The Investor Mindset: Future-Proofing the NGO Sector in 2026
By Betigül Onay Özman, MzN International | Human Planet The era of grant dependency as the primary model for Non-Governmental […]
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How to Deal with the US Aid Freeze – We Have to Become the Heroes That We Need.
Explore how entrepreneurs are reshaping social impact in development work. This article dives into trends like impact investing, tech-driven solutions, and the challenges faced by grassroots organizations. Understand the shift towards measurable impact and scalability, and its implications for diverse social change strategies.
Entrepreneur as Agent of Social Impact and Its Implications on Development Work.
Explore how entrepreneurs are reshaping social impact in development work. This article dives into trends like impact investing, tech-driven solutions, and the challenges faced by grassroots organizations. Understand the shift towards measurable impact and scalability, and its implications for diverse social change strategies.
Navigating Funding Strategies Amid Cuts, Challenges and Shifting Politics
Struggling with funding cuts and shifting donor priorities? Discover how civil society organizations (CSOs) can achieve financial sustainability through diversified revenue streams, corporate partnerships, and innovative funding models. Learn more.
An Unwelcome Crisis, A Welcome Wake-up Call
Is donor funding for NGOs drying up? In this thought leadership piece, we explore how shifting donor priorities are reshaping the nonprofit sector and what NGOs must do to stay financially sustainable. Join our webinar for deeper insights.
3 Steps to Building Your NGO for Localisation
Most development and aid experts agree that local action is more effective, efficient and the right thing to do. The
The Reason Your Proposal Is Not Being Selected
Make sure your vision translates to your budget – and back The success of any proposal relies heavily on two
Empowering Local NGOs for Sustainable Impact
As the landscape of development and humanitarian action shifts towards localisation, local NGOs are presented with a unique opportunity to drive positive change in their communities. With increasing donor emphasis on local ownership and capacity-building, it has become essential for local NGOs to up-skill and leverage their deep understanding of local contexts.
Clearing the Air: 5 Tips on How to Proactively Manage Conflict in a Team
Disagreements are inevitable when people with different backgrounds, cultures, personalities and working styles come together to achieve common goals. It is therefore the role of leadership of any organisation to find pathways to transform and manage conflict in a respectful, productive manner.
MzN Attends European Development Days (EDD) In June 2022
From 21 – 22 June, Chris, MzN’s managing director, and Ewan, an analyst, attended the 2022 European Development Days in Brussels. EDD is a forum for the development community in Europe, bringing together representatives of the EU, NGOs, and the private sector to discuss the future of development.
“Preparing for an Uncertain Future” with Reana Rossouw
In this episode of Chasing Impact, MzN Senior Consultant Carolin Gomulia interviews Reana Rossouw, the owner of Next Generation Consultants, a leading South African Management Consulting firm with a wealth of experience in the social innovation, shared value, humanitarian and sustainable development environments. They discuss how professionals in the development and humanitarian ecosystem can prepare for an uncertain future.
An interview with Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of INGOs and partners in the US
In this episode of Chasing Impact, MzN interviews Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of INGOs focused on people around the world. Sam shares his experiences and insights, reflecting on localization vs. global aid, challenging the requirements donors have for giving and reminding INGOs of their original purpose and values.
How to Unlock Innovation in Your Organisation
To fulfil the social impact sector’s mission, we need to think outside the box to generate creative ideas and see past ‘same old’ solutions. But where do you start if you spend most of your time caught up in the day-to-day running of your organisation? Here we suggest a number of small, practical steps to unlock dormant drivers of creativity and stimulate fresh thinking in your organisation.
“How Change Happens” with Dr. Duncan Green
In this episode of Chasing Impact, Chris interviews Dr Duncan Green, Senior Strategic Adviser at Oxfam GB, Professor in Practice in International Development at the London School of Economics and author of the book How Change Happens and the blog FP2P.
Attention Bond members: Join our Knowledge Sessions and Sprints!
We are pleased to announce that our partnership with bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development, will continue in September 2021!