Board members are the core drivers of an organization. They set the direction of the organization for years to come. They constitute the board, a collective body that governs the non-profit, guide the organization to work towards its mission and vision. Despite their importance in functioning of the … [Read more...] about How board members can play a role in resource mobilization
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9 interesting ways to maintain relationships with your donors
Every donor, be it an individual, a donor agency, a foundation, or a CSR (corporate social responsibility) arm, looks for feedback from the non-profit or charity. Feedback in terms of knowing how important they are for you, how appreciated they are, and what it gives them to stay connected. A sense … [Read more...] about 9 interesting ways to maintain relationships with your donors
How to write engaging case studies to demonstrate impact
A case study is a very important qualitative method of capturing impact. It is an approach to qualitative research with focus on specific in-depth analysis of a particular case, incident, story, or event. For NGOs, case studies reflect successes of a particular program(s) in terms of changing … [Read more...] about How to write engaging case studies to demonstrate impact
Fund-raising scenario in India: Lessons for NGOs
Non-profit sector is increasingly feeling a need to have professional fund-raisers in order to maintain the functions smoothly, attain financial stability and sustainability. The problem lies in a lack or shortage of such professional fund-raisers. Earlier, most of the NGOs have been receiving … [Read more...] about Fund-raising scenario in India: Lessons for NGOs
Resource mobilization for community-based organizations
Community-based organizations (CBO) or Community organizations (CO) have been an integral part of the development projects and initiatives since decades. They are indeed the ‘face’ of community empowerment, by virtue of the fundamental principles of democratic processes, building on the social … [Read more...] about Resource mobilization for community-based organizations
Development Blogging: Some tips for NGOs
We cannot deny the importance of internet, social media and blogging for organizations. These are integral parts of online marketing strategies of organizations in today’s digital age. For non-profits too, it is important to develop content for online platforms, and to utilize these media. A blog is … [Read more...] about Development Blogging: Some tips for NGOs
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for non-profits
In this digital age, technology has the power of great positive transformation for organizations. Information and Communication technology (ICT) has been booming and non-profits have great opportunity to utilize ICT for internal systems strengthening and external stakeholder involvement and … [Read more...] about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for non-profits
Employee engagement strategies in CSR projects
With the Section 135 of Companies Act 2013 in place now, more and more companies are looking for NGOs that are reliable, credible, trustworthy, and transparent and accountable, apart from having the documentation and certifications with them. These companies are not only willing to give funds, but … [Read more...] about Employee engagement strategies in CSR projects
7 steps for NGOs to build a network
What is a network and what is networking? As a noun, network means ‘a group or system of interconnected people or things’, and as a verb, to network means ‘to interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts’. (Source: online dictionary). Networking is … [Read more...] about 7 steps for NGOs to build a network
8 very simple yet effective tips for donor retention
NGOs are now focusing on donor acquisition strategies, along with resource mobilization and fundraising strategies. But research tells us that the donor retention rates are poor in most cases, at a mere 25%. This means that out of 4 new donors acquired; only 1 continues to be associated with the … [Read more...] about 8 very simple yet effective tips for donor retention
