Local Fundraising
Sustainability
For Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the struggle for financial stability is real and ongoing. Many depend heavily on donor grants, which are often short-term and unpredictable. This constant uncertainty makes it difficult to plan for the future or to respond quickly to new opportunities. One way CSOs can reduce this pressure is by investing. When managed well, investments can create steady resources, strengthen financial independence, and build resilience. However, it is important to note that most advice on investments is general. CSOs in Africa face unique challenges such as
fluctuating currencies, high inflation, and limited investment options that make some strategies unsuitable. This is why CSOs should always combine global best practices with local financial and legal advice.
This is a short, 4 pages contribution published on LinkedIn. It lists several very important principles and good practices for CSOs wanting to generate a part of their income from the revenues of financial investments. As such, it is very useful!
Having a good Investment Policy Statement, both on paper and in practice, is extremely useful in cases a CSO receives, say, a big inheritance or other once-only big donation. Not to use this for current expenses, but for a sound investment, is good policy!
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Author: Charles Kojo Vandyck
Publisher/source/organization: Linked in
Place and year of issue: Ghana 2025
Type: Article [Unkown]
Country/region: Africa
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