Re-imagining International NGOs

How business models, structure and management are changing for international charities

Overview

This interactive seminar will examine the changing face of International NGOs. It will offer key insights and challenges to best practice and emerging trends in how International NGOs see their future.

With senior representatives from some of the UK's most influential INGOs, we identify what new organisational structures and approaches are emerging in the world of UK-based INGOs.

The event is based on findings from a major piece of =mc research commissioned by Sightsavers and WaterAid, we reveal how 13 of the largest international charities are organising themselves in terms of organisational structure and governance.

The data set for this major research project includes:

- Amnesty International
- CARE International UK
- Save the Children Alliance
- Sightsavers International
- HelpAge International
- Plan International UK

- ActionAid International
- Christian Aid
- WaterAid
- Oxfam
- CAFOD
- VSO

For you?

The event will be of particular value to CEOs, senior managers, trustees and board members of INGOs.

Led by =mc consultants with senior representatives from INGOs, you will benefit through a range of high-level learning opportunities through plenary sessions, panel discussions and networking.

Benefits

Gain new insights into how INGOs are restructuring themselves to address key issues such as governance, transparency, accountability and membership

Access new and more effective ways to engage staff, board members, volunteers, funders, donors, senior managers and beneficiaries

Identify the existing and emerging challenges associated with INGO business models and how to address them - especially the linked issues of funding and ‘membership'

Structure and topics
The seminar will be driven by research and case studies from INGOs. Running from 1.30pm-5.30pm, the afternoon will involve plenaries, panel discussions, followed by an informal drinks reception. The sessions are designed to tackle five key issues that have emerged from the research: New business models for INGOs: how can INGOs fund future development and create real sustainability in themselves and their partners? Reframing alliances and partnerships: how are current networks and the need to co-operate with business, governments and emerging South partners impacting on governance and organisational processes? North-South decision-making: should UK-based INGOs reconsider their relationship with the South? What has been the impact and what are the implications of ActionAid's move to South Africa? New organisational models: how do new emerging models compare with the existing? How will these newer models affect the way senior management teams and boards are structured? Lessons from the private sector: what can we learn from the way international commercial organisations deal with corporate restructures, mergers and strategic reviews?

Structure and topics

The seminar will be driven by research and case studies from INGOs. Running from 1.30pm-5.30pm, the afternoon will involve plenaries, panel discussions, followed by an informal drinks reception.

The sessions are designed to tackle five key issues that have emerged from the research:

New business models for INGOs: how can INGOs fund future development and create real sustainability in themselves and their partners?

Reframing alliances and partnerships: how are current networks and the need to co-operate with business, governments and emerging South partners impacting on governance and organisational processes?

North-South decision-making: should UK-based INGOs reconsider their relationship with the South? What has been the impact and what are the implications of ActionAid's move to South Africa?

New organisational models: how do new emerging models compare with the existing? How will these newer models affect the way senior management teams and boards are structured?

Lessons from the private sector: what can we learn from the way international commercial organisations deal with corporate restructures, mergers and strategic reviews?

Speakers
=mc Bernard Ross, Director Bernard led the INGO governance review with 17 major INGOs which led to the ground-breaking research. As a leading expert in the not-for-profit world on change initiatives, strategy and culture, he has worked with a range of UK-based and international organisations including Amnesty International, Sightsavers International, UNICEF, International HIV/AIDs Alliance and Greenpeace. Sightsavers International Caroline Harper, CEO Caroline's background was in the international energy business before joining Sightsavers. Sightsavers works across 32 countries around the world to help restore sight to visually impaired people and deliver services in rehabilitation and education. Caroline is currently exploring how to develop a stronger international structure. ActionAid Peter Moore, Vice Chair of UK Board Dr Peter Moore is a consultant on human resources and governance issues, mainly in Southern Sudan and Kenya. He spent 6 years on ActionAid Boards, including deep involvement in the development of ActionAid's international governance. ActionAid has developed one of the most admired and sophisticated organisational structures by moving to the global south. Amnesty International Kate Gilmore, Executive Deputy Secretary General Kate has helped transform Amnesty International in recent years, developing a new strategic planning process and a more innovative culture to address the changing human rights challenges in the world. Plan International Marie Staunton, CEO Plan International works to improve children's lives in developing countries. With extensive experience in the INGO sector, Marie will be offering a CEO perspective on governance and federal structures.

Speakers

=mc

Bernard Ross, Director

Bernard led the INGO governance review with 17 major INGOs which led to the ground-breaking research. As a leading expert in the not-for-profit world on change initiatives, strategy and culture, he has worked with a range of UK-based and international organisations including Amnesty International, Sightsavers International, UNICEF, International HIV/AIDs Alliance and Greenpeace.

Sightsavers International

Caroline Harper, CEO

Caroline's background was in the international energy business before joining Sightsavers. Sightsavers works across 32 countries around the world to help restore sight to visually impaired people and deliver services in rehabilitation and education. Caroline is currently exploring how to develop a stronger international structure.

ActionAid

Peter Moore, Vice Chair of UK Board

Dr Peter Moore is a consultant on human resources and governance issues, mainly in Southern Sudan and Kenya. He spent 6 years on ActionAid Boards, including deep involvement in the development of ActionAid's international governance. ActionAid has developed one of the most admired and sophisticated organisational structures by moving to the global south.

Amnesty International

Kate Gilmore, Executive Deputy Secretary General

Kate has helped transform Amnesty International in recent years, developing a new strategic planning process and a more innovative culture to address the changing human rights challenges in the world.

Plan International

Marie Staunton, CEO

Plan International works to improve children's lives in developing countries. With extensive experience in the INGO sector, Marie will be offering a CEO perspective on governance and federal structures.

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Dates	15 May 2008 (Fully Booked)
Duration	1.30pm-5.30pm
Cost	£175+VAT
Venue	Central London
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