Strategy

It has become fashionable for a vast majority of civil society organisations to develop or hire a team of consultants to help them develop a strategy. The processes guiding strategy development vary- some include all members of the team together with the board whilst others are led by consultants. In previous decades donors would insist that CSOs develop a strategy but today it has become fashionable to invest in the process of strategy development. There is a growing consensus or realization on the need to ensure that all team members are involved especially in the processes of suggesting what needs to be in the strategy. In some organisations, strategy has been limited to the development of 3 or 5 year plans. However, whilst there is a strong case for developing organisational strategies it remains unclear if strategy has contributed towards stronger and effective CSOs.

Under strategy, we will also explore fundraising and communication as key components of the effective implementation of the strategy.

Fundraising

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Communication

Resources

Find all the resources that are available to help you create an effective strategy.