Trust, But Verify: The Importance of Regular Reporting
(Explains Article 7: Reporting and Transparency) Quarterly Reports Matter: You’ll submit two reports every quarter: Why…
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Doing the Right Thing: What VCS Expects from Our Partners
(Explains Article 5: Partner Responsibilities and Conduct) Your Responsibilities: Being hosted doesn’t mean being hands-off. You…
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Show Me the Money: How Financial Transparency Really Works at VCS
(Explains Article 4: Financial Management and Fiscal Sponsorship) How We Handle Your Money: Funds raised for…
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Blog / International Aid Debates / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Reporting Requirements
Navigating a Maze—How NGOs Adapt to Ever-Changing International Policy Landscapes
In the vast and diverse world of social impact, “nonprofit” and “NGO” are terms often used…
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Blog / Emerging Practices / International Aid Debates / Philanthropy Trends / Sector Trends & Insights / Strategic Planning
The State of NGOs Today: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Let’s talk about NGOs—the organizations that often step in where governments and private sectors can’t or…
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Blog / Business / Business Support / Capacity Building & Training / Coaching / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Social Enterprise Models / Staff Development / Strategic Planning / Technology for NGOs / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management
Empowering Change-Makers Through Accessible Education: A Cornerstone of Social Impact
Every transformative movement—every civil rights struggle, every grassroots campaign, every health revolution—has something in common: individuals…
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Blog / Business Support / Capacity Building & Training / Coaching / HR & People Management / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Staff Development / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally
Building Capacity: Why Talent and Training Are the Cornerstones of Impact in Social Impact Organizations
In the social sector, impact begins and ends with people. Programs don’t run themselves. Policies aren’t…
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Blog / Business Support / Capacity Building & Training / Coaching / Content Strategy / Emerging Practices / Grant Writing Tips / HR & People Management / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Scaling What Works / Social Enterprise Models / Staff Development / Starting an NGO / Strategic Planning / Succession Planning / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management
Why Change Management Is Crucial for NGOs and Their Ecosystems
Nonprofits operate in some of the most complex and fast-moving environments in the world. Whether it’s…
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Blog / Board Development / Communications & Storytelling / Conflict Resolution / Content Strategy / Crisis Communications / Donor Communications / Donor Management / Ethics & Accountability / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Funding & Fundraising / Fundraising Campaign Ideas / HR & People Management / Impact Measurement / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Social Enterprise Models / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Volunteer Management
Finding, Engaging, and Nurturing NGO Stakeholders: Building Relationships That Endure
Stakeholders are not just part of your nonprofit’s environment—they are its ecosystem. In the nonprofit sector,…
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Blog / Communications & Storytelling / Content Strategy / Crisis Communications / Donor Communications / Donor Management / Fundraising Campaign Ideas / Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts / Impact Measurement / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Staff Development / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management
Communicating Effectively with Donors: Building Meaningful Relationships that Last
There’s a common misconception in the nonprofit world that once a donor gives, your main goal…
