The World Bank defines non-governmental organizations or NGOs as “private organizations that pursue activities aimed at alleviating suffering, promoting the interests of the poor, protecting environment, to provide basic services. social services, or undertake community development. » Over the past 5 decades, it has been noted that more and more non-governmental organizations have played an important and evident role in the field of community development, trying to fill the gaps that governments either will not, or cannot (Shah, 2005). Lewis and Kanji (2009) describe NGOs as organizations that aim to promote, but are not limited to, social, political, and economic change. In some countries, the government has influenced the creation of NGOs to play an increasingly important role. influential role in various activities that impact the lives of many people. According to Clark (1991), NGOs constantly help the government achieve its development goals, such as public information, education and communication campaigns, or by providing information on the situations and needs of particularly vulnerable groups. . In this sense, NGOs have conducted multiple research and apply this information to several dimensions of the community. This article aims to provide significant evidence on the role of NGOs in community development in the Philippines. Additionally, it will focus on two major components of NGO contributions: funding and research. NGOs on financing community development Local NGOs have also helped shape the community in simple ways. Like the Foundation for Integral, Sustainable and Holistic Community Development, Inc. (FISHCODE), a Davao-based organization, with a vision to give substance and meaning, through a participatory approach...... middle of paper.. ....There are ways in which they can be productive on their own, which is a big step towards DC success. Financing can also be provided provided the budget is sufficient. To conclude, community development has many strong elements or principles. The author has chosen these five principles that he believes will help community developers design their plans and be sensitive to the needs of community members. It is also emphasized that there should be acceptance and necessary behavioral change from the initial phase of the program. These principles will also help convey the importance of collaboration and initiating self-help projects and activities in any program. Finally, the author wishes to highlight the indispensable role of government in monitoring sustainability and allocating funds for community development..