Global Report

2020 Global Report

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Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN) P.O. Box 581742 Minneapolis, MN 55458 www.minnesotaNGOs.org Contents

Forward — 01 Executive Summary — 02 Introduction — 04 Purpose — 05 Who is MINN — 06 Minnesota Strong — 08 Major Survey Trends — 09 2020 Limitations — 17 Organization Spotlight — 18 Data by Global Region & Budget — 21 Data by Global Region — 22 Opportunities by Budget & Region — 25 Measurement — 29 Past — 30 Present — 31 Future — 32 Conclusion — 33 Call to Action — 35 Acknowledgements — 37 D R A W R O

F Forward

I am honored to introduce this second installment of our MINN Global Report. It was my privilege to serve as the 2020 Board President, and I speak for the entire organization when I say that we are very pleased to present you with our data and analysis.

MINN, including our volunteers, members, and the international NGOs we represent—we are fortunate to call Minnesota home. And we are thankful for the unique position Minnesota holds in the Midwest and the country, year after year sitting atop rankings for quality of life and wellbeing, business and infrastructure, as well as health, education, and philanthropy. As our shared interconnections grow, both within Minnesota and between Minnesota and the rest of the world, the state has consequently gained greater prominence on the national and international stages.

A primary goal of the 2020 Global Report is to shed more light on our network of Minnesota-based INGOs and the labor of their staff and volunteers. It is our hope we will be able to add to the state’s list of accolades the good work being done by these organizations and their members. The Minnesota International NGO Network believes that more investigation and data collection will reveal that Minnesota also stands out in terms of the number of international nonproﬁts operating here and the signiﬁcant impact their work has on the world. MINN looks forward to continuing our effort to collect this important data and inform the public of the international development work being done by Minnesotans globally. K Karl Krister Karlsson 2020 MINN Board President

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Executive Summary E V I T U C E

X The Minnesota International NGO Network E (MINN) is committed to doing global good better by connecting international practitioners and supporters to learn, network, and exchange professional expertise. As part of this mission, MINN produces its Global Report every year to provide a picture of the current state of Minnesota’s international NGO (INGO) community. In 2020, data was provided by almost 60 international NGOs throughout Minnesota, highlighting the geographic, operational, and ﬁnancial trends of the INGO community. Though this data was compiled before and during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, MINN is still publishing this data to help understand the pre-pandemic INGO situation and provide a baseline for analysis in future years. From a funding perspective, MINN organizations are predominantly supported through foundation grants and individual donor contributions. Corporate and government grants provided funding for a smaller number of international NGOs, allowing potential for further growth in this area. INGO budgets tend to be small, usually under $500,000 per year. Despite these lean budgets, Minnesota’s international NGOs are implementing anti-poverty, social welfare, and educational program solutions. Measured against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MINN organizations are focused heavily on SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 3 (Good Health & Well-Being).

M I N N G L O B A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 0 0 2 Operationally, the biggest emphasis for Minnesota’s INGOs is on international implementation of programs and solutions. A few organizations also reported working on advocacy and educational initiatives. I N G O S E S T. I N L A S T 2 0 Y E A R S In most cases, MINN organizations are completing this work with a small cohort of domestic and international staff 70% and volunteers. Often, this work is being completed with fewer than two dozen paid employees and unpaid volunteers. These staffs are usually quite diverse, with most international NGOs comprised of a majority female staff and the average of all organizations 3 % S & C E N T R A L A S I A reporting around 40% African American 2 % M I D E A S T & N A F R I C A employees. Minnesota’s INGOs tend to be very 3 3 % G L O B A L young organizations, with roughly 70% of 4 0 % S U B - S A H A R A N A F R I C A organizations having been founded within the 1 7 % L AT I N A M E R I C A last two decades. 5 % E & S E A S I A

Geographically, Minnesota’s international NGOs have a major impact all around the world. Over one third of organizations focus speciﬁcally on sub-Saharan Africa and roughly 15% work on projects in Latin America. Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda are among the most common recipients of Minnesota INGO services. Most organizations place a high emphasis on working directly in the locations they serve. Because of this, international staff members tend to outnumber domestic staff. E T H I O P I A Moving forward, MINN encourages Minnesota’s U G A N D A international NGOs to use this report to ﬁnd common ground in their missions. INGOs can work together to reduce costs, collaborate TA N Z A N I A on related projects, and prevent the duplication of efforts in competing areas. Now more than ever, the world needs Minnesota’s international NGO community and the services it provides. MINN hopes the data contained within this report will help make that job easier.

