Description
This project intends to promote and support the implementation of more sustainable business models and more efficient governance models, empowering NGOs through a broad spectrum approach consisting of training sessions, consultancy, the creation of work groups, the production of dissemination materials and the application of organizational change plans, focusing on the qualification of around 80 NGOs’ managers from northern Portugal. As they are leaders within their organizations, managers will assure the effective and consequential transfer of their learning into their NGOs daily intervention. The project’s activities will be customized and adaptable and will address such subjects as strategic planning, marketing and fund raising, financial sustainability and human resources management. The project’s partnership brings together public and private bodies, profit and non-profit entities, ensuring complementary contributions and cross-sectoral relevance.
Summary of project results
In order to strengthen civil society in Portugal, it is necessary that the skills for the implementation of better business and governance models are made available to NGOs. This project aimed at providing just that, and its most visible outcome was the training of 78 “agents for change” within 49 NGOs. Training encompassed strategic management and planning, marketing and fundraising, financial sustainability and human resources management. Also, task forces were created in order to follow the project’s progress in each of the participant NGOs and disseminate knowledge. Specific problems were addressed through consultancy projects, from which study cases were prepared and disseminated. This project was a significant moment for capacity building and innovation in the various organisations involved. It was also an important learning experience for the partners involved in its implementation, which created synergies that will be continued in future capacity building projects.
Summary of bilateral results