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Purpose To carry out its activities, NGO needs material resources. The quality of these resources is dependent upon how they are used. Material resources are in large part durable goods, which need to be well-managed to be maintained in good condition. These goods include stationary, tables, … [Read more...] about Fixed Assets Policy for NGOs

Purpose The purchase of goods and services is necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. The aim of the internal control system for the supplying of goods and services is to ensure orders are handled by individuals having skills in evaluating what purchases are required from suppliers … [Read more...] about Procurement Policy for NGOs

Purpose NGO seeks to effectively manage the computer system for guiding the use, maintenance and security of the computer equipment. Employees are responsible for ensuring that the procedures and policies suggested here are followed. Use Using computer equipment requires particular care because … [Read more...] about Computer Policy for NGO Office Management

Purpose The purpose of this policy is to control and reduce the communication cost in an effective way. Telephones are the most convenient and fastest mode of communication but for long distance communication, they are expensive. There are other modes for fast communication such as courier, fax or … [Read more...] about Communications Policy for NGO Office Management

Purpose The purpose of the Personnel Policy is to set down the policies, conditions, rights and obligations of NGO employees subject to their performing of the duties and responsibilities in their respective job descriptions. From the time of hiring, each employee will have access to this policy, … [Read more...] about Purpose and Categories of Personnel

Writing job descriptions for staff is a necessary part of a well-managed human resource management system. However, often NGOs ignore to define the role of their staffs even after they join the organization for work. Maintaining job descriptions not only reflects the effectiveness of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff

Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs

A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the … [Read more...] about Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO

NGOs are meant to address various social discriminatory patterns existing in our society. Your organization may be implementing a number of projects to reduce exploitation and uphold the rights of the marginalized communities. But what if somebody points out that there is discrimination right inside … [Read more...] about Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs

Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the … [Read more...] about Staff Performance Needs

Appraising of the performance of the staff can consider not only the job outputs of the staff but also his/her personal qualities and behavior. In order to appraise the staff, the supervisor has to keep the Annual Performance Plan and the Monthly Work Plan as references to evaluate the performance. … [Read more...] about The Performance Appraisal Form

The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee … [Read more...] about Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System

As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. … [Read more...] about Performance Management System

Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract

Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs

The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a database that records and maintains information about all employees in an organization. This system is useful in job recruitment, developing terms of reference, and monitoring, assessing and coordinating work with each of the employee. This system … [Read more...] about Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees

Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to … [Read more...] about Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?

Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth. We … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs

InterConnection works with a mission of charitable computer reuse and recycling. It makes  information and communication technology accessible to underserved communities around the world by providing high-quality refurbished computers to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations. InterConnection … [Read more...] about InterConnection: Making IT and CT accessible to Underserved Communities Worldwide

Microsoft is known for providing free or low-cost software programs to NGOs around the world. It offers donated and discounted products through three programs available to eligible nonprofit organizations. These programs include Cloud Services, Software, and Volume Discounts. Microsoft provides … [Read more...] about Microsoft Donation: Nonprofits to Get Office 365 for Free or at a Significant Discount