Core Capacity Building phase selection Criteria

• Documentation of relevant registration documents and proof of good standing with the Jordanian government.
  
  
• Organizational structure.
  
  
• Financial status.
  
  
• History of effective project implementation (particularly as related to economic development) demonstrated through Past Performance References.
  
  
• Demonstrated active membership (with no outstanding fees) representing a broad segment of beneficiaries from varying economic and social backgrounds (including women & minorities).
  
  
• Presence in rural and urban areas.
  
  
• Degree of specialization of staff / volunteers' tasks.
  
  
• Financial management capability.
  
  
• Defined mission statement.
  
  
• Implemented 4+ micro-projects with external funding.
  
  
• Worked  in multiple sectors and geographic regions.
  
  
• Leveraged funding from different sources .
  
  
• Essential organizational skills are demonstrated, and include how to recruit, train, and manage a volunteer network.
  
  
• Cadre of local experts, consultants and trainers in non-profit management exists with network for identifying trainers and consultants.
  
  
• Trained in higher level topics such as: legal and tax issues for CBOs, accounting and bookkeeping, communication skills, volunteer management, media and public relations skills, sponsorship and fundraising.
  
  
• Low overhead expense ratios.
  
  
• Type of CBOs.
  
  
• Type of initial IGP’s ideas.