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Introduction

The Minnesota International NGO Network’s (MINN’s) Minnesota Global Report 2020 summarizes the philanthropic international NGO (INGO) engagement of Minnesota-based organizations working on international development projects across the globe. This is the ﬁrst comprehensive Minnesota Global Report 2020 published since the MINN 2016 Impact Report, which was a response to requests from MINN members, donors and public sector stakeholders for timely and disaggregated information on Minnesota’s many INGOs.

This 2020 report seeks to provide an updated inquiry into our current Minnesota-based INGO members and provide a more holistic view of Minnesota’s INGO impact across global regions, development sectors, organization ﬁnancial and employee size, and highlight the major trends of MINN’s INGO network. The key indicators are framed in relation to the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and interpreted through self-reported quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

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C P U R P O S E U D O R T The purpose of this report is to summarize N I Minnesota INGOs robust engagement and efforts to overcome a variety of challenges facing our planet. The UN’s SDGs form the foundation of the analysis.

MINN upholds the standards established by the SDGs by centering our own work on SDG Number 17, strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing global partnership for sustainable development.

PEACE JUSTICE AND NO STRONG POVERTY INSTITU LIFE ON -TIONS ZERO LAND HUNGER

LIFE GOOD BELOW 16 1 HEALTH AND WATER 15 2 WELL-BEING 14 3 CLIMATE QUALITY ACTION 13 #17 4 EDUCATION RESPONSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS CONSUMP- 12 FOR THE GOALS 5 GENDER -TION AND EQUALITY PRODUCTION 11 6 CLEAN SUSTAINABLE 10 7 WATER AND CITIES AND SANITATION COMMU 9 8 -NITIES AFFORD REDUCED -ABLE AND DECENT CLEAN INEQUALI WORK -TIES INDUSTRY ENERGY INNOVA AND -TION AND ECONO INFRASTRU -MIC -CTURE GROWTH M I N N E S O TA I N T E R N AT I O N A L N G O N E T WO R K W H O I S M I N N ?

MINN is committed to strengthening the local international NGO (INGO) sector through opportunities to connect, share, and learn from one another.

“As a leader in a small nonprofit, I greatly value the Throughout the year, INGO professionals come connections to others doing together to connect with one another through similar work… MINN is a perfect a series of networking and educational events, way to connect with a network as well as visits to various NGO offices. MINN of people who care about the also facilitates a fellowship program throughout same things you do!” the year that provides professional enrichment, networking opportunities, and seeks to elevate Katherine Wojtan traditionally underrepresented voices in the Executive Director, Mary’s Pence international development sector. Additionally, MINN hosts an annual Summit conference that brings all of the Minnesota INGO community together to share information and learn from one another’s experiences. The MINN structure “MINN is a tremendous allows organizations to exist in a collaborative organization that brings learning environment, where best practices and together all of the international resources can be shared to continue working non-profit organizations in towards the greater good. Minnesota. It sounds like a cliché, but in this case it’s true - We believe that a thriving and connected INGO if MINN did not exist we would sector will enrich the lives of people around the be discussing how to create an world, enhance our collective impact, and organization like it.” inspire leaders and organizations in our state who are committed to making a positive Patrick Plonski, PhD difference in our global and local communities. Executive Director, Books for Africa

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To be the leader in providing a collaborative environment for Minnesota international NGOs to learn and exchange ideas. Our efforts result in innovative and effective solutions that enrich the lives of the global community.

