3.3 million*!!! That’s the number of registered NGOs in India That’s 1 NGO for every 400 people in India *OneWorld South Asia

Techniques for selecting good NGOs Our session for today

What we will take you through As a Corporate –Defining your Agenda –Identifying “good” NGOs –Some steps for partnering with them

Defining Your CSR

1. Setting your CSR focus based on your brand Identify the target audience your brand caters to Identify the beneficiaries your brand aligns with Narrow down on the “issue” you want to focus on.

2. Identify the NGOs in which align with your CSR Network directory of NGOs Nehru Yuva Kendra which has linkages with grassroot NGOs across the country Net search Word of mouth

Identifying a Good NGO

1. Know the NGO History of the organisation Understanding their perspective on the identified issue Experience of the organisation Present activities of the organisation

2. Understand the governance of the organisation…know the people who will handle the relationship Involvement of board members in the activities of the organisation, financial control, perspective about work/ issue. Point of view and understanding of employees and volunteers of the organisation. Fulfillment of statutory requirements – 12A, Society/ Trust registration, Audit certifications, FCRA if any, PF and labour department registration.

3. Understanding the work of the organisation by visiting their operational area On ground impact…rapport with the community Method of working Sustainability mechanism

4. Financial review of the organisation The source of funding Financial monitoring systems Emphasis on transparency

Forming Effective Partnerships

Invest in… Organisation Development –Team Building –Organisational MIS –Statutory compliances –Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation methods –Financial risk management –Capacity building of project team and community –Process documentation and impact assessment

Invest in… Understanding the situation with the lens of socio, economic and cultural factors

Thank You Questions?