1. Financial Sustainability Presentation by Subhash Mittal At IIC, New Delhi, 19 Feb 2010

2. Presentation by Subhash Mittal IIC, New Delhi, 19 Feb 2010 Systemic Approach  Make an assessment how the NGOs objectives can be achieved say in foreseeable future.  Prepare a plan on how to achieve these objectives. Plan period should not be for more than 3-5 years. Preferably a rolling one.  While Plan has to identify projects that it needs to undertake to fulfil objectives, it also has to identify its core costs.

3. Presentation by Subhash Mittal IIC, New Delhi, 19 Feb 2010 Systemic Approach…………… cont’d  One Basic principle – ‘Remain Lean’  Once the costs are identified – it has to identify funds / sources available on how to meet the same. (may have to prune its plans according to availability of resources)  Plan must be realistic.  Work towards corpus which can take care of core needs.

4. Presentation by Subhash Mittal IIC, New Delhi, 19 Feb 2010 Possible Sources of Funds  Managing a Sustainable NPO – not an easy option  Grants (though sometimes we loose  Identify strengths of the organisation – technical capacities, networking, community.  Raising of funds through consultancy (technical – AFPRO)

5. Presentation by Subhash Mittal IIC, New Delhi, 19 Feb 2010 Possible Sources of Funds………. cont’d  Raising of funds as a Resource Agency – Vatsalya  Publications & Training (CSE)  Sponsorships – (Deepalya)  Donations  Community may not want things for free – sometimes could be the best option

6. No Easy Solutions, but intensity of our purpose and perseverance ultimately wins the day.