[BCM] [SHINE] [E3] [BCS] [T2] [CBF] [9] Recovery Strategies

CBF-9 Funding, Resource & Donor Management

Recovery strategies for CBF-9 focus on ensuring continuity of SHINE’s funding, resource management, and donor engagement activities in the event of disruptions.

These strategies are designed to meet defined Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) while minimising operational, financial, and reputational impact.

The strategies align with best practices outlined in BCMpedia for mitigating risks and restoring critical business functions efficiently.

Table S2: Recovery Strategies for CBF-9

Sub-CBF Code	Sub-CBF	RTO	Recovery Strategy	Recovery Location	Details of Recovery Strategy	Justification for Selected Recovery Strategy
9.1	Fundraising & Grant Applications	48 hours	Cloud-based fundraising platform	Remote office/ cloud	Use cloud fundraising software and maintain remote access to grant application templates.	Enables rapid continuation of fundraising and grant submissions without dependence on a physical office
9.2	Donor Management	24 hours	Offsite donor database backup	Secondary server/ cloud	Daily backup of donor database to secure cloud storage; access via VPN	Protects donor records and allows immediate restoration, minimising disruption to donor communications
9.3	Resource Allocation & Budgeting	72 hours	Virtual collaboration & budgeting tools	Remote office/ cloud	Use online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace) for budget approvals and resource allocation	Allows finance and operations teams to continue budgeting and allocation without physical office access
9.4	Financial Reporting & Accountability	48 hours	Cloud accounting system & remote reporting	Remote office/ cloud	Maintain financial records in cloud-based accounting software with secure access	Ensures timely financial reporting and compliance with accountability standards
9.5	Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement	24 hours	Virtual communication channels	Remote office/ cloud	Use email, video conferencing, and online stakeholder portals for engagement	Maintains continuous communication with partners and stakeholders despite physical disruptions
9.6	Emergency Fund Management	12 hours	Pre-defined emergency fund protocols	Head office / secure offsite location	Establish pre-approved access to emergency funds with digital approvals	Provides rapid response capability to emergencies, ensuring critical funding availability

The recovery strategies for CBF-9 ensure that SHINE can maintain its core funding, resources, and donor-related functions during disruptions.

By leveraging cloud-based solutions, off-site backups, and remote collaboration tools, SHINE strengthens its operational resilience while ensuring continuity of mission-critical activities.

These strategies are justified by their ability to reduce downtime, protect key resources, and safeguard organisational sustainability.

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