Risks are uncertain events or conditions, that if happens, may hamper the project goal and objectives, or delay the project activities and deliverables; depending upon type and the period for which the risk remains active.  In a project proposal, donors want to know about the possible risks and its mitigation plan, as they would like… [Read More]

Since unrestricted funds are not bounded by an agreement, any method that does not bound the donation received by your organisation under specific expense head, is unrestricted funds for your organisation.  The first recommended step is that while making your organisation budget, estimate how much of unrestricted funds would be required by you in the… [Read More]

There are certain core expenses of your organisation, which may not be funded by any donor.  There are certain policy advocacy related activities, which donors may not be willing to fund but as an NGO it is important to undertake such activities, as it is required to achieve the mission of your organisation. In certain… [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]