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Welcome to NGO Handbook Wiki site.
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Getting started
I. NGO Overview
Definitions, fundamental nature, classification, types, numbers, history of the NGO sector
II. NGO Country Profiles
The NGO sector in particular nations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia, North America, Ocean, South America.
III. NGO Organization
Mission and vision statemetns, organizational documents, governing body, human resources
Contents
Legal
A. Types of legal structures
B. Why incorporate?
C. Registering an NGO
D. Tax-exempt status
- Advantages
- How to obtain tax-exempt status
Financial
A. Operating Budget
B. Accounting Practices
Fundraising
A. Sources of Funding
B. Foundation Grants
C. Grantmaking
- Writing a fundraising proposal
- Examples of successful proposals
D. Business support
E. Government grants
F. Individual donors
G. Income producing ventures/special events
Marketing
A. Overview of Marketing for NGOs
B. Strategic Communications: How to Create a Successful Public Relations and Marketing Plan
C. Marketing Technologies and Strategies
D. Campaign Techniques
E. What is Social Marketing
F. Communication Tools
Project Management
A. Overview
B. Project Management Life Cycle
C. Project Management Better Practices
D. Project and Program Evaluation
E. Impact Assessments
F. Risk Assessment
Networking and Partnerships
A. Partnering with NGOs
B. Partnering with the United Nations
C. Best Practices for Establishing Partnerships
Strategic Planning
A. Overview
B. Steps in Strategic Planning
C. SWOT Analysis
NGO Accountability and Ethics
A. Overview of NGO Ethics
B. Methods of Enhancing Accountability
- Voluntary codes of conduct as guidelines
- Self-certification
- Certification
- Accreditation
- Rating organizations/third-party evaluations/watchdog
- Award programs
- Information agencies
C. Codes of Ethics
How to Start an NGO
- What to Do
- Start up funds
- Organizing Documents
- Establishing the Board of Directors
- Funding and fundraising
- Office management
Appendix: Detailed Index
