Key Elements of a Strategic Budget for Civil Society Organizations
A strategic budget is a financial compass for civil society organizations that helps to stay on course as they work to fulfill their mission in a sustainable, coherent, and effective way. More than just a planning tool, it reflects not only what is currently possible, but also what is truly needed to operate under optimal […]
Five Best Practices for Partner-Oriented Donors
Donors play a vital role in sustaining the work of civil society organizations. But beyond financial support, what actions do partner-oriented donors take to truly help us advance our missions? In this article, we highlight five best practices that define a partner-oriented donor. Tonatiuh Paz Aguilar, Senior Consultant at COMETA What Do We Mean by […]
Trust in High-Level Strategic Facilitation: Why is Trust Key, and How Can We Build It?
When we look for high-level strategic facilitation, we don’t just need someone to guide the conversation or help us follow an agenda. What we truly need is a process that: — María Mac Gregor, Junior Consultant at Colectivo Meta. We want a space where every voice matters and where we can move forward realistically and […]
Tips for Funding Horizontal Learning
Funding horizontal learning is crucial for organizations to effectively navigate complex challenges and maximize collaborative resource use. This approach fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and cooperation, strengthening both individual organizations and the sector. For donors, investing in these spaces not only empowers organizations at an individual level but also enhances coordination and collective impact across the […]
Strategic resource management for civil society organizations
Civil society organizations know the need for resources to conduct our activities. But do we know what they are and how we can use them? In this article we will talk about strategic resource management. Keep reading and find out the relevance of an institutional budget to represent the organization’s strategic priorities instead of the […]
A strategic budget is crucial to the goals of civil society organizations
When we discuss civil society organizations’ (CSOs) missions, we rarely consider the financial resources needed to achieve them. Therefore, CSOs need a strategic budget to fully accomplish their Theory of Change and cover their operating expenses. What is a strategic budget? The strategic budget clearly reflects the organization’s financial needs and provides a compass that […]
10 financial health risks for civil society organizations
Financial health for civil society organizations (CSOs) is often an easily overlooked topic because organizations usually focus on setting and meeting their goals. However, long-term success and stable growth are more associated with adequately managing economic resources. Below you will find a discussion about ten financial health risks faced by CSOs. 1. One person in […]