Checklist: How to Create a nTembu Pyramid for your Community

Creating a high-performing community pyramid requires strategic planning and structured management. This checklist guides you step-by-step to ensure the success of your project with nTembu.

1. Define the Pyramid's Foundations

• Identify participating institutions: List the major families, associations, businesses, or other organizations that will form the pillars of your pyramid.
• Clarify objectives: Develop a clear mission for the pyramid—whether to promote solidarity, support social projects, foster investments, or combine these priorities.
• Name the pyramid: Choose a name that symbolizes your community's values, history, and identity.

2. Form a Governance Team

• Appoint the 6 main administrators (representing 6 institutions in the community):
  • Super Admin: Manages pyramid creation and coordinates with other administrators.
  • Heart Admin: Develops and manages solidarity services (e.g., community support funds).
  • Eye Admin: Oversees financial control and ensures transparency.
  • Mouth Admin: Handles representation and mediation within the community.
  • Right Hand Admin: Creates and manages social projects.
  • Left Hand Admin: Designs and leads investment projects.
• Establish an organizational chart: Clearly assign responsibilities to each administrator for effective management.
• Define a long-term vision: Outline fundamental values and strategic direction to guide the pyramid's actions.

3. Create and Configure the Pyramid with nTembu

• Create the account for your representative institution (family, association, business) on nTembu:
  • Use the institution's official email address (not a personal one) to ensure administrative continuity.
  • Register the institution's name and the person in charge of its management.
• Create the pyramid on the nTembu platform:
  • Go to the PYRAMIDS tab on the homepage and click on CREATE PYRAMID.
  • Enter the required administrative information. A nTembu pyramid is also considered an institution.
• Important: The email address used for the Super Admin's registration is the one associated with the institution that will occupy this role in the pyramid being created.
• Invite administrators' institutions: The Super Administrator invites the other five administrators using the email addresses of their respective institutions.
• Plan a launch event: Organize a meeting or campaign to officially present the pyramid to the community and encourage members to join.

4. Plan Services and Projects

• Develop solidarity services:
  • Identify priority community needs, such as funeral support funds.
  • Plan additional services tailored to the specific expectations of the community.
• List social and investment projects: Plan sustainable initiatives that generate income or improve living conditions.

5. Establish Financial Policies

• Set contributions: Determine the amounts to collect from member institutions to cover the pyramid's operating costs.
• Use the administration fee collection tool:
  • The total amount to be collected is divided equally among member institutions, ensuring fairness regardless of the number of members per institution.
• Ensure financial transparency:
  • Use nTembu tools to track contributions and expenses in real time.
  • Place community funds in recognized financial institutions. Withdrawals must be validated by administrators according to established procedures.

6. Mobilize Human and Financial Resources

• Invite member institutions:
  • Integrate participating institutions into your pyramid through the nTembu platform.
  • Official representatives act on behalf of their members.
• Seek financial partners: Identify donors, investors, or organizations willing to support community projects.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track performance: Analyze contributions, projects, and activities through the nTembu dashboard.
• Gather feedback: Regularly consult members to adapt services and improve the pyramid's efficiency according to evolving needs.

Useful Resources

• Personalized demo: Contact the nTembu team for a comprehensive presentation of the platform and its tools.
• Quick-start guide: Check out our tutorials to quickly and effectively set up your pyramid.
• https://ntembu.com/pricing Frequently Asked Questions:

With this checklist, you're ready to build a pyramid that embodies solidarity, prosperity, and social impact. Together, let's make your community shine with nTembu!

nTembu: Building pyramids… Together!