When you contact or meet a donor, first impressions count, and avoiding these mistakes will help you put your best foot forward. Mistake #1: Not introducing yourself Do not send an email to a donor without any introduction. Donors see many emails that only contain a funding request similar to this one: “Can you fund our work… [Read More]

Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are mostly found… [Read More]

Here are a few tips on how to write engaging case studies to demonstrate the impact of your work: Start right: Set the pace of the case study right from the beginning. Start off at a very interesting note; create a mental image for the reader about the situation. Or, start with an emotionally engaging… [Read More]

Here are some ways in which volunteers can help you in raising funds for your organization: Bringing in passion and enthusiasm: Volunteers are passionate people who are contributing their time towards a cause. This makes them special. They like to associate with your organization because of their passion, now it is up to you how… [Read More]

As an NGO you are accountable to donors, project partners, local communities, and considering these, experts have suggested four aspects of accountability for an NGO. Upward Accountability: This refers to the responsibility of an NGO towards being accountable to funders, donors, and government institutions. As an organization, you are answerable to donors and funders about… [Read More]