This NGO Tips paper presents illustrative capacity building diagnostic tools and processes that can help make a non-governmental organization (NGO) more accountable and responsive to constituent needs. Another paper (Fostering Effective NGO Governance) in this series introduces capacity building key concepts.
This paper starts out with a cursory overview of coordination experiences by major players in the humanitarian world (Section 2). The aim is only to indicate the wealth of experience there, not to offer a critical analysis of it all. The review indicates that coordination in and by host governments...
This is an Organizational Capacity Assessment tool used in assessing the capacities of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The tool contains 7 capacity areas/components namely: Governance and Leadership, General Management and Administration, Human Resources, Financial Management, Program...
A common inclusive and simple way to gain input is through an annual member survey to assess perceptions, satisfaction, identify gaps and gain member input on future fora priorities. Overall an annual member survey helps a for a stay in touch with and be responsive to the needs and demands of the...
