npo management

The times when Nonprofit Organizations (NPO) or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are increasingly challenged by management or marketing topics. Development and environmental organizations, trade or professional associations must operate according to business principles. However, the management must also take into account a number of very substantial differences between NPO and profit-oriented companies.

current problems, future challenges

However, in addition to demanding projects and tasks to achieve political or social goals, there are often few resources available to further develop the organization in a success-oriented manner. It would be crucial,

• to prepare the association for future challenges,
• to maximize effectiveness and profitability (efficiency) and
• recognize the current and future needs of donors, members, partners, the general public and other stakeholders and to develop the association accordingly.

All this with the aim of creating as much benefit as possible for their target groups or members.

Therefore, it requires, on the one hand, appropriate organizational structures and processes. On the other hand, the board, management and employees must master a number of core tasks that are to be coordinated with one another. Many organizations grapple with such questions when things do not run smoothly. This is understandable, since the often limited resources do not allow them to deal with superordinate tasks.

problem- and solution-oriented consulting

policymakers international can help you tackle major challenges and problems in your organization. The following principles are central to us in advising NPO, associations and associations:

• The advice is based on a clearly defined objective. We analyze the current situation of your organization and support in a second step, the formulation of realistic, meaningful goals and measures that are also affordable.
• The advisory provides immediate and future significant added value for your organization. We show you the connection between potential operational changes and the benefits to your stakeholders (Quality Management).
• We involve the management and the steering board in the consultation process.

more management competency

In a consulting project, you get an overview of your management and identify potentials for its improvement. The NPO management model of the well-reputed Institute for Research on Management of Associations, Foundations and Co-operatives (VMI, Fribourg, Switzerland) forms the guiding framework of our consultancy. policymakers international familiarizes you with suitable management tools and methods (toolbox) and assists you with the introduction of the measures taken. The latter concern, among others, the following tasks and methods:

• Strategic planning
• Controlling
• Financial management
• Fundraising
• Marketing concept and marketing plan
• Quality and impact measurement
• Processes and organization
• Reporting
• Media work
• Lobbying
• Human Resources Management
• Project management
• Change management.

policymakers international focuses primarily on small to medium-sized NPOs, NGOs and associations, with a focus on organizations from the fields of development cooperation, environmental protection, education, trade and professional associations.

Please contact us for a free initial consultation. We take up your concerns, discuss a possible cooperation and offer you consulting services without obligation. Depending on the needs, we involve experts or specialized agencies from our network or convey them without coordinating surcharge.