Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing various socio-economic challenges in Africa, ranging from healthcare to education and environmental conservation. Despite the pressing issues on the continent, many nonprofits struggle to secure sufficient donor support. This document aims to explore the multifaceted reasons behind the lack of donor backing for African nonprofits. Perceived Corruption Read more…
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The Menace of Charity Scams in Kenya: A Call for Vigilance and Reform
Introduction: Charity is a noble concept that aims to alleviate the suffering of those in need and foster a sense of community and compassion. Unfortunately, in Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, the genuine spirit of charity is marred by the growing menace of charity scams. These deceptive practices not only exploit Read more…
Running a Charitable Organization in Kenya: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Sustainable Impact
Running a charitable organization in Kenya requires a strategic and thoughtful approach to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the socio-economic landscape of the country. Kenya, situated in East Africa, faces a myriad of social issues, including poverty, healthcare disparities, education gaps, and environmental concerns. Establishing and managing a charitable organization in such Read more…
Ensuring Accountability in Charitable Endeavors
In today’s dynamic world, charitable organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and championing noble causes. However, the success of these endeavors hinges on the trust and confidence that donors and the public place in them. To uphold this trust, charity accountability has emerged as a crucial aspect, ensuring that organizations operate transparently Read more…
What is Charity Accreditation
Why Become Charity accredited? A growing number of donors look for a charity’s credibility when choosing to donate. CESRA is here to help you become a trusted Charity. Benefits of CESRA Accreditation 1. Trusted Charity – You display the CESRA seal on all your organizations documents and online presence. Donors will be able to identify Read more…
Sample Charity annual report template
Standard 13 of CESRA accreditation requirement – Annual Report The requirement to submit annual returns for your charitable organization is also part of standards of Charity Accountability. Each Non-profit is encouraged to submit annual returns 3 months after the end of their financial year on. Although they are not an IRS or other tax agencies requirements Read more…
Charity Conflict of interest policy document
CESRA Standard 14. Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest is a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, board member, or employee. Nonprofits should have a written conflict of interest policy and statement in place. The conflict of interest policy should identify the types of conduct or transactions that Read more…
Benefits of Corporate Social Responsiblity
Business benefits of corporate social responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been used by many companies to be able to gain advantages for the company involved in CSR. CSR should be practiced by any business entity regardless of size or sector. Companies involved in CSR have witnessed advantages and benefits. What is CSR? Corporate social Read more…
What is Charity Accreditation
Center for Social Responsibility and accountability (CESRA) is An NGO Formed to strengthen and support the nonprofit sector by offering an accredtation service that makes the non profit organization to adapt accountability towards the giving community like donors and Corporate social responsibility. When Charititable organization are accredited they will achive a positive growth and good governance. Read more…
What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization
Is your Charity Accredited?
