Implementation follows the steps and deadlines set in the phase of planning. For instance, if your plan says that by the end of the first month the training manual should be completed, you have to make sure that the person or group in charge of the training manual are progressing their work in a … [Read more...] about Implementation of Youth Development Projects
Monitoring of Youth Development Projects
You should be able to determine whether an activity has been successfully completed or not by following the planned timetable. If you notice that an activity has not been completed, then you should list all the reasons why this has happened and measures you have taken to reduce the damage (refer to … [Read more...] about Monitoring of Youth Development Projects
End of the Project: Evaluation and Reporting for Youth Development Projects
After the end of the activities, the project enters its conclusive phase. The outputs of the project should be delivered and reports should be written for the donors and other interested stakeholders. This is the moment for all the members of the organisation to gather again and discuss about the … [Read more...] about End of the Project: Evaluation and Reporting for Youth Development Projects
Types of Evaluation that can be undertaken for Youth Development Projects
1) Final Evaluation. This is normally among the requirements of the donors. You should write a detailed report explaining how the project reached its targets and how the target groups benefited from participating in the project. The final evaluation gives the implementing organisation crucial … [Read more...] about Types of Evaluation that can be undertaken for Youth Development Projects
Financial Management of Youth Development Projects
Financial management consists in allocating a budget for a proposed project, monitoring that the existing budget is sufficient to complete all the activities planned and also reporting on the financial story of the project during the final evaluation and reporting process. Financial management is … [Read more...] about Financial Management of Youth Development Projects
Planning the Financial Management Process for Youth Development Projects
The financial management process develops in 3 phases; Planning, Organising and Reporting Planning consists in identifying financial resources and match them with the requirements of the project. Planning means to calculate the estimated cost of each of the planned activities to draft the budget of … [Read more...] about Planning the Financial Management Process for Youth Development Projects
Financial Implementation of Youth Development Projects
As for the project implementation, financial implementation means to monitor the development of the project to understand whether the project is meeting its targets and, if not, how to intervene to rectify the situation. Financial Implementation involves the development of policies and procedures … [Read more...] about Financial Implementation of Youth Development Projects
Monitoring the Finances for Youth Development Projects
Monitoring involves controlling that the financial resources are used in accordance to the agreed financial plan. A good way to approach monitoring is to write monthly reports in which all the expenses are listed, explained and compared to the projected costs. In doing so, the organisation will know … [Read more...] about Monitoring the Finances for Youth Development Projects
Roles of the Project Coordinator in relation to Financial Management
The Project Coordinator might or might not be directly involved in the various phases of Financial Planning. Yet, it is crucial that the Project Coordinator monitors the activities of the Financial Team to ensure continuity and consistency with the other phases of planning and implementing the … [Read more...] about Roles of the Project Coordinator in relation to Financial Management
How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
This Guide aims to provide basic tips and ideas to help your organisation in the process of developing successful fundraising strategies. This guide targets organisations that are relatively new. As such, you will find general information about how to build a strong identity for your NGO in relation … [Read more...] about How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
