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ACT Non-profit Guidebook Series

Since it's been 5+ years in the nonprofit sector, ACT Foundation has helped 75+ organizations and reached over 2 million people from 400+ communities in Africa. Working with nonprofits who face varied challenges and lessons on the field. Our commitment to developing a viable nonprofit sector led to the compilation of a four-part book series known as guidebooks, specifically made. Each part shares tips from field-studies designed to cover various aspects of nonprofit operations from establishment and structure, operations, performance tracking to sustainability

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The Non-Profit Guidebook Series

Each guidebook addresses specific aspects of nonprofit management and development

STARTING: SETTING UP A NONPROFIT

Acknowledging the multifaceted challenges in the world today, this book acknowledges the invaluable roles of nonprofit organisations and social enterprises in creating solutions. However, it balances the idealistic perception of impact creation with practical insights on building a sustainable non-profit from ideation to execution.

OPERATING: MANAGING DAILY ACTIVITIES

The operations of a non-profit should be centered on commitment, efficiency and integrity. This book discusses the processes involved in creating, implementing and managing operational activities to improve the efficient delivery of a non-profit’s programmes, thereby increasing its value to stakeholders.

SUSTAINING: BUILDING A NONPROFIT THAT LASTS

Sustainability is of great importance for all organizations, for-profit and non-profit alike. It determines how long the organisation will exist but more so how it will continue to effectively deliver impact. This book explores concepts and strategies nonprofit can leverage to achieve sustainability.

MEASURING: TRACKING PERFORMANCE FOR GROWTH AND SUCCESS

The goal of every development programme or project is to change the current situation of its target beneficiaries through the achievement of specific results. The key question of whether results were achieved from the implementation of interventions or initiatives can be answered through the institutionalisation of a strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system within a programme or project’s life cycle. The aim of this book is to introduce its users to the concepts of monitoring and evaluation and their application in programme/project management