The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy is pleased to announce:

Two Days’ Intensive and Interactive Workshop On

Enhancing Effectiveness of Information Technology for NGOs

Back to Basics - starts at level 0 and quickly moves to level 4 within an hour. Includes hardware, software, evolution, data management, data backup, computer maintenance and standard windows functions. Also covers a white board diagram with commentary on the internet - how it works? Along with a few simple shots on ‘general soft skills’

Need Based Computing - refers to the needs of NGOs and revolves round hardware / software requirements and "11 major functions" (purpose) of an NGO with LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS wherever possible. The emphasis being on ‘everything legal’ (not pirated!)

Making presentations covers more about creativity, innovation and clarity in graphical representations instead of tech-training per se. Almost every ‘Tool’ has been included in order to "present the mission / vision of an NGO" in the most effective ways.

‘Freeware’ (not usually used) will be demonstrated and also given away on Compact Disc / DVD along with lots of royalty free material

Fund Raising While U Sleep takes the NGO through a virtual office which raises money 24x7x365. The entire system is shown in depth. A new section has been added for the benefit of participants.

Case Studies" which speaks about successful projects in ICT4D and the benefits of IT in the true sense of the word.

About the Resource Person

The Chief Resource Person, Mr. Percy Ghaswala holds a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Mumbai and a Diploma in Computer Science. As Director for DataSoft Exports, since 1995, Percy has been a Consultant on Information Technology with a few NGOs for the past 8 years and has already conducted 2 similar workshops for NGOs, one in Pune at Zenzar along with CAP and CII and the other at Mumbai with DRISHTI HRC and the Bombay Stock Exchange. Over the years, Percy has taught computers to the Whose Who of Mumbai, including the former Vice Chairman of Raymond, CFO of HBSC and so on. Percy has an informal way of training and will definitely pack his 24 rich years of experience in this 2 day workshop!

Registration

To register/enroll your name for this workshop, please fill the details in the attached form and return the same to Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (Mulla House, 4^th floor, 51, M.G. Road, Flora Fountain, Mumbai 400 001. Tel: (022) 22846534. Workshop fees, per person, for the two workshop days is Rs. 1,400/- for members and Rs. 1,800/- per person, for others.

Registration for the workshop will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to a maximum of 35 participants only. Workshop fees include cost of training, workshop material; vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet lunch, tea/coffee and refreshments. The fees must be paid in advance and no registration will be entertained on the day of the workshop. 

Noshir H. Dadrawala

Executive Secretary

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Registration Form

I am / We are interested in participating in the Two Days’ Intensive and Interactive Workshop On Enhancing Effectiveness of Information Technology for NGOs being organized by Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) on 1^st  and 2^nd  November 2006 at the WestEnd Hotel, Mumbai.

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I understand that the subsidized workshop fees, per person, for the two workshop days is Rs. 1,400/- for members and Rs. 1,800/- per person, for others.