NGO Management: Introduction to Unit 1

Certificate Programme

• NGO Management: Foundation Course
• Unit 1: Introduction to NGO Management

Units of NGO Management

• Unit 1: Introduction to NGO Management
  • NGOs: Relevance and Rationale
  • Definitions and Nomenclature
  • Characteristics
  • Classification of NGOs
  • Evolution of NGOs along Different Developmental Frameworks and Approaches
  • NGOs in Developing Countries
• Unit 2: Legal Requirements in Setting Up NGOs: India & South Asia
  • Registration of NGOs
  • Legal options available to register NGOs in India
  • Fiscal regime in India with respect to NGOs
  • Additional information on tax laws
  • Differing legal frameworks for NGOs in South Asian countries
  • Processes and essentials of registration
• Unit 3: Planning Programmes and Working with the Community
  • Programme Planning
  • Programme Documentation
• Unit 4: Working with the Government and Dealing with Different Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder and Stakeholder analysis
  • Government as a stakeholder
  • Media as a stakeholder
  • Private business as a stakeholder
• Unit 5: Managing Resources & Proposal Writing
  • Human Resource Management: Staff development
  • Resource mobilisation
  • Proposal writing
  • Financial management
• Unit 6: Process Documentation & Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Process Documentation
  • Monitoring
  • Features of Monitoring
  • Evaluation
  • Difference Between Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Differing Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Elements of a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Table of Contents of Unit 1

• Introduction to NGO Management
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
  • NGOs: Relevance and Rationale
    • Forming An NGO
    • Benefits of Forming An Organisation
  • Definitions and Nomenclature
  • Characteristics
  • Classification of NGOs
  • Evolution of NGOs Along Different Developmental Frameworks and Approaches
  • NGOs in Developing Countries
  • Summary
  • Recommended for Future Readings
  • References

Introduction

• A global associational revolution is underway
• NGOs are increasingly important in societies
• They perform critical functions in communities and society
• Key roles are helping those in need and addressing societal issues

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the relevance and rationale of NGO formation
• Defining, characterizing, and classifying NGOs
• NGO evolution along different developmental frameworks and approaches
• Growing role of NGOs in developing countries

1.1 NGOs: Relevance And Rationale

• People organize groups to meet community needs
• Examples include football clubs, churches, and resident welfare associations
• These are often informal or formal organizations focused on serving their communities

1.1.1 Forming An NGO

• Collectives are groups of people acting together with a shared interest
• Organizations establish structures and procedures for long-term goals
• Organizations provide stability, autonomy, and transparency for goals

1.1.2 Benefits of Forming an Organisation

• Organizations provide a social and legal identity for groups
• Facilitates access to resources and support
• A system of procedures improves the credibility of organizations

1.2 Definitions And Nomenclature

• NGOs have evolved with various meanings over time
• Various definitions exist in use
• Groups and institutions independent from government
• Operate on principles of humanitarian and cooperative, not commercial

1.3 Characteristics of NGOs

• Voluntary organizations are often non-statutory
• NGOs are largely dependent on voluntary work and efforts
• They are independent from government control or other external authorities
• They are non-profit - their functions are not focused on personal gain

1.4 Classification of NGOs

• Classification by institutional nature, operations level, geographical location, and function
• NGOs are categorized into groups for clarity

1.5 Evolution of NGOs Along Different Developmental Frameworks and Approaches

• Trends in development theory related to NGOs
• The roles that NGOs play in different development models are discussed
• NGOs are seen through varying theoretical lenses (modernization, dependency, etc.)

1.6 NGOs in Developing Countries

• NGOs have greatly expanded in developing countries recently
• Reasons for expansion include technology improvements and new social engagement
• They often rely heavily on volunteer work and private funding

Summary

• Overview of NGO concept, definition, and characteristics discussed
• Importance of NGOs in societies

Recommended For Further Reading

• List of recommended readings about NGOs

References

• List of cited sources related to the above information

This quiz covers Unit 1 of the NGO Management foundation course, providing an overview of NGOs including their definitions, characteristics, and relevance in development contexts. You'll explore the evolution of NGOs and their classification, especially in developing countries. Test your understanding of these foundational concepts in NGO Management.