Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

ENDOWMENTS Any chance?

TRUST FOR CIVIL SOCIETY perspective

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Useful & practical questions

• Are you a non-governmental organization of key importance in your field within your country or the region? Why do you believe so?

• How is your organization”non-governmental” and „non-profit” oriented?

• What are the key strenghts of your organization?

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Useful & practical questions

• What are the greatest weakness of your organization?

• Has your organization gone through the strategic planning process? Who participated in the development of the plan?

• What is the mission of your organization going to be in 2010?

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Useful & practical questions

• Who will lead your organization in 2010?

• What will be the key activities of your organization?

• What is your expected structure of income and expenditures in 2010?

• What number of employees do you expect to have in your organization in 2010?

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Useful & practical questions

• Why do you think your organization should be receiving support towards endowment/reserve fund?

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Role of the Boards

• Committment

• Prestige

• Broadening funding base

• Good governance

• Responsibility

Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, New York , USA

Other issues

• Public image, perception and support

• Role of federations and „donors forum”

• Matching requirements

• Mobilization of the European foundations ?

• US funders

• Future Trust contribution