{"id":19813,"date":"2023-04-24T11:06:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T14:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitawi.net\/?p=19813"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:58:49","slug":"sustentabilidade-financeira-ong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitawi.net\/en\/sustentabilidade-financeira-ong\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial sustainability: make your organization think long-term with an Endowment Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When we think about sustainability<\/strong>, we immediately imagine environmental issues. But, in the universe of finances<\/strong>, the term goes much further. This is the case of financial sustainability<\/strong>, O conscious use of money in the present to achieve results in the future<\/strong>. This does not just mean \u201csaving money\u201d, but using it safely, avoiding unnecessary expenses and investing it, thinking about long term<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This term is very important when we talk about personal finances, but it also needs to be considered in plans for causes and projects. social organizations (NGOs)<\/strong>, for example, it is very important to have efficient management of resources, so that the action of the cause is long-lasting and with satisfactory results. This longevity can be achieved through a Equity Fund<\/a><\/strong> (Endowment<\/strong>). Check out how this is possible throughout the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial sustainability for the third sector <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our study, \u201cThe importance of the Third Sector for GDP in Brazil<\/a>\u201d, shows that the Third sector<\/strong>, that is, the non-profit organizations<\/strong>, are responsible for more than 4% of the country's GDP<\/strong>. In addition to all the impact on health, education and culture, for example, the sector makes an important contribution to Brazil's economy<\/strong>, with job creation<\/strong> and in generation of economic value<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the performance of NGOs<\/strong> in the country continues to grow, today there are more than 800 thousand, covering several areas. To maintain growth and strengthen its operations, it is very important to consider the financial sustainability<\/strong> of each project. With a efficient management<\/strong>, expense control<\/strong> and planning<\/strong>, to the NGOs<\/strong> can go even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the economic relevance of NGOs<\/strong>, some institutions still face difficulties in maintaining themselves: more than a third of organizations cease to operate after 5 years of operation<\/strong>, second IPEA data<\/a>. This is due to several factors, but mainly to financial instability<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To implement the financial sustainability<\/strong> in your organization, it is important to understand what stage of financial maturity<\/strong> you are and what is the ideal financial reserve<\/a>. An interesting mechanism for mature organizations that aim to long term<\/strong> is a Equity Fund<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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