This review of NGOs in Baja California Sur reveals a number of ways that those interested and committed to making a difference in Baja California Sur can help to strengthen the nonprofit sector so it can better meet community needs.

• Contribute Financially.  In ICFXchange, each individual NGO profiled lists their most important future needs, and they vary considerably, however, the one common issue is that all are in need of operating funds to pay for basic expenses as they work to fulfill their mission.
• Lend Expertise as a Volunteer. Great opportunities exist to provide technical assistance to NGOs on a broad range of topics, including legal and tax issues, financial management, fundraising, strategic planning, information technology, and public relations. Only half of the groups profiled have websites, for example – and these represent the most well-established NGOs in the state.
• Collaborate. Many of the groups profiled could benefit from professional collaboration and technology transfer with their neighbors to the north – both in Baja California and the U.S..  Areas that offer the most opportunity for international collaboration include technical and adult education, drug and alcohol treatment, animal care (spaying and neutering), etc.

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