Rethinking Non-Governmental Organizations: The Changing Dynamics Affecting NGOs

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 27 Sayı: 2, 587 - 620, 18.08.2025

Hasan Akay , Yasin Can Gönültaş , Hasan Kaya

https://doi.org/10.26745/ahbvuibfd.1654892

Öz

This study aimed to address the need for transformation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in today's world from a conceptual, institutional, and functional perspective. NGOs are key actors that operate to respond to social needs and promote transformation. However, changing socio-economic dynamics require them to evolve beyond their traditional modes of functioning to become more effective, efficient, and sustainable. In this context, the transformation of NGOs is evaluated under five main headings. The transformation of NGOs is assessed under the following five headings: Transparency and participation should be increased through governance. Measurable policies should be developed in line with goals through strategic planning. Technological opportunities should be used effectively by adopting digital transformation processes. Joint projects should be encouraged through cooperation and networking. Traditional donation dependency should be reduced by developing sustainable financing models. In conclusion, NGOs should transform their classical hierarchical structures and evolve into a participatory, digitalized, collaborative, and financially sustainable model based on strategic planning.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Non-Governmental Organizations , Change , Transformation

Sivil Toplum Kuruluşlarını Yeniden Düşünmek: STK’ları Etkileyen ve Değişen Dinamikler

Öz

Bu çalışma, sivil toplum kuruluşlarının (STK) günümüz dünyasındaki dönüşüm ihtiyacını kavramsal, kurumsal ve işlevsel boyutlarıyla ele almaktadır. STK’lar, toplumsal ihtiyaçlara yanıt vermek ve dönüşümü teşvik etmek amacıyla faaliyet gösteren temel aktörlerdir. Ancak, değişen sosyo-ekonomik dinamikler, bu yapıların geleneksel işleyiş biçimlerini aşarak daha etkili, verimli ve sürdürülebilir bir yapıya evrilmelerini zorunlu kılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, STK’ların dönüşümü beş temel başlık altında değerlendirilmektedir. Yönetişim anlayışıyla şeffaflık ve katılımcılık artırılmalı, stratejik planlama ile hedefler doğrultusunda ölçülebilir politikalar geliştirilmeli, dijital dönüşüm süreçleri benimsenerek teknolojik imkânlar etkin kullanılmalı, işbirliği ve ağ oluşturma yoluyla ortak projeler teşvik edilmeli ve sürdürülebilir finansman modelleri geliştirilerek geleneksel bağış bağımlılığı azaltılmalıdır. Sonuç olarak, STK’lar klasik hiyerarşik yapılarını dönüştürerek katılımcı, dijitalleşmiş, stratejik planlamaya dayalı, işbirlikçi ve finansal açıdan sürdürülebilir bir modele evrilmelidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları , Değişim , Dönüşüm

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