NGO Management

Here are some ways in which volunteers can help you in raising funds for your organization: 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 how… [Read More]

As an NGO you are accountable to donors, project partners, local communities, and considering these, experts have suggested four aspects of accountability for an NGO. Upward Accountability: This refers to the responsibility of an NGO towards being accountable to funders, donors, and government institutions. As an organization, you are answerable to donors and funders about… [Read More]

A communications plan is a document that guides the external communications efforts of an organization. It helps an NGO strategically focus its communication and outreach efforts around a certain set of goals – usually the mission and objectives of an organization. A communications plan is necessary to help an NGO effectively promote its work in… [Read More]

With the internet becoming an integral part of everyone’s lives, online perception and reputation have taken the center stage for any business or any organization. In this context, so many studies have been conducted and many more are underway in a quest to understand the trends, interests, and needs of various customer segments. This data… [Read More]

A good concept note must explain the entire project idea, objectives, strategies, and plan of action clearly and concisely. Here are the key characteristics of a proper concept note, and things one should keep in mind: Concise and Coherent A concept note covers all the critical sections of a proposal, but in a concise manner…. [Read More]

Writing proposals for funding is one of the most crucial aspects of any NGO. Proposals are important for any organization, as they decide the success or failure of an organization. No matter how big or small your organization is you cannot get away from writing a project proposal. As an NGO staff, you might be… [Read More]

In a charity organisation, membership can be of various forms. It also depends on the structure of the organisation. In some cases, membership is referred to as trustee and in others as supporters. Having membership for supporters is beneficial in various ways: Fees against specific benefits: One can charge membership fees, which could be monthly… [Read More]

The issue of raising money to support operating costs and staffing has always been challenging for NGOs. If you are applying for funding to a grant-maker, it is important to not under-estimate the hidden costs which should also be included in the budget. For example, rent, rates, IT, utilities, support staff etc. For staff whose… [Read More]

Change management is a difficult aspect of a Director’s job and needs to be handled with sensitivity, especially if you are to take your staff with you rather than create upset and discord. Overall, most people do not like change. They feel threatened by it and often can feel unsettled and insecure because they are… [Read More]