RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

We conduct research into topical issues that are relevant to the NGO sector and publish it. We also stockpile resource materials that will improve the performance of NGOs.

DARC Publications

Governance Brief

DARC publishes its "Governance Brief' on non-profit board. The one page, easy-to-read quarterly flyer features relevant information on board related topics for board members and non-board members.

Some issues that have been published

- Tending the process
- The Way to Effective Board
- How Can We Improve Our Meeting?
- Terms of Engagement
- Sample Board Member Job Description
- Characteristics of Effective Boards
- Steering Towards the Future with Authority and Accountability
- Getting Past the Ask: Ways Boards overcome their fear of fundraising
- Becoming a dynamic Nonprofit Board
- How should board minutes be written, approved, and kept?
- Board essentials
- Fiduciary role of board members
- Board members self-assessment
- What is the board's role in the annual financial audit?
- and more

Newsletter

We publish two official newsletters. The objective is to give a good coverage of DARC's program activities, and to disseminate knowledge to a wider audience. The two newsletters are:

" DARCNews: DARC News is the official newsletter of DARC. This publication details the activities of the organization within the period of its coverage.
" STAMP Newsletter: Support and Technical Assistant for Microfinance Promotion (STAMP) newsletter is designed as a program specific publication with focus on the activities under our STAMP program.
" Annual Report:

	NEWSLETTER 2002.pdf
	NEWSLETTER 2004.pdf
	NEWSLETTER 2005.pdf
	NEWSLETTER 2006.pdf

Non-Profit Starter Pack

A 'must have' for budding non-profit. The pack is rich with information every young non-profit needs to have. You may pick up a copy at DARC office.