Why Visibility Must Be Part of Your Organizational Infrastructure in 2026 By Victor Akumu The NGO landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Organizations are currently navigating a “triple squeeze”: a sharp reduction in traditional funding, a global crisis of trust, and a hyper-saturated digital attention economy. In this environment, visibility is no longer a luxury […]
A Community Library That Is Opening Up Possibilities The recent USAID stop order has severely impacted NGOs, highlighting the urgent need for funding diversification. Local fundraising represents a significant, often untapped opportunity for organizations to reduce their reliance on foreign aid. Some years ago, I worked with around 150 local organizations to build their capacity […]
Key Steps In Developing A Communications Strategy Here are key steps you can follow when tasked with developing a communication strategy for your organization Consultative Meeting Initiate a consultative meeting with your organization’s leadership team to get their views and insight on communications and their vision on how communications can support the organization’s key objectives. […]
The Connection Between Storytelling and Fundraising Today, storytelling is more than just recounting events, stirring emotions, and motivating individuals. Storytelling has emerged as a key tool in fundraising, especially with the ever-shrinking donor funding. Research conducted by Stanford University showed that stories are 22 times more memorable than stated facts. The study attributed this to […]
