The Nigeria NGO Support Hub is an innovative online platform initiated by the Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF) and supported by PLRCAP. It serves as a dynamic ecosystem, bringing together digital tools, technical experts, and capacity strengthening partners to support both nascent and advanced Nigerian NGOs in their learning journeys.

The Hub functions as a comprehensive support system, offering a range of tools and resources. It provides a confidential “safe space” for NGOs to diagnose their organizational growth needs, self-assessment tools, learning dashboards, a curated resource library, and communities of practice for peer sharing. Additionally, it connects NGOs with mentors, experts, and live course offerings.

The Hub offers self-assessment tools, learning dashboards, a curated resource library, communities of practice, expert guidance, and shared services. Members can access tools tailored to their organizational needs, participate in online communities, and benefit from mentorship and expert advice.

NGOs can engage with the Hub by becoming members. The process involves self-assessment, utilizing learning dashboards, participating in communities of practice, and accessing expert guidance. The Hub also provides visibility through publicly available member profile pages.

The Hub adopts an “investment approach” to organizational development. Members lead in their own development, and the Hub provides a helping hand. Learning and growth objectives are cataloged and tracked through a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.

The Hub encourages collaboration through shared services, where members can combine forces and achieve economies of scale in critical areas like finance, human resources, communications, and data. This collaborative approach enhances effectiveness and resource optimization.

PLRCAP (Promoting Local Response Capacities and Partnership) is a program that has supported organizational sustainability for Nigerian NGOs. It is connected to the Hub, contributing expertise and support for specific learning journeys and capacity strengthening initiatives.

Interested parties, including NGOs, international partners, and experts, can get involved by contacting the PLRCAP team at info@PLRCAPinitiative.com. Specific points of contact are provided for NGOs, international partners, organizations offering capacity strengthening support, and experts looking to contribute to the Hub.

There is no specified deadline for joining the Hub. NGOs, partners, and experts are encouraged to reach out for more information and explore collaboration opportunities at any time.

NGOs interested in joining the hub can apply by clicking on the provided link on the homepage. The links provided are for different categories: Guests, Experts, and Nigerian Organizations. The application process may involve submitting relevant information about the organization, its activities, and its capacity-building needs.

There are no costs associated with signing up for the hub, however if you require the service of a mentor or expert, listed in the directory it is recommended to contact the expert directly for information on any fees or financial arrangements.

The engagement period for members varies depending on the specific components and activities involved. For example, the Masterclasses program spans nine months, while the NGO Experts Dialogue Series occurs every two weeks. The mentorship and partnership components may have their own timelines and durations, tailored to the needs of the participating organizations.

For more general information, inquiries can be directed to us at info@PLRCAPinitiative.com