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Building a Sustainable NGO: Funding, Partnerships & Accountability
ByStephanie Fuentes 23/04/202520/05/2025

You can start an NGO with a powerful idea and a handful of committed people. But…

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Cross-Continent Banking and Transfers for NGOs: What You Need to Know
ByStephanie Fuentes 22/04/202520/05/2025

Transferring money across continents as an NGO isn’t as simple as wiring cash from one bank…

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Understanding FATF Guidelines: What NGOs Need to Know
ByStephanie Fuentes 16/04/202520/05/2025

If your NGO receives international funding, works in high-risk areas, or partners with other nonprofits across…

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How to Operate an NGO Across Continents: Strategic & Legal Insights
ByStephanie Fuentes 08/04/202520/05/2025

Running an NGO in multiple countries? That’s both a dream and a logistical puzzle. It’s a…

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Cross-Continent Compliance for NGOs: How to Stay Clean, Legal, and Fundable
ByStephanie Fuentes 05/04/202520/05/2025

To be blunt, the bigger you get as an NGO, the bigger the target on your…

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Best Practices for NGO Governance & Internal Controls
Byadmin 05/04/202520/05/2025

You can do everything right programmatically—great vision, good people, meaningful work—but if your NGO’s internal structure…

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Understanding the Difference Between Traditional Nonprofits and International NGOs
ByStephanie Fuentes 04/04/202520/05/2025

In the vast and diverse world of social impact, “nonprofit” and “NGO” are terms often used…

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Common Compliance Pitfalls NGOs Must Avoid in 2025
ByStephanie Fuentes 19/03/202520/05/2025

Here’s the thing—compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. For NGOs, it’s about protecting your mission, your…

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Leading with Integrity: What Nonprofit Leaders and Boards Need to Thrive
ByStephanie Fuentes 14/03/202520/05/2025

Unpacks the responsibilities of nonprofit founders and board members, explores board development, ethical decision-making, conflict resolution, and succession planning. Features insights from the NAWA Boards in Gear guide and leadership trends in the NGO sector.

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From Vision to Victory: Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence in NGOs
ByStephanie Fuentes 12/03/202520/05/2025

Covers how to build practical strategies, run efficient programs, use data tools for evaluation, and scale what works. Includes examples of agile program design from PCRF, and case studies on technology (e.g., CRMs) supporting operational success.

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