This document discusses leadership in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It begins by quoting Malcolm X about the cycle of poverty that can occur when communities have poor schools and poor education. It then lists some of the main challenges NGOs face, such as funding, recruiting people, and scaling up programs. The document outlines the typical project cycle for NGO work. It emphasizes the importance for NGO leaders of having a clear mission, investing in people, thinking strategically, inspiring others, sharing leadership, building community relationships, and achieving effective results. Research on effective NGOs found that they have solid missions, organizational thinking, strong community connections, and skilled staff. The document concludes by providing tips for NGOs in

1. We rise by lifting others
Organizational
Leadership in NGOs

2. “When you live in a poor neighborhood, you are living in an area
where you have poor schools. When you have poor schools, you have
poor teachers. When you have poor teachers, you get a poor
education. When you get a poor education, you can only work in a
poor-paying job. And that poor-paying job enables you to live again in
a poor neighborhood. So, it's a very vicious cycle.”
Malcolm X.

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CHALLENGES
NGO’s
FACE
Funding People Scaling up Accountability

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The Project (program) Cycle

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A Good Cycle AVicious Cycle

6. • Know your mission and purpose, and make other believe in it
• Invest in Self & Others
• Think Strategically - cross program synergy
• Inspire others (be dependable)
• Share Leadership (delegate)
• Community Relationship
• Effective results (fund raising, measures, effective communication)
7 COMPETENCIES OF NGO LEADERS
INTRAC - International NGO Training and Research Centre

7. “solid mission—they are not just jumping after this grant and that grant”
“they have organization thinking”
“have very good connections on the ground”
“They are effective because they have very skilled, smart staff”
Source:Research of 150+ NGOs globally by Collin Powell School for Global Leadership
Attributes of an Effective NGO

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Donor behavior we should know

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10. • Speak in the company’s interest - Spend time to tell them
how your NGO can help them achieve their objective
• Be creative - Give your donors something back, example
organize networking events for the funders to interact
• Build networks within the company - People may leave,
change positions, make sure you know a few key people
• Keep trying: So if you do not succeed the first time round,
stay in touch and ask again later.
Corporate Fund Raising

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References
Case study of Africa
http://www.ukessays.com/essays/business/the-most-important-management-challenges-
facing-ngos-business-essay.php
Challenges of NGO’s
http://www.sjm06.com/SJM%20ISSN1452-4864/6_1_2011_May_1-121/6_1_109-121.pdf
Effective vs Non effective NGO’s
http://www.bloch.umkc.edu/mwcnl/resources/edward-smith-
program/documents/nonprofit-org-effectiveness-contrasts-between-organizations.pdf
https://vimeo.com/51829838
I See India
http://iseeindia.com/2014/05/28/5-surprising-donor-behavior-statistics-every-ngo-
know/#prettyPhoto