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Table of Contents

I. NGO Overview

Definitions, fundamental nature, classification, types, numbers, history of the NGO sector

II. NGO Country Profiles
The NGO sector in particular nations

III. NGO Organization
Mission and vision statements, organizational documents, governing body, human resources

Legal

A. Types of legal structures

B. Why incorporate?

C. Registering an NGO

D. Tax-exempt status

1. Advantages
2. How to obtain tax-exempt status

Financial

A. Operating Budget

B. Accounting Practices

Fundraising

A. Sources of Funding

B. Foundation Grants

C. Grantmaking

1. Writing a fundraising proposal
2. 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

1. Voluntary codes of conduct as guidelines
2. Self-certification
3. Certification
4. Accreditation
5. Rating organizations/third-party evaluations/watchdog
6. Award programs
7. Information agencies

C. Codes of Ethics

How to Start an NGO

1. What to Do
2. Start up funds
3. Organizing Documents
4. Establishing the Board of Directors
5. Funding and fundraising
6. Office management

Appendix: Detailed Index