NGO Capacity Analysis

Published by the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, this toolkit can be used to identify capacity building needs of NGOs (non-governmental organisations), plan technical support interventions and monitor and evaluate the impact of capacity building.

The toolkit includes tools and guidance to help:

• Plan and prepare for capacity analysis with management;
• Develop an organisational profile;
• Facilitate a 1-2 day workshop with staff, management and volunteers to discuss and self assess capacities and prioritise areas for capacity building;
• Interview members of the organisation using questionnaire templates;
• Assess and analyse relevant documents;
• Prioritise and agree an action plan for capacity building; and
• Document outcomes using a suggested report format.

This toolkit is designed for people and organisations that support NGOs and CBOs (community-based organisations) responding to HIV/AIDS in developing countries. These include NGO support programmes, training institutions and individual trainers. According to the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, the toolkit can be adapted for use by NGOs and civil society organisations (CBOs) themselves as a framework to facilitate discussion, analyse a wide range of their own capacities and prioritise areas for development.