STRENGTHS
Potential Impact
- Exponential Impact/Return – Good Leverage, Ex Teach/Course Could Impact Many People
- Scaleable/Sustainable
- Addressing Root Causes Of Problems Instead Of „Band-Aid Of Symptoms
- Target: Poor In Operational Area. Family Level. Hamlet Level, Small Town Level
- Local Media Attention Secured
- Strong Grassroots Links
- Field-Based Development Expertise
- The Ability To Innovate And Adapt
- Process-Oriented Approach To Development Participatory Methodologies And Tools
- Long-Term Commitment And Emphasis On Sustainability
- Cost Effectiveness.
Viable Approach
- Engenders Trust, No Hidden Agenda
- High Degree Of Expertise In Areas In Which We re Consulting Does Not Discriminate Based On Religion, Race, Culture.
Organizational Credibility
- Commitment By Volunteers, Members, The Board, Etc
- Leadership And Staff
- Our Story – It Is Credible
- Governance And Accountability Model
- Uniqueness Of The Organization And What We Offer
- Successful Track Record
- People Trust Us
- Strong Connection To The Business Community – „Business Approach
- The Idea Of What We Are And Want To Achieve Is Feasible – People Want To Get Involved, They See The Impact
WEAKNESSES:
- Difficulty Communicating What We Are
- Short Term Funding
- Need Staff With The Appropriate Skill Set
- Limited Financial And Management Expertise/Limited
- Institutional Capacity Low Levels Of Self-Sustainability
- Isolation/Lack Of Inter -organizational Communication And /Or Coordination
- Small Scale Interventions
- Lack Of Understanding Of The Border Social Or Economic Context.