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Founded in the spring of 2005, The Minnesota International NGO Network serves to connect all international humanitarian and development practitioners and supporters based in Minnesota, through education, networking, and information resources. Whether you are new to the world of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or a seasoned veteran, MINN is your forum to connect with colleagues and stay aware of what other NGOs based in Minnesota are doing around the world.

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Minnesota’s strong representation Unfortunately, high-minded ambition of international development organizations and strong overall metrics in our state have was not born in a vacuum. Minnesota ranks often obscured critical disparities highly among states for its economy, labor and structural racism. The killing of George force, education system, infrastructure, Floyd by a Minneapolis police ofﬁcer and overall quality of life. These strengths in May of 2020 garnered global attention mesh with a strong culture that prioritizes for our state. Reckoning with these volunteerism and philanthropy, and homegrown systems of oppression and creates a strong foundation from which violence is a monumental, but absolutely Minnesotans contribute to global solutions. necessary, task. Our state’s achievements - and potential for global impact – ring This is informed by an increasingly diverse hollow if Minnesota residents continue population characterized by an array to be repressed under the shadow of different cultures, most notably the of systemic racism. indigenous peoples whose ancestors originally inhabited this land, These factors also inform Minnesota-based as well as signiﬁcant proportions efforts to drive global development, no of residents from Latin America, Africa matter how noble. In recent years, MINN and Asia. Minnesotans from all these has sought to highlight voices calling backgrounds have devoted themselves for the decolonization of international to improving the lives of people development — a movement around the world. that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and true equal partnership with affected communities if the international development sector wishes to make meaningful impacts that achieve global good.

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# 1 7 Partnerships for the Goals 9

# 1 6 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 1 2

# 1 5 Life on Land 1

# 1 4 Life Below Water 0

# 1 3 Climate Action 2

# 1 2 Responsible Consumption & Production 3

# 1 1 Sustainable Cities & Communities 3

# 1 0 Reduced Inequalities 1 4

# 9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure 4

# 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth 1 8

# 7 Affordable & Clean Energy 1

# 6 Clean Water & Sanitation 6

# 5 Gender Equality 2 4

# 4 Quality Education 2 4

# 3 Good Health & Well-Being 2 3

# 2 Zero Hunger 1 1

# 1 No Poverty 2 6

Organizations were asked to identify the focus of their work based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDGs on which the most INGOs identiﬁed as the focus of their work were #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equality), #4 (Quality Education), or #3 (Good Health & Well-Being). Other SDGs such as those centered on hunger, institutions, and infrastructure are of notable focus as well. No INGOs reported working on SDG #14 (Life Below Water).

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N = 5 8 5 5 %

1 2 % 1 4% 1 0 % 5 % 2 % 2 %

1 Goal 2 Goals 3 Goals 4 Goals 7 Goals 8 Goals 9 Goals

MINN INGOs also tend to have a diversiﬁed portfolio of UNSDG focus. A little over half of all survey respondents reported working on three separate SDGs simultaneously. Most MINN international NGOs are contributing to more than one SDG at a time, with some reporting addressing as many as nine. Overall, this data emphasizes the interconnectedness of the UNSDGs and the ambitious goals of our nonproﬁts in International Development.

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32.8% N = 5 8 Global

1.7% 3.4% Middle East & North Africa South & Central Asia

17.2% 5.2% East & Latin America Southeast Asia

39.7% Sub-Saharan Africa

MINN INGOs reported a very broad global reach. Around one-third of survey respondents described their operation as globally rather than regionally focused. Of those that mentioned a regional focus, around 40% cited Sub-Saharan Africa as their region. Latin America is also a major focus area for a signiﬁcant subsection of organizations.

