Governance and Financial Sustainability of NGOs in South Africa

This study focused on governance and financial
sustainability of NGOs in South Africa. The primary
objective of the study was to evaluate existing
governance and financial arrangements of NGOs with
the view to developing alternative approaches to
governance and financial arrangements with specific
reference to lessons of experiences for South
African NGOs. The secondary objectives of the study
were to firstly develop a historical perspective on
trends and tendencies of NGO funding in South
Africa. A second objective was to provide a
theoretical overview of the financial management and
governance arrangements of NGOs. The study thirdly
examined options for funding arrangements for NGOs
in South Africa. A comparative case assessment of
selected NGOs was provided. Research findings
forwarded was used to develop a set of conclusions
and recommendations for the improved funding and
governance of NGOs in South Africa in general.

Autorentext

Dr Rozenda Hendrickse lectures in the Department of Public Management, in the Faculty of Business of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She serves as a Trustee and Board Member of the Harold Wolpe Memorial Trust. She also served on the SYLFF Fellows Council, established by the Tokyo Foundation's Scholarship Division.

Klappentext

This study focused on governance and financial sustainability of NGOs in South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate existing governance and financial arrangements of NGOs with the view to developing alternative approaches to governance and financial arrangements with specific reference to lessons of experiences for South African NGOs. The secondary objectives of the study were to firstly develop a historical perspective on trends and tendencies of NGO funding in South Africa. A second objective was to provide a theoretical overview of the financial management and governance arrangements of NGOs. The study thirdly examined options for funding arrangements for NGOs in South Africa. A comparative case assessment of selected NGOs was provided. Research findings forwarded was used to develop a set of conclusions and recommendations for the improved funding and governance of NGOs in South Africa in general.