Change drivers
1. Disruption in the operating environment
2. Localisation & power shift to global south is a priority
3. Businesses push into sustainability
4. Grant funding is inconsistent and insufficient
5. Poverty is on the rise, again
- Committed to deliver admits disruption
- Agile is buzzword. Here‘s what it comes down to
- Five lessons from agile transformations in 2020
- Action recommendations
In this webinar, we look at our turnaround experience helping financially distressed NGOs over the past 10 years. Hear about past and current case studies (with permission of our clients) and learn about the top three factors that make a turnaround successful.
- Challenges to proposal writing
- What do funders look for?
- 10 questions every proposal should answer
- How to get to submitting successful proposals
BETTER FUNDING MODELS THROUGH & BEYOND THE COVID-19 CRISISMzN International
Joint MzN and CONCORD Seminar:
Funding is not the No.1 priority.
Delivering your mandate is!
Funding should be mandate driven – not the other way around!
Funds-flow dictate de-facto strategy.
We therefore need to strategise your funds flow!
This is difficult at any time, but especially
during this crisis. But we can use crises to get
funding right in the “NEW NORMAL”!
Change drivers
1. Disruption in the operating environment
2. Localisation & power shift to global south is a priority
3. Businesses push into sustainability
4. Grant funding is inconsistent and insufficient
5. Poverty is on the rise, again
- Committed to deliver admits disruption
- Agile is buzzword. Here‘s what it comes down to
- Five lessons from agile transformations in 2020
- Action recommendations
In this webinar, we look at our turnaround experience helping financially distressed NGOs over the past 10 years. Hear about past and current case studies (with permission of our clients) and learn about the top three factors that make a turnaround successful.
- Challenges to proposal writing
- What do funders look for?
- 10 questions every proposal should answer
- How to get to submitting successful proposals
BETTER FUNDING MODELS THROUGH & BEYOND THE COVID-19 CRISISMzN International
Joint MzN and CONCORD Seminar:
Funding is not the No.1 priority.
Delivering your mandate is!
Funding should be mandate driven – not the other way around!
Funds-flow dictate de-facto strategy.
We therefore need to strategise your funds flow!
This is difficult at any time, but especially
during this crisis. But we can use crises to get
funding right in the “NEW NORMAL”!
The future NGO is agile, entrepreneurial and digitalMzN International
How we deliver impact in a disrupted world
- Committed to deliver amidst disruption
- Agile is a buzzword: Here‘s what it comes down to
- Digital and entrepreneurial - essential to becoming agile
- Five lessons from agile transformations in 2020
- Action recommendations
Digitalization acceleration: Why it matters for institutional funding and gr...MzN International
- In short - what do we need to build stable income streams (in a
disrupted world)?
- Why digitalization?
- How do you digitalize funding?
- What does it mean to digitalize funding?
- 5 practical steps towards digitalized funding approaches
Digitization acceleration why it matter for institutional funding and grants...MzN International
● In short - what do we need to build stable income streams (in a disrupted world)?
● Why digitalization?
● How do you digititalize funding?
● What does it mean to digititalize funding?
● 5 practical steps towards digitalized funding approaches
Why an agile, distributed organisation makes sense and how to build it.
- Change is the NEW NORMAL
- How to change
- „Check & action“ over „See & mend“
- Remote is not distributed (a warning)
- Action recommendations
The most protracted, complex and pressing problems we have in the world today need innovative solutions, sustained over time. That does not match a donor template. Most organisations tackling these problems need a better business model.
INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING AND FUNDING MODELS DURING & AFTER COVID-19MzN International
Broad update on Institutional Funding Opportunities
What are their priorities and strategies?
What does that mean for funding strategies?
What to do now?
How do we develop & action a strategy in times of rapid change, constant disruption and uncertainty?
Is it even important to have a strategy when everything changes all the time?
How do I build uncertainty into my strategy?
How do I prepare my organisation for this?
Learn about the most common questions that every proposal should answer to be successful. Our funding team uses these questions to ensure that every proposal we prepare with our NGO partners maximizes its chances for shortlisting and, ultimately, a funding award. This webinar will also offer an opportunity to discuss your proposal with members of our team.
A GOOD PARTNERSHIP SCHEME STARTS WITH IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PARTNERS
Does the proposed partnership benefit both?
Is the partnership aligned with both partners strategies?
Do both partners have complimentary concerns, target areas or key programme users?
Do any of the exiting programmes match with each other?
TIP: Design the philanthropic partner profile to your programme / organisation with all key characteristics involved (Beliefs, values, passions, connecting life experiences, causes priority)
We have assisted non-profits with mergers and acquisitions, alliance structures, and joint ventures for over 10 years. We reflect on which mergers worked, what they cost, and why merging may not always be the answer.
