Articles on various subjects about NGOs

HIGGS Research_COVID-19 & Nonprofits : The Day After

For HIGGS, as for many other organizations, the previous period was a period of restructuring the way we operate. At the same time, it brought a process -to be gradually completed-of data review, review of needs and mode of analysis of specific elements of the Greek NPO ecosystem. Experiencing a relatively calm phase during July-August…

Useful Reading Material for Non-Profits

Find useful material with good practices that will help you improve your efficiency and the operations of your organization, as well as suggestions for tackling new challenges: Lessening The Risk Of Coronavirus At Nonprofits Create engaging infographics and reports in minutes Facebook Fundraisers Tips, Trends, and Benchmark Data 5 Reasons Sponsors Ignore Your Emails How…

A Decade of Social Impact Development

Social Impact Assessment has developed greatly in the past decade all over the world. A major milestone in this development in Israel was the establishment of Midot – a unique Israeli non-profit organization (NPO) which I have had the privilege to lead as CEO for the past 7 years. It is founded as a partnership…

Measuring social impact in the nonprofit sector

Organizations that are active in the field of Civil Society aim to create a positive social impact through their work and especially through their projects’ implementation. Being able to use their sources efficiently and effectively in order to maximize their results and thus to help alleviate social problems is a key requirement for all organizations.…

Internship at HIGGS: Students’ Experience

Elisa Pagiolari – Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Peloponnese 1/1/2018-31/3/2018 A few months ago, I had the chance to apply for an internship through the University of Peloponnese, where I am studying. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to do an internship in a Nonprofit Organization. Through my personal research,…

Introduction to Creative Conflict Resolution

NPOs are considered hubs of cooperation, teamwork, social innovation, and solidarity. However, conflicts, disagreements, and tensions may arise in NPOs as in any other field, thus undermining the harmonious atmosphere of communication and creative thinking. During the course of HIGGS’s Bootcamp we pointed out that in the process of assessing the needs of a project,…

The Volunteering Program of Athens University of Economics and Business «AUEB Volunteers»

The volunteers are the driving force of the Civil Society. Especially, when it comes to volunteers with abilities and the proper characteristics that any Non-Governmental Organization needs, then we’re talking about gems. Wishing to create a connection between the community of Athens University of Economics and Business, namely the students, the teaching staff and the…

Action Finance Initiative

“If I had my own capital, I would do my own business.” The use of this phrase by more and more qualified young people, who do not have the required capital, led to the establishment of Action Finance initiative (http://www.afi.org .gr /) three years ago. Living in Greece of crisis and massive unemployment, the opportunities…

Volunteering and Universities: So close but so far

One of the best memories of my childhood was my visits with my grandmother at the UNICEF store during Christmas. This is when I started becoming familiar with the NGO sector. Then, during my school years, I participated in various initiatives and actions, such as bazaars or food and essential items gathering for the vulnerable…

Internship at HIGGS

A few months ago I was given the opportunity to choose where I would like to start an internship. As I had no idea what was what I really wanted to follow, I thought about what would make me feel good about myself and at the same time it would fill my time creatively. Under…

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