Non-Government Organization Community
Non-profit organizations
The vitality of any community is related to the quality and quantity of its social capital. At the forefront are the numerous non-profit organizations. These may be small community-oriented non-profits or may represent large national or international organizations with thousands of staff. Regardless of size or scope, TFG wants to see these organizations thriving in their mission and fulfilling their vision.
Relief and development organizations
The humanitarian aid sphere as grown into a global industry in and of itself. The challenge is to effectively bring short-term relief, medium-term rehabilitation and long-term development, all while circumventing the criticism leveled at the development biz and the hype of development buzz. The publicity clout brought by George Clooney, Mia Farrow and Bono effectively hypes the needs of those mired in poverty, conflict and environmental destruction, but how does one avoid the temptation to turn poverty or injustice into a fundraising commodity? TFG walks alongside you and your organization to re-evaluate the strategic approaches to relief and development. Capturing donors’ hearts and empathetic solidarity in only the tip of the iceberg, but challenging and changing the dominant indigenous beliefs and behavior as well as the underlying structural injustices is the key task. There are numerous examples of local communities making 180 degree transformations—all without seeing outside funding or even the face of a Western aid worker. Ideas have consequences...TFG can help unpack these ideas and repackage them in a culturally relevant and sustainable manner.
The vitality of any community is related to the quality and quantity of its social capital. At the forefront are the numerous non-profit organizations. These may be small community-oriented non-profits or may represent large national or international organizations with thousands of staff. Regardless of size or scope, TFG wants to see these organizations thriving in their mission and fulfilling their vision.
Relief and development organizations
The humanitarian aid sphere as grown into a global industry in and of itself. The challenge is to effectively bring short-term relief, medium-term rehabilitation and long-term development, all while circumventing the criticism leveled at the development biz and the hype of development buzz. The publicity clout brought by George Clooney, Mia Farrow and Bono effectively hypes the needs of those mired in poverty, conflict and environmental destruction, but how does one avoid the temptation to turn poverty or injustice into a fundraising commodity? TFG walks alongside you and your organization to re-evaluate the strategic approaches to relief and development. Capturing donors’ hearts and empathetic solidarity in only the tip of the iceberg, but challenging and changing the dominant indigenous beliefs and behavior as well as the underlying structural injustices is the key task. There are numerous examples of local communities making 180 degree transformations—all without seeing outside funding or even the face of a Western aid worker. Ideas have consequences...TFG can help unpack these ideas and repackage them in a culturally relevant and sustainable manner.