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What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?

Financial challenges have serious implications on the sustainability of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This study addresses the instabilities experienced by Egyptian NGOs. The research explores the internal and external challenges hindering the sustainability of these associations and the we...

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Main Author: Gaber, Amira Hussein
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description Financial challenges have serious implications on the sustainability of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This study addresses the instabilities experienced by Egyptian NGOs. The research explores the internal and external challenges hindering the sustainability of these associations and the weaknesses within the organizations as well. Additionally, the study investigates the chances of NGOs for financial survival, given the waning of funding and the legal, regulatory framework under which they operate. The case studies presented includes two Egyptian associations that were able to strive and flourish, despite funding limitations. The analysis conducted highlights their similarities and differences in terms of types of services, method of operation, and the fundraising strategies that enabled them to remain sustainable amidst these challenges. Building a niche without monetary grants and working with donors on partnership basis have been NGO1’s main tool. NGO2, on the other hand, applied strong marketing techniques and developed a sustainable business model. Special outreach and networking capabilities, efficient operations, awardees selections and the diversification of its portfolio of sponsors and volunteers contributed to the sustainability of both organizations.
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spelling oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1334 What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability? Gaber, Amira Hussein Financial challenges have serious implications on the sustainability of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This study addresses the instabilities experienced by Egyptian NGOs. The research explores the internal and external challenges hindering the sustainability of these associations and the weaknesses within the organizations as well. Additionally, the study investigates the chances of NGOs for financial survival, given the waning of funding and the legal, regulatory framework under which they operate. The case studies presented includes two Egyptian associations that were able to strive and flourish, despite funding limitations. The analysis conducted highlights their similarities and differences in terms of types of services, method of operation, and the fundraising strategies that enabled them to remain sustainable amidst these challenges. Building a niche without monetary grants and working with donors on partnership basis have been NGO1’s main tool. NGO2, on the other hand, applied strong marketing techniques and developed a sustainable business model. Special outreach and networking capabilities, efficient operations, awardees selections and the diversification of its portfolio of sponsors and volunteers contributed to the sustainability of both organizations. 2017-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/335 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1334/viewcontent/What_20strategies_20can_20Egyptian_20Non_Governmental_20Organizations_20apply_20to_20ensure_20financial_20sustainability.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Egypt Civil Society
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Civil Society
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What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title_full What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title_fullStr What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title_full_unstemmed What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title_short What strategies can Egyptian non-governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability?
title_sort what strategies can egyptian non governmental organizations apply to ensure financial sustainability
topic Egypt
Civil Society
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