Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union. Questionnaire Support to Regional CSO Networks Area of Interest for future support In order to estimate the needs of the Regional CSOs’ Networks in the IPA countries and to plan potential future support, TACSO has prepared the list of topics for potential capacity building of networks. Next to each theme and topic please specify your interest with Yes or No. In addition, feel free to add any additional topics in the empty lines under the corresponding themes. Themes and topics Yes No Leadership Improve facilitation processes in the network? Effective implementation of the decisions taken by the general body and/or the board Improve and introduce clear and articulated vision, mission, strategies and goals Translation of common vision into strategies (mid-term) and concrete projects and actions Improve mobilization of members around a common goal Improve engagement of stakeholders and members Management of large group processes Steering of change processes Management How to establish infrastructure to function? How to manage finances or resources to support the infrastructure and programmes? Assess/improve skills and knowledge of staff to implement decisions Formulation, planning and management of projects Resources Funding strategy - Financial plan and policies Control and monitoring of use of financial resources? Mobilisation of internal / external resources Transparency of budget, planning and allocation processes? Awareness of financial resource needs among leadership? External relationship management How does a network engage with external stakeholders? Relationships with donors and governments TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania 1 Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union. Management of key relationships? Improve external promotion of a network profile Accountability Improve mechanisms for membership and participation Membership development Examine how is the network accountable to the members? Improve network’s promotion of members’ commitment and ownership? Manage diverse expectations (conflict, domination of a few) Improve mutual trust and respect Other themes that could be included Other topics that could be included Thank You! TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania 2