Short Podcast Series – Chasing Innovation, Funding and Impact with Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken
Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken, Pr Learn more
Interested in learning USAID & EU partnering best practices?
Join us as Mike Shanely, Founder and CEO of AidKonekt Data, and MzN Managing Director Chris Meyer zu Natrup share USAID and EU partnering best practices their teams have learned through nearly a decade of supporting USAID and EU partnering growth strategies.
An Agile Insights conversation with Sohrab Salimi from the Scrum Academy
If you work for an NGO and want to learn more about transforming your organisation into a financially sustainable, agile powerhouse, join the second Agile Insights in Conversation featuring MzN Managing Director Christian Meyer zu Natrup and Sohrab Salimi.
Developing a Successful Funding Strategy
A funding strategy doesn’t guarantee financial sustainability, but it could become a compass to ensure you are not losing sight of your financial goals. Here are our 10 aspects to consider when developing your own funding strategy.
How can my (non-environmental) NGO help in the fight against climate change? – Part 2
In part 2 of this two-part series, we explore how you can bring climate adaptation into your (non-environmental) work, build the resilience of your organisation and those you work with.
Decolonising Aid: From Theory to Practice with Shannon Paige
In this interview, Carolin Gomulia, senior consultant at MzN, interviews Shannon Paige, author of the report “Time to Decolonise Aid”. Listen as they explore the topics of systemic racism and structural issues within the humanitarian and aid sector while giving practical ideas and suggestions for organisations - and individuals - to start addressing these topics.
We offer complimentary tailored training for existing clients
We offer complimentary tailored training to our existing NGO clients. Our coaching sessions usually combine classroom training from our certified and experienced subject matter experts with our digital learning methods.
MzN Sprints – Making the (Seemingly) Impossible Possible
Our Sprints are geared towards professionals who aim to solve a particularly prevalent issue or address an opportunity within their NGO or business with the help of an intensive 2-to-4-day workshop.
NGO Restructuring – Embrace the Change
NGO restructuring is a core part of MzN's business. We recommend embracing the change since it can help organisations become more financially sustainable and reconnect with their mission.
How can your (non-environmental) NGO help in the fight against climate change? – Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discuss why your NGO should take action on climate change, regardless if it has a climate focus or not, and how you can lower your carbon footprint.
Accountability – Punishment or Performance Booster?
We share some popular misconceptions about accountability, define and give examples of authentic accountability, explore what happens when it is lacking and give six practical tips for building authentically accountable organisations.
MzN Knowledge Sessions and Sprint Workshops for the InterAction Community
In a January 2021 survey of InterAction member organization CEOs, 46% of CEOs somewhat or strongly agreed that their organization is currently vulnerable to significant disruption to its business model - an uptick from the prior year.
Your Path to a Sustainable Future
MzN’s mission is to make doing good better. For the past 10 years, we have worked extensively across the not-for-profit sector, building charities and organisations that are fit to respond to the challenges they set out to address. It has become increasingly apparent that what we do is no longer confined to the world of NGOs.
10 Tips for Writing Better Project Proposals
The ability to write successful proposals is essential for all development and aid organisations. Though we encourage exploring alternative funding streams, the capacity for attracting donor funds by winning bids remains at the centre of successful NGOs.
Six Tips on How to Succeed With Institutional Fundraising In 2021
When COVID-19 hit last year, m Learn more