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N = 5 9

1 0 . 2 % 3 0 . 5 % 2 3 . 7 % 1 3 . 6% 1 8 . 6% 3 . 3 9 % $ 1 - $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 1 M - $ 1 0 M + $ 9 , 9 9 9 $ 9 9 , 9 9 9 $ 4 9 9 , 9 9 9 $ 9 9 9 , 9 9 9 $ 9 , 9 9 9 , 9 9 9

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MINN INGOs are by and large grassroots organizations, with nearly 80% organizations operating with budgets under $1m per year, and just over 3% exceeding $10m or more. Almost one-quarter of respondents come in under half a million dollars annually, and another 30% survive with below $100k annually. Recent data suggests that 66% of NGOs nationally operate under the one-million dollar threshold, which speaks to the great ﬁnancial needs of Minnesota’s INGO sector.

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MINN INGOs tend to have a diversiﬁed portfolio of support.

I N T H I S G R A P H I C , O R G A N I Z AT I O N S W E R E A L L OW E D T O S E L E C T A L L A P P L I C A B L E F U N D I N G S O U R C E S . Almost all organizations reported Barely a third of organizations listed corporate individual donors as a significant revenue and other non-profit organization funding, source, and nearly half of respondent suggesting more international NGOs could groups claimed foundation grants as well. benefit from pursuing this possibility.

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8 reported large percentages of internationally based staff. This indicates that most INGOs are focused on providing direct in-country support rather than administrative oversight.

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1 7 % 3 1 % 9 % 1 6 % 50/50 Female/Male 20+ Years 0-2 Years 2-5 Years

5 7 % 2 6% 3 6 % 1 2 % >50% Female >50% Male 10-20 Years 5-10 Years

As international development Overall, Minnesota’s INGOs tend to be organizations look to become more very young organizations. Roughly 70% diversified, the vast majority of MINN of respondent nonprofits were founded organizations report a staff breakdown within the last two decades. Fourteen that is at least 50% female. groups reported their founding date within just the last five years.

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T O P 4 C I T I E S Though a few international NGOs are based in locations in Greater Minnesota, all of the F O R I N G O S Global Report respondent organizations happened to be headquartered regionally in the Twin Cities metro area. Within this area # 1 M I N N E A P O L I S 2 1 Minneapolis is the most common. However, St. Paul and Brooklyn Park also host a signiﬁcant # 2 S A I N T PA U L 1 0 number of organizations.

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2 2020 Limitations 0 2 As an internationally focused organization working closely in partnership with member organizations, we are constantly reminded of how many challenges, during times like these, are also ampliﬁed in places our members serve. This year will be talked about for generations to come, in many ways for how it disrupted lives around the world, but also as a year of resilience, persistence, and both struggle and strength. From everyone here at MINN, we look forward to starting a new year with our constituents and their partners, as we continue together as a network of people and organizations helping the world through these difﬁcult times.

Below is a map developed by USAID that shows the impact of COVID-19 and international development funding in Global Health Security, as of March 2, 2020. Great strides have been taken in international development, which motivate us to overcome the challenges of our time, and guide decision-making in shifting priorities.

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M I N N E S O TA I N T E R N AT I O N A L N G O N E T WO R K Organization Spotlight T H G I L T O P S

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G Q U A L I TAT I V E S U M M A R Y R O

Of the 59 survey respondents represented in the quantitative data collection effort for the 2020 Global Report, seven organizations were selected to participate in a pilot qualitative survey to supplement this report with pull-quotes and use in this Organization Spotlight section. The seven organizations were selected because they are well-known and closely connected to MINN. The information learned from this ﬁrst iteration is being used to discuss the possible evolution of similar data collection efforts and uses in the years to come.

“As a small nonproﬁt working in Latin America, it is always helpful to connect with and learn from other organizations doing the same. It provides us with a way to connect to a very powerful and diverse M I S S I O N network of people for Invests in women across the Americas by mutual beneﬁt.” funding community initiatives and fostering Katherine Wojtan collaborations to create social change. Executive Director

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We envision a world where empowered women and their communities ﬂourish in solidarity A B O U T M A R Y ’ S P E N C E and justice. E S T. I N Y R S VA L U E S 9 I N M I N N 1987 Our commitment to justice motivates our work. We are grateful to walk alongside people of all  maryspence.org faiths and beliefs on this journey toward justice.

