Grantmaking and civil society organisations
Date
2014-12-15
Authors
Chetty, Chimene Paranjothie
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Abstract
The 1990s has seen considerable interest generated in the development of
civil society in the different regions of the world. Non-governmental
organisations (NGOs), community based organisations (CBOs) and other civil
society associations and formations are seen as important contributors to
constructive social change. It has been no different in South Africa Most
South African civil society organisations (CSOs) rely entirely on funding as
their means of income. This study examines the relationship between the
funder and CSOs and possible means of making the relationship more
constructive and responsive to the needs of CSOs. In particular the study
examines the grantmaking components of the funding process and how these
components can be refined to meet the needs of CSOs. The study found that
there were several ways of refining the grantmaking process to be more
value-adding to CSOs.
Description
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Management,
University of Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Management (in the field of Public and
Development Management).
February, 2000