Andrew Paris, a process excellence manager at Médecins du Monde (Médair), discussing how lean methodologies are used to improve efficiency and impact within the NGO. He details challenges faced by humanitarian NGOs, such as funding gaps and restrictive donor requirements, and explains how lean principles, including his “seven habits of process improvement,” address these issues. […]
For nonprofit organizations, working with skilled volunteers on pro bono projects isn’t your typical volunteer engagement. These projects take lots of advance planning, careful selection of the right skilled volunteer for the job, and a unique type of management throughout the entire process to make sure you’re communicating with your internal team and volunteers appropriately. […]
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