Monday, 9 July 2018

Invitation for Proposal (IFP) on Empowering Adolescent Girls..
FCRA Fund ( for Bihar )
USD $25,000 Grant for innovative approaches in expanding education
UNESCO is accepting applications for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa ICT in Education Prize which offers USD $25,000 grant for innovative approaches in expanding education.
USD $25,000 Grant for innovative approaches in expanding education
Applications Open for Internet Freedom Fund!
Deadline: 1 September 2018
The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and every-day people living within repressive environments who wish to speak freely online.
Grants of up to $20,000 to address youth issues from GFCF
The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is offering grants of up to $20,000 to address youth issues.

Income Tax


Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Comparision Among Trust, Society and Non Profit Company..



Trust
Society
Section-8 Company
Statute/Legislation
Relevant State Trust Act or Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950
Societies Registration Act, 1860
Indian Companies Act, 2013
Jurisdiction
Deputy Registrar/Charity commissioner
Registrar of societies (charity commissioner in Maharashtra)..
Registrar of companies
Registration
As trust
As Society
In Maharashtra, both as a society and as a trust
As a company u/s 8 of the Indian Companies Act..
Registration Document
Trust deed
Memorandum of association and rules and regulations
Memorandum and articles of association. and regulations
Stamp Duty
Trust deed to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper, vary from state to state
No stamp paper required for memorandum of association and rules and regulations..
No stamp paper required for memorandum and articles of association..
Members Required
Minimum – two trustees. No upper limit..
Minimum – seven managing committee members. No upper limit..
Minimum three Members.. No upper limit..
Board of Management
Trustees / Board of Trustees
Governing body or council/managing or executive committee
Board of directors/ Managing committee
Mode of Succession on Board of Management
Appointment or Election
Appointment or Election by members of the general body
Election by members of the general body

Friday, 9 March 2018

HOW TO START AN NGO


How to Start an NGO

Starting an NGO can be a very time-consuming process. It requires a strong vision and
dedication from an individual or group that share a common concern about a community. If
initiated correctly in an organized and strategic way, the services implemented to benefit the community can be very helpful and resourceful...

BUILDING ON GOOD PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE
The first essential step in starting an NGO is to determine the purpose of the organization. Do so with a clear and concise written statement that describes the charitable mission of the organization. The statement must be broad enough to reflect the values of the NGO and why it exists. It is important to remember who the target community of the organization is and why it is important to reach out to this community..

Chose a Name
Before registering an NGO, it is important to choose a name. It is essential to research local
government agencies and state offices to make sure that the proposed name is not already being used. This also applies to the logo if the NGO is going to have one..


Establish an Initial Board of Directors
When setting up an NGO, the founder(s) must recruit the initial board of directors. It is helpful to start with a small group of committed individuals because the first board is the foundation of the NGO..

Write Articles of Incorporation
The articles of incorporation should provide a legal description of the NGO assigning power to the board. Once drafted, they should be submitted to the board for final approval before
registration..

• Name of the NGO
• Purpose/Mission
• A statement declaring the NGO is nonprofit
• Location of the NGO
• Number and names of the board members
• Extent of personal liability


Legal Expertise
Because there are many legal matters that an NGO must deal with in first starting up, it is
sometimes helpful to seek a consultant.
·         Registration
·         Tax
·         Documentation
·         Financial
·         Report


Accounting System
All NGOs need a system for recording where money comes from and how it is used.
Seeking the help of an accountant who can help set up a bookkeeping system.
It is important to decide whether the bookkeeping system should be cash or accrual.
Cash based accounting is a system where:
Cash Payment/Receipt Vouchers & Book
Bank Payment/Receipt Vouchers & Book
Summary/Daily Petty Cash Book
General Ledger
Fixed Assets Register 
Attendance Register
Stock Register
Advance Payment Register (Advance to third parties & Staff Advances)
Check Register
Donation receipt issue register
Visitor Register


 Fundraising Plan
Money required for an NGO to operate primarily goes into their educational and social
programs, the overall operation of the NGO (administration, utilities), and projects (surveys,
giving programs).

Network.
Make friends with people and organizations doing similar work so that you can learn from their successes and mistakes. Networking also helps you to know when to team up and when to divide your efforts for maximum effectiveness. This website is a good place to start networking.
 Additional Steps
There are only a few miscellaneous tasks that must be completed before the NGO
can fully operate. Some of these include:
• Hiring staff and volunteers
• Reaching out and becoming known in the community
• Seeking office supplies (furniture, computers, machinery)
• Insuring the NGO
• Holding orientation.

NGO


1.    What is a NGO?

NGO is an abbreviation of Non-Government Organization


2.    In each country there are several Organizations

In an organization there are a group of people working with a similar objective and purpose under an umbrella. Various types of Organization found in each country.

Ø  Government (Central, State, Autonomous, Local)
Ø  Corporate/ Business Houses (Big & Small)
Ø  Religious Organizations (Temple, Mosque, Church etc.)  
Ø  NGOs (Development Organizations/ UN, International, National, State level etc.)
Ø  CBOs (Clubs, SHGs, Groups, Cooperatives etc.) at the grass root village/hamlet (tolla)  level

Global Definition of the Social Work Profession

Global Definition of the Social Work Profession
“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.  Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous know ledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being.