“The habit of doing more than you are paid for can benefit any business that sells a product or service. Learning and understanding the principle of the mastermind philosophy of networking can increase the value of your network and your net worth.”
In this week’s NGO Pulse, we look at Corporate Social Investment, tips on how to make networking work for nonprofits and Google Impact Challenge South Africa.
Next Generation Consultants, takes a closer look at corporate social investment (CSI) and the importance of measuring the impact of CSI-funded development interventions. Next Generation Consultants is of the view that the lack of measuring prevents organisations from comparing and benchmarking investments to other investments they had made and this has led to a situation in which organisations cannot prioritise the most substantial investments and cut out what she describes as ‘dead wood’.
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NGO Pulse user, Frank Julie offers tips on how to make networking work for NGOs. Julie, who is of the view that donors also demand networking to avoid duplication and maximise the sharing of scarce resources, adds that networking is not about connecting with those who know you, but what your organisation has to offer uniquely within its networks. He maintains that NGOs should budget for networking as it requires resources to be implemented.
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The Google Impact Challenge South Africa supports nonprofits and social enterprises with game-changing ideas to create economic opportunity in their communities.
Organizations apply with their most innovative proposals. Finalists get access to Google.org funding, mentorship and resources. Eligible nonprofits and social enterprises are invited to apply by July 4.
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