Compliance is easier to manage when it is part of your regular routine, not a scramble just before a deadline. A simple calendar helps you see what is due, who is responsible, and what records your team needs to prepare. This guide follows India’s financial year, from April to March. Use it as a planning […]
Volunteers give their time, skills and care to help your mission move forward. A simple tracking process helps you look after that contribution. You can see who took part, thank people thoughtfully and plan future activities with fewer last-minute surprises. The goal is not to turn volunteering into a pile of paperwork. It is to […]
Choosing donation management software doesn’t have to mean rebuilding everything your NGO already does. The right setup is the one that helps your team keep donor information accurate, manage fundraising with less manual work, and spend more time on your mission. For some NGOs, a standalone donation tool is a good fit. For others, an […]
A busy morning can pull you in many directions before you have had a chance to think about the work that matters most. A donor is waiting for a reply. A pledge may be due. Your team needs a decision. And your inbox keeps growing. A simple routine can help you start with more clarity. […]
If your NGO is approved under Section 80G, year-end donation reporting is part of looking after both your compliance and your donors. Form 10BD brings your donation details together in a statement for the Income Tax Department. Getting the underlying records in order can make the process more manageable, and help donors receive the correct […]
Donor retention does not depend on finding the perfect appeal. It grows through the small, thoughtful moments between donations: a sincere thank-you, a clear update, and a reminder that each person’s support matters. A simple monthly rhythm can help you stay connected without adding another major task to your team’s workload. It can also make […]
A clear donation receipt does more than acknowledge a gift. It helps your donor keep a useful record, supports your accounts, and gives your team a reliable starting point for tax reporting. Getting the details right can feel like one more administrative task, but a simple, consistent process makes it much more manageable. There is […]
If your organisation already holds FCRA registration, there is a new step to plan for: filing Form FC-6F to specify the purposes and States or Union Territories for which you want to retain your registration. The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 introduced this requirement. Based on the Rules’ commencement on […]
Many articles and literature highlight the fact that donors donate to solve social problems but as non profits do we put forward an ambitious and bright future that the donor and NGO can together strive for or we resort to myopic views of this is what we need for our programs. In reality, 80% of […]
Posted on 12th March, 2018 by Augustus Franklin – 5 ways to Make People Love your Cause You take anything that is important to your oraganisation, a cause, a place, a restaurant, a friend — there are a few common threads that tie together the emotions that make it important — trust, need, presence, and uniqueness. […]