Why is it so difficult to become an NGO?

Please list steps on how to become an NGO.?

• Answer:

  Starting a non-governmental organization or a non-profit organization (NGO/NPO) can be a lengthy, time consuming process. However, the difficulties of the process can be minimized by following a consistent series of steps and seeking advice when needed. NGO/NPOs provide much needed services to their respective communities, and thorough planning during the start-up process is crucial to developing an effective and professional organization that is able to meet the myriad challenges faced by the world today. 1) Key Ingredients of an NGO- It covers the issues and themes that the NGO/NPO addresses, the target areas or communities that it works in, funding available and the activity's partners. 2) Establish the NGO's Board of Directors- Prior to incorporating or registering, an organization should first establish a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board and develop the organization's mission. The members of the board, as a group, have trustee and legal responsibility for the actions and operation of the organization. 3) Develop the NGO's Bye-laws- Bylaws are the set of rules under which the organization will operate. They typically include such items as (a) number of members, term length, nomination process, committees, and meetings; (b) fiscal year/accounting cycles, committees, and officers' responsibilities; (c) methodologies, tools, and strategies, monitoring and evaluation etc.; and (d) how to amend the bylaws themselves. 4) Register the NGO- It will be necessary to incorporate the organization within its given local government/agency by writing and filing the necessary forms. In most countries, there are specialized departments or officers within local governments that deal with registering an NGO (which may also be called by other different names: non-profit organization, voluntary organization, people's organization, etc.) 5) Funding and Fund-Raising- Remember money does not grow on trees. Even if a 'donation' is made to a programme or activity, it is done with an objective in mind - sometimes simply to get good karma. This is critical to understand when we approach a potential sponsor - why is he donating? What advantages can they obtain? What PR milage can they receive from the act? 6) Office Management- Volunteers, staff secondments, retired advisors etc. help in reducing personnel costs. Bulk purchases, surplus sales, voluntary donations, are ways to reduce costs. 7) Networking and Project Management- Networking - getting in touch with institutions, organizations, and individuals - anyone and everyone - who can be of help to the policies and programmes is a very critical aspect of an NGO's functioning. 8) Last but not least- And last, but not least ... it is important to remember that a passion to work with the poor, to do some development or social work, is alone not enough. Starting and managing an NGO and its activities can actually be a huge burden - depending on the experience you have, and the support you get. The reality on the ground is sometimes different from what we expected, and we have to keep this in mind. I hope this info helps you, please visit the website below for more indepth information. The above is just a little bit of what the site has to offer.