How can a small CSO build sustainable funding beyond short-term grants?
I run a small community-based CSO that currently depends almost entirely on short-term project grants from a few international donors. This makes it very hard to plan ahead, retain staff, and invest in strengthening our organisation. What are some practical strategies we can use to diversify our funding and move towards more sustainable income, such as local fundraising, partnerships, or social enterprise activities, while […]
Has our CSO been removed from some banking restrictions due to the 2024 legislative changes?
We've had an ongoing nightmare trying to maintain a proper bank account for our organisation. Our previous bank essentially told us they weren't comfortable with NPO accounts and we've had to move around. Someone at a recent sector meeting mentioned that a law change in 2024 removed NPOs from some kind of list that was […]
What are the minimum policies an HR function in a CSO should have?
We're a team of six and we've been going about four years. We have a basic staff handbook from when we started but it's very thin — leave entitlements, a bit about conduct, that's about it. We're about to take on new staff for the first time in a while and it's made me realise […]