M I N N E S O TA I N T E R N AT I O N A L N G O N E T WO R K “Books For Africa is an annual participant and sponsor of the MINN Summit and also attends various MINN networking sessions annually. It is impressive the numbers of people, the variety of people, and the M I S S I O N number of organizations that MINN brings together Books For Africa’s mission is to end the book for its MINN Summit.” famine in Africa. BFA collects, sorts and ships donated textbooks, reference and general Patrick Plonski, PhD reading books, as well as computers Executive Director and e-readers, throughout Africa. BFA has delivered over 50 million books, serving all 55 African countries since 1988.

A B O U T B O O K S F O R A F R I C A  booksforafrica.org E S T. I N 10 Y R S I N M I N N 1988

“MINN creates opportunities for individuals and organizations to connect, M I S S I O N & V I S I O N learn and partner. We catalyze community-led transformation in It’s a privilege to be part of a rural Africa. We envision the people of rural group committed to tackling Africa engaged in building thriving, connected, development challenges and resilient communities. around the world in sustainable and A B O U T O N E V I L L A G E PA R T N E R S creative ways.”

E S T. I N Jill LaLonde 3 Y R S Executive Director I N M I N N 2000

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M I N N G L O B A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 0 2 0 Data by Global Region & Budget

In this section, there will be less focus on the big picture trends from the 2020 Global Report Survey. Rather, this section looks more deeply into the data to inform the micro-trends from the data by region. T E G D U B

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This graph measures the budgets of Minnesota’s INGOs per region. The speciﬁc regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America have the most ﬁnancial power by far. However, nearly 20 INGOs reported a broad global focus with most of those having budgets of at least $500,000 per year.

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4 . 4% 1 5 . 6% E & SE Asia Latin America

Dozens of Minnesota’s INGOs reported having active volunteer or internship opportunities for individuals starting out in international development. Like other metrics reported here, the most represented areas of emphasis are Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America speciﬁcally, and a global focus more broadly.

In particular, INGOs that reported a global focus tended to have both internship and volunteer opportunities.

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Dozens of Minnesota’s INGOs reported having active volunteer or internship opportunities for individuals starting out in international development.

Like other metrics reported here, the most represented areas of emphasis are Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America speciﬁcally, and a global focus more broadly. In particular, INGOs that reported a global focus tended to have both internship and volunteer opportunities.

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Though globally-focused INGOs of all budget levels reported having volunteer or internship opportunities, the highest concentrations of those accepting applicants have budgets of over $1 million per year. However, a sizable pool of volunteer and internship help is available for smaller organizations budgeting between $10k and $100k per year.

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Looking closer at opportunities with a Latin America focus, most organizations with reported positions have a budget between $10k and $100k.

A few larger INGOs also have opportunities, indicating that smaller organizations with slimmer budgets need to rely on unpaid support to complete their mission.

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For INGOs that reported a focus in Sub-Saharan Africa, most organizations with budgets under $500k per year reported open volunteer or internship positions. Similar to the data presented for the Latin America focused organizations, most groups with a focus in Africa are utilizing unpaid support staff to help manage organizational responsibilities.

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For INGOs with a focus in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, the only organizations that reported volunteer or internship opportunities were those with budgets between $10k and $100k. Of those, half reported only volunteer opportunities, while one reported only internships and the other reported both opportunities.

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This 2020 MINN Global Report is four plus years in the making. Initial steps toward publishing this report started in 2016. This current effort brings a re-energized focus on communicating the INGO impacts of MINN and our members. We look forward to continuing this work in years to come. T N E M E R U S A E

M PA S T The MINN Global Report was created in 2016 in response to requests from MINN members, donors and members of government for timely and disaggregated information on Minnesota’s many international NGOs. Nearly ﬁfty international organizations (see complete list of organizations below) with connections to Minnesota responded to the most recent survey on such topics as: NGO Program Areas of Operation: Health, Education & Training; Development, Economic Growth & Trade; Democracy & Governance; Agriculture & Food Security; Humanitarian Assistance; Children & Youth, etc.

