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.
| Sub-CBF Code | Sub-CBF | RTO | Recovery Strategy | Recovery Location | Details of Recovery Strategy | Justification for Selected Recovery Strategy |
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| 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.
Continuity of Care: Ensuring SHINE’s Mission Through Effective BCM |
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| CBF-9 Funding, Resource & Donor Management |
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