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The NGO Reference Model Journey

Like Rome, the NGO Reference Model wasn't built in a day. The model was developed as part of a larger movement to introduce Enterprise Architecture into the NGO sector.

The NGO Reference Model Timeline

2014
June

  • First NetHope Enterprise Architecture Workshops held

2014
November

  • Presented Enterprise Architecture topic at the Global NetHope summit

2015
February

  • Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages and WaterAid start collaborating on the foundation of an NGO reference model at Nethope European Chapter.

2015
October

  • Tri-party two day workshop held to develop the first draft of the NGO reference model, assisted by business partners

2016
February

  • Review draft version with business & IT representatives at Nethope European Chapter. Continue to work on the enabling activities

2016
June

  • Launch v1.0 beta and start a reality check & benchmarking exercise with other NGOs

2016
October

  • Multi-member workshop held in London to finalised model

2016
November

  • Launch v1.0 of the the NGO reference model