Regions of World Operating: East & Southeast Asia; Europe; Latin America; Middle East & North Africa; North America; Oceania & Australia; South & Central Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa

Sources of Funding for Activities: Individuals; Foundations; US Government; United Nations; European Government; Program Income

Paid Staff Size: In the Field; Domestically

Professional Opportunities: Which NGOs are Actively Accepting Volunteers and/or Interns The MINN Global Report was only available to paid MINN members and surveyed NGOs.

From the data collected, MINN was able to create the visual reference to the left and reported statistics. The work started in 2016 was incredibly formative.

We are thankful for all the organizations that responded, volunteers, previous MINN members who set the foundation for this work to begin. Looking toward the future, MINN is excited to continue its yearly commitment to producing a MINN Global Report.

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P R E S E N T

This year, 2020, is the ﬁrst year of a The scope of this report was limited to revitalized effort to provide MINN organizations headquartered in Minnesota, members, donors and members of including regional or satellite locations in government timely information on Minnesota. The purpose of this limited Minnesota’s many INGOs. We strive to scope was to showcase the impact of build upon the foundations of 2016 and Minnesota’s global INGO network. develop an even greater, holistic, and more The qualitative survey was conducted rigorous analysis of Minnesota’s INGO as a pilot and was limited to seven landscape. As a result, the 2020 Global organizations. The data collected was used Report represents over 200 volunteer in two ways: 1) Some of the feedback was hours of a collective effort by 8 MINN board used to assist MINN in the development members, 3 consultants (See of future member surveys. 2). Some of the Acknowledgements), and countless hours information was used as pull-quotes of INGO support in survey response. and used in the Organization Spotlight section of the 2020 MINN Global Report. Data was collected with two instruments: Organizations that were selected were A quantitative online-based survey chosen because they were sizable, well- and a qualitative online-based survey. known, and connected to MINN. The quantitative survey was distributed This was MINN’s ﬁrst qualitative survey widely through an open (ad-hoc) survey for the Global Report and we are using link. The survey had 59 usable respondents. what we have learned to build an Many organizations did participate that instrument to get greater feedback were not able to be represented and representation in the years to come. in the analysis. Such organizations were unable to be included due many factors including, but not limited to: They were not Minnesota-based, have international program work, or were a secondary program of a larger institution (such as a part of a hospital program).

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MINN is committed to our Member Network. We strive to provide our members with up-to-date, accurate, and informative analysis that helps best empower organization operations, inform consultants when exploring job placement, and deliver on our mission. To enhance future insights, assist in more accurate and in depth analysis, and make feasible the ability to track trends and report longitudinal analysis, we look to our Minnesota-based INGOs (Members and Non-members). MINN is committed to producing a yearly Global Report.

As we go into 2021, we hope this report ﬁnds you all well and provides insight into Minnesota’s INGO landscape. We also hope this report inspires you to continue your support and engagement with MINN, energizes you to share your amazing work with MINN to keep the efforts of providing insight into the impact of our network growing, and encourages you to connect additional INGOs and MINN together.

Through growing data collection efforts by MINN from our members and greater reporting, we may continue to grow closer to our mission of learning, networking, and exchanging professional expertise. We are greatly looking forward to continuing our work with you all in 2021.

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N O I S U L C N O C Conclusion

Despite enormous challenges in 2020, Minnesota’s international NGOs remain committed to fulfilling their missions and doing global good better. But the international development sector finds itself even more strained than ever — compounding problems for non- profit organizations that perpetually struggle to survive on already limited budgets, strained resources, and often difficult working conditions.

MINN seeks to support this diverse network of organizations that call this state home, and MINN’s goal with the 2020 Global Report is to provide valuable information to INGOs, donors, and volunteers, as well as the public at large, in order to improve transparency and enhance our collective understanding of the important work originating in Minnesota and being done abroad.

