Signatories
We welcome all organisations to join the Pledge for Change.
We are pleased that you are joining our coalition to reimagine the role of International NGOs and create change. Together we will build a stronger international cooperation ecosystem based on the principles of solidarity, humility, self-determination, and equality. The Pledge recognizes a changing world, and particularly one where INGOs are increasingly working with national and local organizations worldwide to respond to crises and improve their communities. By becoming a Signatory to the Pledge for Change, you recognize the power that you hold to make the change we seek is accomplished and commit to the following:
1. Financial contribution.
- Signatories are expected to financially support the coordination of ongoing work of the Pledge for Change Secretariat
and the collective accountability and learning mechanism. Contributions are based on a sliding scale of individual
organizations or federation annual income (USD).- Annual budget $500m and over – contributes $30k annually
- Annual budget $200m-$499m – contributes $20k annually
- Annual budget $199m and under – contributes $10k annually
The Pledge for Change is happy to share an additional sliding scale for the smaller organisations that are interested in joining as signatories and that are committed to integrating the Pledges in their organisations and in the work that they do. Please find the additional sliding scale below:
- $1,000 annually for those organizations with annual budgets of less than $1m
- $2,000 annually for those with annual budgets of less than $20m
- $5,000 annually for those with annual budgets of less than $50m
Organizations with significant restrictions on their budgets and unable to make the minimum contribution can discuss
with the Secretariat other financial options.
2. Ongoing active participation.
The CEO or a senior representative with organization-wide decision-making power is required to attend two annual global gatherings – one virtual and one in-person.
- Participation in the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) working group for at least two years and in any of the three working groups, the meeting cadence is established by the group (at least six times annually).
- Signatory organizations can identify individuals to represent their organizationsin the rest of the three working groups: Equitable Partnerships, Authentic Storytelling, and Influencing Wider Change.
- Organizations with significant staff restrictions who are unable to delegate staff to multiple working groups can discuss and agree with the Secretariat on a feasible plan for engagement in joint learning.
3. Accountability and learning.
- Participate in a partner survey (Keystone, WACSI, other) exploring partner perceptions of your organizational progress on Pledge commitments by September 2024.
- Submit annual reports using agreed metrics to Pledge Secretariat by September 2024, and voluntary participation in pilot activities (timeline and deadlines TBD).
- Select and submit 10 examples of communications to the Expert Review Panel on Authentic Storytelling for review, date to be confirmed.
- Engage with Global Advisory Group in an annual curated review conversation once reports, surveys, and comms analysis are completed.