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Why Change Management Is Crucial for NGOs and Their Ecosystems
ByStephanie Fuentes 13/05/202520/05/2025

Nonprofits operate in some of the most complex and fast-moving environments in the world. Whether it’s…

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Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your NGO: What You Need to Know
ByStephanie Fuentes 07/05/202520/05/2025

Starting a nonprofit organization is often driven by vision—a powerful idea for change, a deep commitment…

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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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Your NGO Questions, Answered: A Practical Guide for Founders and Operators
ByStephanie Fuentes 17/04/202520/05/2025

A reader-friendly guide tackling common questions: how to start, fundraise, manage cross-border work, and stay compliant in uncertain environments. Quick, practical, and reference-heavy.

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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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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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Voice and Power: How NGOs Mobilize Communities and Build Advocacy Movements
ByStephanie Fuentes 18/03/202520/05/2025

A deep dive into how NGOs grow grassroots movements, form policy coalitions, and effectively engage governments. Includes digital campaigning tools and examples of successful advocacy campaigns in Palestine and Africa.

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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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Navigating International NGO Compliance: A Continental Breakdown
ByStephanie Fuentes 12/03/202520/05/2025

Operating an NGO in one country is challenging enough—but try taking that mission across borders, and…

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