By the end of this webinar recording you should be able to: Explain what an NGO governing body is and why we have them Identify which responsibilities are for NGO management and which are for the governing body Describe what a balanced governing body should look like Identify how your…
The consideration of risk and how risk is managed is particularly important for charities because their governance structure means that those who are ultimately responsible for the charity, its Trustees, are not normally involved in the day to day running of its operations.
3 case studies on how organisational development has worked in practice, exploring leadership transition, decision making in times of crisis, and challenges with governance.
Who would find this resource useful? Trustees of large and international not-for-profit organisations. An organisation would use this resource when... …looking to develop a framework for governance best practice and practically applying these principles to the everyday operations of your organisation. How can this resource help? Each section within the…
Who would find this resource useful? Those wishing to set up and run a charity. The Charity Commission is a non-ministerial department of the UK government and it's purpose is to register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence. An…
Who would find this resource useful? Whether you’re leading an established nonprofit or starting one from scratch, or whether you’re a CEO, volunteer board chair or staff lead for the board, this guide is for you. An organisation might use this resource when... …wanting to understand how to build and…
Who would find this resource useful? Board members and executives of conservation NGOs wishing to understand the steps to create an effective board. An organisation might use this resource when... …looking to deliver a similar style introductory presentation on good governance.
Strong boards have trustees with a mix of professional skills, personal experience and different perspectives. The ideal combination depends on your charity's purpose and strategy. A skills audit can help you find that combination.
Biodiversity conservation is essentially a social process. It involves working with people to make decisions about how they will access, use, value and protect nature. Conservation inevitably entails both social costs and benefits, and the social context is likely to impact the efficiency and effectiveness of any conservation initiative. However,…
Synopsis BirdLife Cyprus, like most conservation organisations, started from a purely voluntary basis and gradually grew into an organisation that employs about 10 staff, making it a medium sized organisation in Cyprus. On the one hand it is lucky to have a long serving Council whose members provide stability, on the…
Is your NGO starting to grow or are you just starting out, and need to outline internal policies and procedures? This document outlines different sections typically found in a Policy & Procedures manual, highlighting sections such as general principles, banking & cash management, statutory compliance and many others.
This tool is similar to the Funding Tracker and the Funding Tracker - Organisations vs. Programmes, in that it allows you to catalogue and manage your salaries and time costing's according to different donors and funders. Make sure to also download the…
Is your NGO starting to grow or are you just starting out, and need to clarify/outline internal roles? This document outlines different organisational roles within NGOs, detailing the types of responsibilities typically appointed to the individuals holding these roles.
If you are looking for an easy way to organise your annual work plan, so that you can better manage your daily, weekly, and monthly activities, then this excel spread sheet may help!
Who would find this resource useful? This guide is written primarily for the Board members and Chief Executives of conservation NGOs, as well as Partner Development Officers and other advisers. It may be useful to other organisations too. An organisation might use this resource when... …reviewing their governance. Most successful…
Who would find this resource useful? Any organisation going through a planning or strengthening process, and organisations that enable others to build their capacity or increase organisational strengthening. An organisation might use this resource when…. ...considering what are the key domains of an organisational strengthening process, and the different approaches to analyse,…
Who would find this resource useful? Anyone developing organisational policies. An organisation might use this resource when…. ...Putting together a policy brief. How can this resource help? This small guidance document is an annex to the resource Stakeholder Engagement Handbook. It contains useful, straight-forward guidance and suggestions on…
Who would find this resource useful? Anyone developing governing documents for an organisation including: Financial Statement Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Code of Ethics Conflict of Interest Policy Document Management Policy Gift Acceptance Policy Whistleblower Policy An organisation might use this resource when…. When: strengthening policies and procedures for organisational…
Who would find this resource useful? Organisation leaders, board members or anyone responsible for (or working to strengthen) good governance within an organisation An organisation might use this resource when…. This website covers a broad range of topics within governance and so provides useful guidance in a variety of situations…
Who would find this resource useful? Organisation leaders, board members or anyone responsible for (or working to strengthen) good governance within an organisation An organisation might use this resource when…. This website covers a broad range of topics within governance and so provides useful guidance in a variety of situations…
Who would find this resource useful? Organisation leaders, board members or anyone responsible for (or working to strengthen) good governance within an organisation. Written for NGOs in Hong Kong but transferable to other countries and contexts. An organisation might use this resource when…. When working to establish and strengthen: Organisational…
Who would find this resource useful? The toolkit has been primarily designed for environmental organisations, community-based organisations, women’s groups, and umbrella organisations in the Pacific. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a different institutional context.…
Who would find this resource useful? It has been primarily designed for organisations, advocacy groups and umbrella organisations in Uganda. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a different institutional context. An organisation might use…
Who would find this resource useful? It has been primarily designed for organisations, advocacy groups and umbrella organisations in Belize. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a different institutional context. An organisation might use…
Who would find this resource useful? It has been primarily designed for organisations, faith-based groups, women’s groups and umbrella organisations in India. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a different institutional context. An organisation…
Who would find this resource useful? It has been primarily designed for non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, advocacy groups and umbrella organisations in Sierra Leone. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a different institutional context. …
Who would find this resource useful? The toolkit has been primarily designed for environmental organisations, community-based organisations, women’s groups, religious groups and disability groups in Trinidad and Tobago. However, the accountability principles are in many ways applicable to any type of organisation and the tools could be adapted to a…
Who would find this resource useful? Anyone new to organisational governance or who is supporting strengthening of an organisation’s governance and accountability An organisation might use this resource when…. Anyone involved in reviewing or strengthening an organisation’s governance structures and board management, or training others in the basics of organisational…
This is primarily a governance guide with a focus on ICT. Don’t worry, we won’t use technical terms (unless we have to) and we’ll explain ourselves wherever and whenever we can. ICT stands for “Information and Communication Technology”. Also known as IT, it refers to the tools we use to…
Who would find this tool useful? Anyone looking at how an organisation should be conducted ethically, through a broad spectrum of areas, such as Fundraising, HR, Governance, Partnerships, Finance, Communications, Organisational Management, etc. An organisation might use this resource when…. Reviewing their organisation's operations, taking into account its principles,…
Who would find this tool useful? Anyone looking at how an organisation should be conducted ethically, through a broad spectrum of areas, such as Fundraising, HR, Governance, Partnerships, Finance, Communications, Organisational Management, etc. An organisation might use this resource when…. Reviewing their organisation's operations, taking into account its principles,…
Who would find this tool useful? Anyone looking at how an organisation should be conducted ethically, through a broad spectrum of areas, such as Fundraising, HR, Governance, Partnerships, Finance, Communications, Organisational Management, etc. An organisation might use this resource when…. Reviewing their organisation's operations, taking into account its principles,…
Who would find this resource useful? Individuals and organisations with little experience of establishing online networks or communities. An organisation might use this resource when…. Establishing an online network or community. How can this resource help? It provides a checklist to help you think about what you want to accomplish…
Who would find this resource useful? Networking practitioners as well as other professionals wishing to establish a network An organisation might use this resource when…. When defining, setting up, managing or governing a formal network. How can this resource help? This is a hands-on guide for setting up, managing and…
