What Ngo Development Center does

NGO Development Center (NDC) is an independent Palestinian non-governmental organization established in 2006 and headquartered in Al-Ram (Jerusalem area), with a branch office in Gaza. It operates as the largest Palestinian grant-making organization dedicated to supporting civil society, having disbursed approximately USD 130 million across 475+ projects benefiting some 500 NGOs and umbrella networks since inception. NDC's core programming rests on three interconnected pillars: Grant-Making, NGO Capacity Building (technical advisory and training), and Networking. The organization distributes funding to Palestinian NGOs serving marginalized communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem (particularly Area C and Jerusalem identity preservation), and Gaza, with major programmatic concentrations on youth employment (notably the Gaza Emergency Cash for Work and Internet-Enabled Support Project), primary healthcare (via the Sida-funded Consortium), cultural preservation in East Jerusalem, and civil society resilience.

NDC's funding base is structured around multi-year grants from sovereign and multilateral development partners, principally the Agence Française de Développement (AFD, including the EUR 16M+ AJIR/AJIR+ programme for East Jerusalem), the World Bank (USD 17M Gaza Emergency Cash for Work project in 2019 plus USD 7M Social Services Project in 2022), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida, including USD 11.6M Human Rights Programme 2023-2026). The organization derives its institutional mandate from a General Assembly of 32 members representing four major Palestinian NGO federations. Supporting NDC products include the Masader Palestinian NGO Portal (an electronic gateway for the sector), a Code of Conduct Compliance System with a 12-principle certification framework, and a Resource Kit for Palestinian NGOs.

Commercially, NDC does not generate fee-based revenue; its economic model is grant pass-through funded by international development agencies and governments. Distribution is executed through direct Grant Implementation Agreements (GIAs) with partner NGOs, supplemented by the November 2025 launch of the BCITE entrepreneurship center at Al-Quds University (Qasr Al-Hamrah). Governance rests with a Board of Directors chaired by Zahi Khouri, with operational leadership under Director Ghassan Kasabreh. NDC was awarded the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development (USD 300,000) by AGFUND in 2023 for its Gaza Emergency project.

Name

Ngo Development Center

Legal name

NGO Development Center

Website

https://ndc.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGO Development Center (NDC) is a Palestinian non-profit founded in 2006 that provides grant-making, capacity building, and networking support to Palestinian NGOs serving marginalized communities across the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NGO Development and Civil Society Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• NGO capacity building
• Grant-making services
• Civil society support
• Community development grants
• Nonprofit sector development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramallah

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: NDC operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through international development agencies, governments, and multilateral organizations. Revenue comes from donor funding for programs supporting Palestinian NGOs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NGO Development Center (NDC) is the largest Palestinian non-profit organization working with Palestinian NGOs and community development organizations. It provides grant-making, capacity building, networking, and sector development programs to improve service delivery in marginalized areas across the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza.

Product overview

NDC operates as a unified platform offering three interconnected core programs: Grant-Making, NGO Capacity Building, and Networking. The Grant-Making program provides financial resources to Palestinian NGOs; NGO Capacity Building offers technical advisory support and training; and Networking ensures resources and best practices for the sector. Supporting initiatives include Masader (Palestinian NGO Portal), the Code of Conduct Compliance System, and the Resource Kit for Palestinian NGOs. The organization also manages specialized projects like the Gaza Emergency Support for Social Services Project and the AJIR (Action for East Jerusalem Identity and Resilience) program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant-Making Program Provides financial grants to Palestinian NGOs and civil society organizations to enable service delivery in unserved and underserved areas, fostering sustainable development.
• NGO Capacity Building Program Provides technical advisory support, training, and organizational development services to Palestinian NGOs, ensuring they can fully utilize grant resources and build sustainable systems.
• Networking Program Facilitates knowledge sharing, best practice cultivation, and resource pooling across the Palestinian NGO sector to enhance the collective impact of civil society organizations.
• Masader - Palestinian NGO Portal Electronic gateway specialized in serving and empowering the Palestinian NGO sector, providing resources, information, and a centralized platform for civil society organizations.
• Code of Conduct Compliance System Voluntary self-regulation system for Palestinian NGOs promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance through a 12-principle code of conduct and certification process.
• Resource Kit for Palestinian NGOs Comprehensive guidelines and manuals covering general management, financial administration, strategic planning, governance, monitoring and evaluation, and volunteer management for Palestinian NGOs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed $130 million to Palestinian NGO sector since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al-Quds UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for the Business Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (BCITE) at historic Qasr Al-Hamrah building. NDC managing AJIR+ project to operationalize BCITE and empower young women in Jerusalem with digital skills.
• Masader (Palestinian NGO Portal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectronic gateway specialized in serving and empowering the NGO sector. Collaborative portal for Palestinian NGOs.
• Four Major Palestinian NGO Umbrella NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with: General Union of Palestinian Charitable Associations, Palestinian NGOs Network, National Council for NGOs, and Union of Palestinian NGOs in Gaza. These networks form the General Assembly and provide mandate for NDC operations.
• UN WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in gender equality programs including 'Women and Men for Gender Equality' programme implemented with Women's Affairs Technical Committee.
• OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as supporter/donor for NDC initiatives.
• Palestinian AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with government ministries including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Social Development, and Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment for project implementation and alignment with national strategies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bisan Center for Research and Development: Palestinian research and development NGO focused on civil and economic rights. Operates in the same Palestinian territory with similar international donor relationships and mission to strengthen civil society.
• Welfare Association (Taawon): Palestinian development organization that supports Palestinian civil society through grants, scholarships, and cultural programs. Closest comparable peer given shared Palestinian context, donor base (including European bilateral partners), and civil society intermediary role.
• Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC): Long-established Palestinian development NGO implementing programs across the West Bank and Gaza with international donor funding. Comparable in organizational maturity, geographic focus, and reliance on multilateral/bilateral donor relationships.
• Dalia Association: Palestinian community foundation focused on civic engagement and civil society development. Comparable as a Palestinian intermediary channeling donor funds to community initiatives and providing grants to civil society organizations.

Others

• Ford Foundation: Major global foundation with extensive grantmaking to civil society organizations worldwide. Comparable donor-side perspective and scale, particularly relevant for grantmaking program design and civil society capacity building approaches.
• Open Society Foundations: Major global grantmaking foundation supporting civil society, governance, and human rights. Relevant peer for understanding grantmaking scale, donor-side perspective, and human rights program funding (overlapping with NDC's Sida-funded Human Rights Programme).

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Foundation: Large international development organization with extensive grantmaking to civil society and community development organizations globally. Comparable mission and grantmaking intermediary function, though at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Arab Foundations Forum: Regional platform supporting philanthropic and civil society organizations across the Arab world. Comparable as a coordinating entity for civil society development, though operating at broader regional scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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