Networking Made Simple: How to Effectively Network for Your NGO |
M.A. Candidate 2019 For a long time, the NGO and non-profit sector was divided from the for-profit sector in terms of management practices. But today, they are moving closer together. For example, organizations in both sectors now often have internal structures that are similar, including board members, presidents, financial advisors, in-house lawyers, marketing teams, etc. Another example is that both assess accountability in the same way, using financial and other types of reports as well as yearly audits; the NGO sector has been adopting results-based accountability and levels of management professionalism that parallels the private sector. Since both sectors are operated in a similar fashion, they can use the same professional tools to market and grow their businesses. With this notion, we can apply networking practices used by the for-profit sector to develop NGOs. Listed below are eleven tips that are useful both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, compiled from several valuable sources that are listed below. 12 tips on how to network:
A disclaimer when using these tips: it is important to remember who your audience is. Even though the non-profit sector is similar to the for-profit sector in this regard, the target organizations and people can be different. Therefore, it is pertinent to evaluate and make a plan that is tailored to the NGO sector. But in general, each of these tips are geared towards putting your NGO and you out in the networking community, and thus will assist you in successful networking. Sources:
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