Thesis (M. Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2015 / Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are regarded as valuable role players and
partners in the development of communities. The aim of this study was to seek, and
unpack business sustainability challenges faced by the philanthropic NGOs
operating in the Capricorn District Municipality. This study also attempted to evaluate
the possible solutions to the current challenges and to assess the compliance levels
of the NGOs with the Directorate of the NPOs, to identify distinguishing qualities
possessed by successful NGOs, to evaluate the role of affiliation and the support
structures available for the NGOs in CDM and to make possible recommendations to
improve their sustainability. The study employed qualitative evaluation as this research tool allows for interpretative research. The key findings of this study include lack of support for the NGOs, lack of resources, lack of visionary leadership, poor remuneration, greed and selfishness, competition for funding, lack of income generation and fundraising skills, education and financial illiteracy, wrong establishment motives, lack of passion for
the sector and self-enrichment. The study recommends that the NGOs should
appoint skilled Project Managers and governors who can provide clear directions;
application forms for funding should use simple and understandable language so as
to accommodate less privileged groups; diversify funding sources, and create mutual
partnerships. The NPO Directorate together with the Department of Social
Development should assist in the screening of motives to establish NGOs, the NGOs
be assisted with the training of Management and Board members and NGOs be
assisted financially with bookkeeping and auditors.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/1408 |
| Date | January 2015 |
| Creators | Matsimbi, Alfred |
| Contributors | Mtapuri, O. |
| Publisher | University of Limpopo |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xi, 83 leaves |
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