Looking ahead, MINN encourages Minnesota-based INGOs to continue to ﬁnd common ground in their missions. Together, we seek to develop ways in which INGOs can reduce costs, collaborate on related projects, and reduce the duplication of efforts in overlapping areas. We believe that sharing this data today will lead to better work being done and better outcomes tomorrow, as well as increase the public’s understanding of the work itself in the process.

Now more than ever, the world needs Minnesota’s international NGO community and the services it provides. MINN hopes the data contained within this report will help make that job easier.

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C challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for all people across the world, but the international development sector has been hit harder than most.

Though the coming year looks promising for the return to normal of some areas of the world, the regions in which Minnesota’s international NGOs operate will almost certainly be among the last to receive the critical support of the latest promising vaccines. Many organizations are having to quickly adjust their programs and tactics to stay aﬂoat. CALL TO ACTION The Minnesota International NGO Network is here to help connect you and your organization to other practitioners to share solutions, brainstorm evaluation strategies, and navigate the complex rules of operating in a global pandemic.

Throughout the year, MINN will offer Special Events, our new Solutions Spotlight Series, virtual Talk & Tours, Executive Roundtables, Networking Events, Panel Discussions, and more. If you haven’t already done so, consider becoming a MINN member today to help stay connected to this community of individuals committed to doing global good better.

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Become a MINN Member! What’s in it for you? Become a MINN Organizational Member! Special access to the Members-Only What’s in it for your nonproﬁt? section of the MINN website with exclusive additional content Name & logo included on MINN’s website Discounted tickets on MINN Programming & Summit An annual spotlight feature on your organization in MINN’s e-newsletter Access to exclusive Members-Only events Promote your organization’s news, updates, and fundraisers on MINN Be the ﬁrst to be informed of social media and e- newsletter international employment opportunities via the MINN Invitations to exclusive Members-Only Members-Only e-newsletter events and Executive Roundtables and Facebook group. Recruit talent directly from MINN members via targeted dissemination of your organization’s open positions

A free platform on MINN’s website Support MINN by visiting: and social media to host blog posts bit.ly/SupportMINN and articles about your organization.

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G Thank you to our Donors, Members, Volunteers for making this work possible. D

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C Natasha Brownlee Nick Hayen A Alyce Eaton Krister Karlsson Liz Harder Karissa Neupert Tom Harmon Grace Ogihara Rachel Hawley Tyler Vogel

For their extra efforts and expertise, a special thanks to:

Aaron Hauger Camille Westfall Kamaladevy Sivalingam

Gratitude to Karen Baumgaertner for founding both MINN in 2005 and the ﬁrst edition of the Global Report in 2016 - we wouldn’t be here without you!

And, ﬁnally, thank you to our Global Report 2020 Respondent organizations:

Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) Iringa Hope Anole Sisters KOPI Blue House Uganda Liberian Business Association in the Diaspora Books For Africa Luminarias Bountiﬁeld International Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry Bricks to Bread International Mary’s Pence Carmen Pampa Fund Minnesota SriLanka Friendship Foundation Center for Victims of Torture Minnesota-Uruguay Partners Children’s HeartLink Mossier Children’s Surgery International Nibakure Community Village Cultivate International Nonviolent Peaceforce Disability Support International NPH USA Educate Tanzania Inc (ETI) One Heart Health Elimu Africa OneVillage Partners EOS International Organization for Development through Cultural Ethiopia Reads Expression Food for His Children Partners in Food Solutions Friends of Madagascar Mission (FOMM) Print the Love Friends of Ngong Road Project Zawadi From Mother to You Rural Health Care Initiative Give Us Wings See Them Grow Foundation Global Minnesota Silver Cord Ministries Global Rights for Women Sundance Family Foundation H2O for Life Tractors for Africa Haiti Outreach, Inc. Uniting Distant Stars Holistic Ministry of Children of the Horn of Africa Vetiver Solutions (HMCHA) Vidya Gyan Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam WellShare International (HSCV) Women Against Military Madness Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Women’s Center for Job Creation Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project Xperitas

This report was developed, produced, and ﬁnalized in consultation with VOICE Educational Consulting, LLC (voice-edu.com)

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