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Yes! But before diving deep into your question, first, let us learn about accountability. Accountability refers to an organization being answerable to a third party. It relates to the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results transparently.  It is a vast term… [Read More]

The one ingredient that is essential for your organization to create long lasting impact is Sustainability. The term sustainability has gained significant popularity in policy-oriented research, business development and social sector over the last few decades.  Sustainability, a word frequently used across several disciplines, has become part of our everyday lexis. Origin of the word… [Read More]

A concept note is the shortest expression of your project idea on a paper. It is a brief written note, giving an introduction to your project and your organization. If your NGO is seeking to raise funds for a project, then the first thing you would do is develop a short note of this project,… [Read More]

The Vision statement describes the goal that an organization aspires to accomplish in the long run. In other words, the vision statement is the summary of changes/impact you would bring into the lives of the community you work for.  The vision statement should be expressive and well drafted so that it appeals to people and… [Read More]

By-law is a rule established by an organization to regulate its activities and manage internal affairs. Well defined and clear set of by-laws provide a clear structure to the NGOs and facilitates in smooth functioning.  Along with providing consistency in working, by-laws also help in developing networks with local organizations and government entities. It is… [Read More]

Articles of Incorporation provide legal description to your NGO by establishing the existence of the organization as per government rules. The articles of incorporation define the purpose of your organization, along with describing the operational processes and membership details.  The number of articles required will largely depend on the country laws. While drafting the article… [Read More]

A fundraising strategy helps you to identify financial needs of your organization and accordingly outline the activities required to meet those needs. It typically helps you to plan the fundraising process for a period of 3-5 years by setting necessary deadlines and responsibilities. The primary purpose of a fundraising strategy is to prioritize activities to… [Read More]

A thank you letter is the most important form of gratitude from the charity organisation to the donor for the contribution received from them. Key elements of such a letter include: Mandatory information like date, donor’s address Subject- This is the most important section of the letter. The subject should be short, mentioning thank you… [Read More]

The NGO board comprises of individuals who are appointed to provide oversight to the organization. As you proceed towards establishing the NGO, you will require advice from people who are experts in their respective field of work. To start with you can establish an initial board of comprising of 4- 5 individuals who are passionate… [Read More]

In-kind contributions: The support that you receive from donors for your charity can be of two kinds: – Cash- when there is a direct monetary support; and  – In-kind- which is, non-monetary support, for which you would have otherwise spent  In-kind contribution could include: A donated product- for example- computer and peripherals, equipment’s, furniture, educational material,… [Read More]