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.
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.