Identifying tools to aid in the Management of Donations Across NGOs

Abstract

Over the past two decades, nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) have grown at an exponential rate yet many of these NGOs find themselves fluctuating between states of being financially stable, to barely surviving the following year as funding and resources have been diminished. With most of these NGOs relying on product surplus or in-kind donations, a mismatch in the supply of resources and the actual need of the NGO arises. This not only has an impact on the NGOs but also the recipients of the services provided by the NGOs. Managing the donated resources and reducing product waste can aid in meeting sustainability development goals as well as empowering the community through social inclusion. The aim of this research paper is to identify frameworks that can aid in the management of donated products and resources in NGOs.