The future NGO is agile, entrepreneurial and digitalMzN International
How we deliver impact in a disrupted world
- Committed to deliver amidst disruption
- Agile is a buzzword: Here‘s what it comes down to
- Digital and entrepreneurial - essential to becoming agile
- Five lessons from agile transformations in 2020
- Action recommendations
Digitalization acceleration: Why it matters for institutional funding and gr...MzN International
- In short - what do we need to build stable income streams (in a
disrupted world)?
- Why digitalization?
- How do you digitalize funding?
- What does it mean to digitalize funding?
- 5 practical steps towards digitalized funding approaches
Digitization acceleration why it matter for institutional funding and grants...MzN International
● In short - what do we need to build stable income streams (in a disrupted world)?
● Why digitalization?
● How do you digititalize funding?
● What does it mean to digititalize funding?
● 5 practical steps towards digitalized funding approaches
Why an agile, distributed organisation makes sense and how to build it.
- Change is the NEW NORMAL
- How to change
- „Check & action“ over „See & mend“
- Remote is not distributed (a warning)
- Action recommendations
The most protracted, complex and pressing problems we have in the world today need innovative solutions, sustained over time. That does not match a donor template. Most organisations tackling these problems need a better business model.
INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING AND FUNDING MODELS DURING & AFTER COVID-19MzN International
Broad update on Institutional Funding Opportunities
What are their priorities and strategies?
What does that mean for funding strategies?
What to do now?
How do we develop & action a strategy in times of rapid change, constant disruption and uncertainty?
Is it even important to have a strategy when everything changes all the time?
How do I build uncertainty into my strategy?
How do I prepare my organisation for this?
Learn about the most common questions that every proposal should answer to be successful. Our funding team uses these questions to ensure that every proposal we prepare with our NGO partners maximizes its chances for shortlisting and, ultimately, a funding award. This webinar will also offer an opportunity to discuss your proposal with members of our team.
A GOOD PARTNERSHIP SCHEME STARTS WITH IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PARTNERS
Does the proposed partnership benefit both?
Is the partnership aligned with both partners strategies?
Do both partners have complimentary concerns, target areas or key programme users?
Do any of the exiting programmes match with each other?
TIP: Design the philanthropic partner profile to your programme / organisation with all key characteristics involved (Beliefs, values, passions, connecting life experiences, causes priority)
We have assisted non-profits with mergers and acquisitions, alliance structures, and joint ventures for over 10 years. We reflect on which mergers worked, what they cost, and why merging may not always be the answer.
Revisionstation: Edexcel GCSE Business 2.1.1 Business growth V2.pptxRevisionstation
Methods of business growth and their impact:
Internal (organic) growth: new products (innovation, research and development), new markets (through changing the marketing mix or taking advantage of technology and/or expanding overseas)
External (inorganic) growth: merger, takeover
The types of business ownership for growing businesses:
Public limited company (plc)
Sources of finance for growing and established businesses:
Internal sources: retained profit, selling assets
External sources: loan capital, share capital including stock market flotation (public limited companies)
Full Theme 2 pack available to buy on the Revisionstation site
The Future NGO is Agile, digital and entrepreneurial.pptx.pdfMzN International
We reflect on 10 years of building better NGOs and International Organisations. What are the factors that successful organizations have in common? What does the non-profit of the future look like?
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDIAGoBl53M
Times of crisis are dangerous moments for brands. Often hasty decisions are made and result in actions that could potentially harm their brands in the long term. We are facing an extraordinary turbulence resulting from the global economic recession. We must be vigilant, not being caught in the maelstrom of uncertainty.
Companies that manage to take this time of crisis as an opportunity to grow their busines will gain valuable competitive advantages. Since brands are the most important asset a company owns, companies that focus on their brands and identify opportunities to continue building brand equity during this period are companies that emerge stronger from crisis.
From our experience in the Asian economic crisis in 1997, and numerous projects with our customers during the current crisis, we identify the nine critical success factors that can help a company and its brands to take advantage of turbulent times.
Please visit our website www.xpotential.co.uk
Isnt it funny how you take your core business for granted. Having pioneered the approach since 2006, the icebreaker executive approach to the governance, resourcing, ROI measurement and delivery of interim management is still streets ahead of the competition :)
On this basis whilst we don't search awards out or put ourselves forwards - maybe its no wonder our highly trained team win awards every year?
If you have an intransigent business challenge you are looking to permanently resolve and along the way transform your teams capability - do call. we'd would love to hear from you.
A summary of the approach is below
best Tom
tom.pickering@icebreakerexecutive.com
Non-Profit Financial Planning for Uncertain Times.pptx.pdfMzN International
In uncertain times, financial scenario planning is a game-changer. In this webinar, we share how we use financial scenario planning to help our NGO partners navigate disruptive times. We will explore how financial forecasting, when done well, can be a deciding factor in impact generation.
Donor mapping is one of the most important tools in the fundraising process and getting it right determines the success or failure of your NGO. We review what a good donor map looks like, dive into the top five sections to focus on and share lessons learned from creating over 200 donor maps.
