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Table of Contents

I. NGO Overview Definitions, fundamental nature, classification, types, numbers, history of the NGO sector	II. NGO Country Profiles The NGO sector in particular nations	III. NGO Organization Mission and vision statements, organizational documents, governing body, human resources
IV. Legal Types of structures, incorporating and registering, tax-exempt status	V. Financial Operating budget, accounting practices	VI. Fundraising Sources of funding, foundation grants, grantmaking
VII. Marketing Overview, marketing strategies, communications, public relations	VIII. Project Management Project management, program evaluation, impact and risk assessment	IX. Information Management Information management, Information technology
X. Networking and Partnerships Networking, partnering with NGOs, relations with the United Nations	XI. Strategic Planning Steps in strategic planning, SWOT analysis	XII. NGO Accountability and Ethics Overview of NGO ethics, codes of ethics and conduct, certification and self-certification programs, NGO ratings, and so forth
XIII. How to Start an NGO Start up funds, organizing documents, establishing a board of directors, funds and fundraising, office management		Appendix: Detailed Index