Lusoma Notes

Welcome to Lusoma Advisory Services’ Field Notes. A collection of thoughtful, practical insights on the realities and shifts within the social sector. Rooted in our work alongside NGOs, Non-Profits, community-based organizations, and donor partners across the world, these reflections capture emerging trends and real-world experiences in the social impact sector. From strengthening program strategy to navigating meaningful partnerships, our Field Notes offer clear, context-aware guidance that supports sustainable, community-driven change. Explore the ideas shaping impact where it matters most.

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Grab your notebook. We're going below the surface on the research, thinking, and ideas shaping the sector.

Navigating Strategic Review and Planning.

As the year draws to a close, organizations are making their plans for the next three to five years. Strategic planning and review is a crucial component of organizational success and development, but it can be an overwhelming task. Over the years, Lusoma Advisory Services has had the privilege of assisting various organizations in their strategic planning journeys. In this article, we will explore some valuable insights and tips to make the strategic planning and review pro

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Resourcing for Social Justice

This year's World Social Justice Day theme, "Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances," highlights the need to address our society's deep inequalities and injustices. Individual efforts are not enough, and collective action is required. Considering this theme, we will explore what resourcing for social justice looks like and some critical considerations to ensure that social justice initiatives effectively bridge gaps, build alliances, and work towards a fairer, more equitable socie

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The 3 Cs of Coaching

The 3 Cs of Coaching Coaching and Training for organisations is like what takes place at an individual level; it supports organisations to pause, introspect and reflect on what the organisation is now, what they aspire to become, and understand the obstacles and opportunities to reach their goal. Non-profits are made up of people – this is what makes non-profits organic. The fact that the focus of non-profits is towards improving the lives of others makes it even more essent

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Key Pillars of Effective Fundraising

Key pillars of effective fundraising Effective fundraising is not having a list of potential donors or investors and calling them up hoping one will hear you out. For the organisations that rely on this, the odds are stacked against them. The ripple effect of this is detrimental to the organization as a whole as the funds are not rolling in and the members of staff are fatigued and demoralized from trying so hard yet nothing sticks. This approach of fundraising is what we ref

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