Learn about the most common questions that every proposal should answer to be successful. Our funding team uses these questions to ensure that every proposal we prepare with our NGO partners maximizes its chances for shortlisting and, ultimately, a funding award.
For our NGOs and International Organizations to not only survive but thrive, we need to change the way we are funded and improve the way we work. We need to manage our organizations better, be more agile, and need to diversify funding to make them more robust.
In this webinar, we reflect on 10 years of transforming non-profits into agile and better-funded changemakers. We identify five essential attributes that have made some MzN partners successful and thrive through times of crisis. We look ahead to see what leaders can do now to create organizations that deliver profound impact and advance in a disrupted world.
The budget is the centerpiece of a successful proposal. Over half of the proposal failures for USAID, EU and other major institutional donors are due to insufficient or incoherent budgets. We take an in-depth look at common mistakes, how to avoid them and what donors expect to see in a budget.
Get an update on this quarter’s new funding streams. Our team will share donor trends, upcoming new funding streams, and programs from USAID, the EU, GIZ, Nordic donors, and the United Nations.
Donor mapping is one of the most important tools in the fundraising process and getting it right determines the success or failure of your NGO. We review what a good donor map looks like, dive into the top five sections to focus on.
For NGOs and international organisations to thrive, we need to change the way we are funded and improve the way we work. We need to manage our organizations better, be more agile, and need to diversify funding to make them more robust.
In this webinar, we will:
- Reflect on 10 years of transforming non-profits into agile and better-funded changemakers
- Identify five essential attributes that have made some MzN partners successful and thrive through the COVID-19 crisis
- Look ahead to see what leaders can do now to create organizations that deliver profound impact and advance in a disrupted world
The session is relevant for CEOs and non-profit leaders in organisational development, strategy, and change who want to build the NGO of the future.
Digitization acceleration - Why it matter for institutional funding and grantsMzN International
Talking points:
- Think before we act on digitalisation
- Stay alert - but calm!
- Be Proactive - but not too much!
- Adapt in a way that suits you - not the tech.
- 5 practical steps towards digitalized funding approaches
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organization
Merging an NGO - Experience and Reality
1. Merging an NGO - Experience and
Reality
Lessons learned from mergers
2. Christian Meyer
zu Natrup
Managing Director
EU & Germany
TODAY
• Overview
• What do we mean with „merger“?
• What makes it a success?
• What makes it fail?
Presentation with 10 slides followed by Q&A and
discussion.
Content is free to share.
3. 1. Overview
• UK: 58 mergers involving 116 organisation in 2018/19 –
with over half (54%) involving small non-profits under
GDP1m
• USA: 112 mergers, involving 280 organisations (Early
reporting)
• Europe: 85 mergers, involving 350 organisations, often
part of change processes
• 2021 and 2022: We expect a substantial surge in EU-
non-EU structural mergers
“As government
funding dries
up, we need a
structure to
earn and raise
more income”
US top10 board member currently
preparing a change merger
4. 2. What do we mean with merger
• Most NGO mergers are takeovers
out of financial trouble of one party,
with weaker NGO brand and ops
fading soon (face-saving
terminology)
• Most fail to deliver cost saving or
synergies
• Change mergers (new structures
creating) are those that tent to
work more often
• Expansion into new sector
• Expansion into new income market
• Change NGO structure
Merger of Equals
New Structure
Merger of Many
Takeover
Asset Transfer
Spin off & die well
5. 3. What makes it a success
• Clarity on 1+1=3. What can we only do together?
• Synergies only materialise if
• clear leadership to overcome cultural and strategic “mesh and mess”
• strong financial and process integration expertise to quickly take advantage
of increased scale or depth
• Financial benefits should start rolling in within 6 months
• Cost reduced: Eliminate what is double (back office ops, programme
delivery)
• Fundraising brand usage: Merge your reach and increase income
• 90% of successful mergers had independent advice and evaluation
6. 4. What makes it a failure
• Merger is means to an end. Consumes a lot of time and can become end in
itself
• Done from a position of weakness, takeover sold as merger
• Devil is in the detail – siloes and double structures happen often, become
entrenched and are costly (every day)
• Culture and Trust issues not managed by hesitant leadership trying to govern
too much by consensus
7. 3. How to get it right
• M&A is a good tool to expand reach, income sources
and eliminate double structures in sector
• Post-Brexit merger surge: best way to access EU
funding is to be in the EU. Merging with an organisation
overcomes new-start up problems
• Focus on the money: Savings and income needs to be
materialise in within a few months
• Get it done: A protracted merger with lots of follow up
restructures erodes buy in and confidence.
8. Thank you!
Stay in touch!
CHRISTIAN MEYER ZU NATRUP
chris@mzninternational.com
Insight articles and
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12 January, 1-2 pm CET
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