants Donations … [Read more...] about NGO Finance Policy
5. Fixed Assets Policy for NGOs
5.1 Purpose To carry out its activities, NGO needs material resources. The quality of these resources is dependent upon how they are used. Material resources are in large part durable goods, which need to be well-managed to be maintained in good condition. These goods include stationary, tables, … [Read more...] about 5. Fixed Assets Policy for NGOs
4. Procurement Policy for NGOs
4.1 Purpose The purchase of goods and services is necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. The aim of the internal control system for the supplying of goods and services is to ensure orders are handled by individuals having skills in evaluating what purchases are required from … [Read more...] about 4. Procurement Policy for NGOs
3. Computer Policy for NGO Office Management
3.1 Purpose NGO seeks to effectively manage the computer system for guiding the use, maintenance and security of the computer equipment. Employees are responsible for ensuring that the procedures and policies suggested here are followed. 3.2 Use Using computer equipment requires particular … [Read more...] about 3. Computer Policy for NGO Office Management
2. Communications Policy for NGO Office Management
2.1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to control and reduce the communication cost in an effective way. Telephones are the most convenient and fastest mode of communication but for long distance communication, they are expensive. There are other modes for fast communication such as … [Read more...] about 2. Communications Policy for NGO Office Management
Policy for Annual Performance Evaluation at NGOs
(3) Annual Performance Evaluation The annual performance evaluation is the analysis, based on documentation from previous stages of the process, of an employee’s work record. The evaluation addresses two fundamental questions. The first relates to the past and involves verifying what was … [Read more...] about Policy for Annual Performance Evaluation at NGOs
