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Civic Growth Network helps nonprofits, civic initiatives and social-impact organizations access the knowledge, tools, expertise and networks they need to build stronger institutions and grow their impact.
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Practical resources for stronger organizations.
NGO Strategic Plan Template
A framework for developing your organization’s 3–5 year strategic plan.
Board Governance Checklist
Assess and strengthen your board’s effectiveness across key governance dimensions.
Grant Proposal Template
A structured template for writing grant proposals.
Financial Policy Template
A financial policy framework for NGOs and civil society organizations.
M&E Framework
Build a monitoring and evaluation system for your programmes.
Communications Strategy Template
Develop a communications strategy to amplify your organization’s voice.
Build the skills behind stronger organizations.
NGO Governance Essentials
Course details and enrolment will be added once confirmed.
Financial Management for NGOs
Course details and enrolment will be added once confirmed.
Strategic Communications for Social Impact
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Insights from The NGO Space
News, opportunities, expert perspectives and practical knowledge for people working across civil society.
The NGO Space
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Understand tax. Strengthen accountability.
TaxEasy Ghana simplifies tax, financial literacy and compliance information for organizations and citizens.
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Capable people build resilient institutions. Investing in leaders strengthens the whole organization.
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Stronger institutions are better equipped to serve communities with programmes that work and last.
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