Your challenge is to be and remain in control. But how do you achieve your targets? Does that mean you are in control? And transparent? How can you prevent damage to your reputation?

Organisations in your sector must comply with laws and regulations as no other. Society expects you to lead by example and you cannot afford to have your reputation damaged. In order to be a trusted partner to the outside world, you must have control over your internal organisation. Initially, you will need insight into potential risks your organisation is exposed to. Active management of these risks will ensure that your organisation remains in control.

Risk Management

BDO can provide you with relevant advice and support. We offer you expertise in identifying, analysing, and interpreting strategic, operational and financial risks and identifying the appropriate control measures. For this purpose we use the BDO Control Framework and, where necessary, introduce soft controls.

Entrepreneurship and revenue models

In many non-profit organisations the revenue side is under pressure. Institutions therefore aim for broadening target groups and try to increase their audience reach. New product-market combinations are also being developed. Many institutions focus on the cost side of the budget and try to arrange various activities in a more flexible and efficient way. Many partnerships and mergers feature in the non-profit sector. which could either be a specific partnership or sharing the back office.

BDO is your strategic partner. We have the knowledge and experience to support and advise you. Together with you we assess the product-market combinations and analyse your strategy and finances by using our revenue monitor. BDO is fully aware of the (im)possibilities of various forms of collaboration and can give you professional advice on the correct structure.

Shared Service Centre

The trend of 'centralisation of support services' may require the setting up of an independent shared service centre. It is, however, not possible to make a sound decision on this without a valid business case. At the same time the relevant organisations may be faced with spending cuts targets, which means that a reduction in administrative burden in this development is a 'must. For optimum support of your own change issue, the experts at BDO in the fields of shared services, business cases and administrative burden have joined forces. This means we are able to provide you with optimum tailor-made solutions and support you in the realisation of projected efficiency benefits and cost savings.

Contact

If you would like to know how BDO can help your civil society organisation? Please contact one of our Civil Society Organisation Sector Group specialists on telephone number +31 30 284 98 00 to arrange an introductory meeting without any obligation.