NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

At a time when global challenges are growing in complexity and urgency, two organisations with a shared belief are coming together to build the capacity of those who build a better world. Humentum and MzN International are proud to announce a strategic partnership, rooted in a common belief: that a thriving civil society requires strong, future-ready organisations.

Humentum brings unparalleled expertise and insights in unlocking operational effectiveness across the global development sector. With over 300 learning offerings, a vibrant peer network, and deep consulting experience in compliance, governance, and risk; funding and finance; and leadership and strategy, we have strengthened thousands of NGOs and nonprofits to become more resilient and sustainable.

MzN International has spent the last 15 years supporting NGOs and social enterprises to grow, restructure, and finance their missions. Our work ranges from strategy and business model innovation to securing sustainable funding, helping organisations scale their impact and navigate complex donor environments.

Together, we aim to deliver:

• Joint courses, e-learning and peer learning formats that meet organisations where they are
• Webinars and leadership dialogues that bring global expertise to pressing operational issues
• Research and insights that reflect practical challenges organizations face everyday
• Joint consulting assignments that blend strategic, financial, and operational transformation

This partnership is more than the sum of its parts. It is a practical response to the growing need for NGOs to adapt, modernise, and become more sustainable. Whether facing donor fragmentation, financial pressure, digital transformation or talent constraints, the organisations we serve need trusted allies.

Nonprofits are under growing pressure to deliver services amid increasing global demand, limited funding, and rising operational complexity. This new partnership seeks to address these challenges by combining Humentum’s expertise in non profit operational capacity strengthening with MzN International’s focus on funding diversification and organisational sustainability.

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