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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
ENDOWMENTS Any chance?
TRUST FOR CIVIL SOCIETY perspective
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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
Useful & practical questions
• Are you a non-governmental organization of key importance in your field within your country or the region? Why do you believe so?
• How is your organization”non-governmental” and „non-profit” oriented?
• What are the key strenghts of your organization?
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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
Useful & practical questions
• What are the greatest weakness of your organization?
• Has your organization gone through the strategic planning process? Who participated in the development of the plan?
• What is the mission of your organization going to be in 2010?
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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
Useful & practical questions
• Who will lead your organization in 2010?
• What will be the key activities of your organization?
• What is your expected structure of income and expenditures in 2010?
• What number of employees do you expect to have in your organization in 2010?
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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
Useful & practical questions
• Why do you think your organization should be receiving support towards endowment/reserve fund?
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Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA
Role of the Boards
• Committment
• Prestige
• Broadening funding base
• Good governance
• Responsibility
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Other issues
• Public image, perception and support
• Role of federations and „donors forum”
• Matching requirements
• Mobilization of the European foundations ?
• US funders
• Future Trust contribution