Giving and Receiving Feedback Checklist
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This handout accompanies the presentation on Teambuilding and Interpersonal Communication. It includes tips for giving and receiving feedback in a checklist format.
Strategic Planning for NGOs
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2013
This introductory handout on strategic planning for NGOs describes the process with a "strategic planning spiral" and gives three questions to ask when creating strategic plans.
Volunteer Interview Record
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This is a form with questions to ask potential volunteers during their interview.
NGO Governance
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to NGO governance for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. It also is available online in English. Also, a brief introductory video is available in English with Arabic subtitles.
Teambuilding and Interpersonal Communication
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
The presentation describes types of teams, structural goals, measurement of progress, stages of group development, levels of team culture and communication skills.
Leadership for Third Sector Organizations
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to leadership for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. It also is available online in English and Arabic. In addition, a brief introductory video is available in English, with Arabic subtitles.
Monitoring & Evaluation for Third Sector Organizations
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
Internal Governance and Accountability of CSOs
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes principles of good NGO governance, legal rules promoting good internal governance and methods of self-regulation.
Growth-Values-Missions
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This worksheet poses questions to start thinking about how an organization's ideas of growth can either support or hinder its definition of success.
Leadership & Management
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2013
This brief slide presentation on leadership highlights features of strong leaders and leadership practices, including encouraging and enabling others to act and inspiring a shared vision.
Cooperative Advocacy
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
Instruments and Obstacles to Organizational Stability
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual provides a toolkit for starting organizations. It addresses themes such as planning, coordination, employment, supervision, information management, financial resources and advocacy. In addition, the manual provides a series of recommendations to overcome challenges when starting an organization.
Coalition Building and Networking
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to coalition building for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. It also is available online in English and Arabic. In addition, a brief introductory video is available in English with Arabic subtitles.
Organizational and Human Resource Management: Organizational Structure
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2013
This handout for workshop participants compares the structure of organizations to a pyramid, outlining the elements of organization structure, types of jobs, authority and position. It also gives an overview of organizational development (OD) theory, including the OD matrix, techniques, role negotiation and policies.
Volunteerism: A Practical Guide for Non-Profit Organizations
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2017
Interactive Exercise: Arab NGO Laws Compared to International Standards
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This exercise asks groups to consider issues of registration, fundraising, dissolution, political activity and status based on Arab NGO laws, including Qatar, Jordan and Yemen.
Essentials of Grant Management
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation describes key topics for award management including: documents in the award package, reporting, managing the funds, the grant management team, and communication. It also focuses on how to increase organizational accountability and credibility.
Performance Evaluation for NGOs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation addresses the main aspects of performance evaluation for NGOs. It focuses on nine points: mission statement and goals, legislation, membership, governing bodies, planning and implantation, services and programs, IT, financial resources and the relations with governmental and international organizations.
Project Budgeting
Language(s): English
Published: 2013
This brief handout on project financial management highlights budgeting, what the process can show about possible upcoming challenges, and internal controls.
Measuring Performance in the Nonprofit Organization
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on performance measuring as it applies to non-profit organizations. It outlines the importance of measuring impact, what non-profits can and cannot measure, challenges and pitfalls to avoid. Also included are examples of impact assessment flowcharts.
Strategic Planning for NonProfit Organizations
Organization: PartnersGlobalLanguage(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to strategic planning for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. It also is available online in English and Arabic. In addition, a brief introductory video is available in English, with Arabic subtitles.
Strategic Planning for CSOs - Part 1: The Process
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation explains the different tasks of strategic planning and presents questions to ask oneself when clarifying an organization's mission. The presenter's notes give further details on the nine steps of strategic planning.
NGOs and Local Development
Language(s): French
Published: 2010
This presentation provides an overview of the relationship between NGOs and the local community. It focuses on community development and advantages and limitations of NGOs in this setting. It also provides tools for improving the relationship.
Quick Reference Guide to Terms Used in “Cash Flow Management for Non-Profits”
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This reference sheet offers definitions of terms used in the Cash Flow Management for Non-Profits presentation. Included are definitions of commonly used accounting terms.
Volunteer Enrollment Form
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This volunteer enrollment form includes skills and interests, preferences in volunteering, availability and background verification.