In every non-governmental organization, challenges arise sooner or later that can hinder the achievement of important goals. These challenges often go unnoticed or are dismissed as "normal difficulties," when in fact they are symptoms of deeper organizational problems. Research by the Foundation for Civil Society Development (FCSD) shows that in Bulgaria around 16,000 non-profit organizations face such difficulties, which affect their manageability and sustainability. Accordi

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How to Improve Processes in Your Organization Using Swim Lane Diagrams A Practical Guide for NGOs and Social Projects Swim Lane diagrams (also known as cross-functional flowcharts) are one of the most accessible and effective tools for visualizing work processes. They don't simply show what happens step by step, but also who is responsible for each part of the process. This makes them exceptionally useful for identifying ambiguities, duplication of effort, or delays. The diag

No matter how significant a piece of research may be, without the right story it remains just a publication that no one ever reaches. This is why the path of fellow Maria Ganeva has led her to the Institute for Public Environment Development, one of the organizations whose work has for years been larger than its public profile. With this publication we continue the series in which we present the host organizations in the fourth edition of the "Digital Marketing for Meaningfu

On the 17th of April, I received a seemingly urgent invite for an opening in a training seminar in Germany next month. Along with it came a link to the advert, promoting this training, and another message, telling me that I need to decide quickly. A few days later, I had two tickets to Nuremberg and back, and an adventurous feeling within. That is basically how I came to know about the WELLCORE project: Strategic Partnership on the topic of WELL-being, mental health, COnnect

In 2024, civic space in Bulgaria remains in the "narrowed" category, according to the report by the European Civic Forum. This means that despite the formal freedom of association and expression, civil society organizations and activists face serious obstacles in their work. Impact Drive prepared this article based on the European Civic Forum report and the analysis for Bulgaria by Zahari Yankov of the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL). Why is Civic Space an Impo