NGO Management

We are sure you understand the reasons why your NGO both needs and merits funding – to further its mission and values, to run and implement the programs and projects, to plan for future programs, to ensure you hire and retain your amazing staff, and to spread the word about your work. But as the core competency… [Read More]

Articles of Incorporation provide the legal description to your NGO by establishing the organisation’s existence as per government rules. The articles of incorporation define your organisation’s purpose and describe the operational processes and membership details. The number of articles required will largely depend on the country laws. While drafting the article of incorporation, check with… [Read More]

NGO and development sector professionals work in difficult and challenging circumstances. With limited resources and continuously changing complex and dynamic situations, an NGO professional has to be on toes all the time to adapt to the environment. Working in this sector demands dynamic personalities, leadership qualities and management aptitude and skills. Do you have it… [Read More]

Facebook is an important platform for non government organizations (NGOs), especially those in the developing world. As the developing world comes online, they do so through their mobile devices, and for them, the Internet is Facebook. For NGOs in the developing world, an effective presence on Facebook is becoming vital. It is a way to… [Read More]

Fundraising strategies that were effective a decade back cannot be put to use today, and therefore NGOs should update themselves to cope with changing fundraising techniques and methods. As an NGO practitioner you might be well accustomed to raising funds through proposal writing, door-to-door collections, corporate partnerships, direct calls, etc., but these days there is a… [Read More]

Here are some ways in which volunteers can help you in raising funds for your organization: 1. Bringing in passion and enthusiasm: Volunteers are passionate people who are contributing their time towards a cause. This makes them special. They like to associate with your organization because of their passion, now it is up to you… [Read More]

Follow these tips for thanking your organization’s financial supporters. Act fast: Thank your donor at the first available opportunity using the most personable means at your disposal. If you can either thank them in person or pick up the phone to show your appreciation. Get the basics right: Some donors, especially international funders, expect certain… [Read More]

When you contact or meet a donor, first impressions count, and avoiding these mistakes will help you put your best foot forward. Mistake #1: Not introducing yourself Do not send an email to a donor without any introduction. Donors see many emails that only contain a funding request similar to this one: “Can you fund our work… [Read More]

Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are mostly found… [Read More]

Here are a few tips on how to write engaging case studies to demonstrate the impact of your work: Start right: Set the pace of the case study right from the beginning. Start off at a very interesting note; create a mental image for the reader about the situation. Or, start with an emotionally engaging… [Read More]