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Resource Books For Voluntary Organizations
The Art Of Successful Fund Raising
Almost every voluntary organization requires funds to initiate or support new programs and projects or to boost the growth and development of existing programs. For many organizations, fund raising is a journey in unmapped territory. 'The Art of Successful Fund raising' authored by Noshir H. Dadrawala provides a veritable roadmap for understanding the voluntary sector in India and effectively mobilizing resources. It starts with helping fund raisers get over the fear of asking and goes on to systematically detail the various methods and sources of funding. It also emphasizes the importance of good communications and marketing the cause and effectively deals with issues like mobilizing and sustaining volunteers and developing partnerships. Topics in this book like program planning, writing a good proposal, evaluation, guidelines for grants, factors that influence donors and how projects can be improved, as also the list of key Indian and foreign funding organizations, offer considerable practical value. The author almost captures the essence of the book in the 101 useful tips and adds a dash of humour with a chapter on the lighter side of fund raising. ‘The Art of Successful Fund raising’ is a valuable resource book for every voluntary organization which is interested in empowering itself with the tools and techniques of fund raising. Price: Rs 300/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra) ------------ Diaspora Indians – On The Philanthropy Fast-Track
There are over 20 million Indians living outside India. “Diaspora Indians – On the Philanthropy Fast-Track” authored by Priya Viswanath is an informative and well-researched book exposing the reader to Indians settled in different parts of the world and their initiatives in philanthropy. It traces the efforts of a fraction of the Indian Diaspora in the Far East, Middle East, United Kingdom and the United States to ‘reconnect’ with their home country and be participants in the social development agenda.
While the profiles in giving, in the four geographical regions that have been mapped, are inspiring and engaging, readers may find the profiles of diaspora fund raising organizations - charities, intermediaries and foundations - of considerable practical value. There are also links to interesting web-sites. Price: Rs. 295/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra) ------------ PROFILE 500
Researched and compiled by the Bangalore-based mcas (Murray Culshaw Advisory Services), PROFILE 500 presents comprehensive profiles, including contact details, of 500 selected Indian voluntary organizations working on a wide range of social and development programmes. The directory is an invaluable resource for staff in voluntary organizations, corporates, media-persons and students alike. Price: Rs 250/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra) Guide to the Accounting Function for Voluntary Organizations in India
Keeping proper accounts is not only a statutory requirement under the various laws affecting voluntary organizations but also a requisite for enhancing credibility in the eyes of all stakeholders. This resource book will help voluntary organizations in India understand the accounting function. There is also a useful section on accounting standards. The book is authored by Freddy R. Daruwala (chartered accountant) and Sharukh N. Tara (cost accountant). Price: Rs. 100/- (postage and handling Rs. 50/- extra) Merchants of Philanthropy – Profiles in Good Corporate Citizenship ‘Merchants of Philanthropy – Profiles in Good Corporate Citizenship’ written by Noshir H. Dadrawala is a unique publication, which looks at business and business leaders, not from the point of view of profits and the bottom-line, but as agents of social change. In the first section of the book, the author provides the backdrop, outlining the various social and developmental challenges facing the country and why doing good makes business sense. The second section profiles the CSR programmes of various medium and large companies and the vision and motivating factors that drive Indian business leaders like Anand Mahindra, Azim Premji, Darius Forbes, Deepak Parekh, Jamshyd Godrej, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and others to integrate CSR as a part of their business strategy. The book celebrates ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and the ‘joy of corporate giving’. It is also an attempt to connect people and create consciousness about the potential of corporate philanthropy and promote organizational capacity. Price: Rs. 150 (postage and handling Rs.50 extra) Management of Philanthropic Organizations
‘Management Of Philanthropic Organisations’ authored by Noshir H. Dadrawala, covers the historical development of philanthropy, provides vital data and statistics, covers almost all the important statutes and legislations affecting philanthropic bodies [like the Bombay Public Trusts Act, The Income Tax Act, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act] and introduces, perhaps for the first time in the field of philanthropy, the concepts of “leadership” and “effective management”. A number of important forms/proformas for procedural requirement with the Government authorities are provided in the appendix. Price: Rs.200 (postage and handling Rs. 80 extra) Allied Laws For Non-Profit Organisations In India “Allied Laws For Non-Profit Organisations In India” written by Freddy R. Daruwala, who is both a qualified chartered accountant and a lawyer, covers topics ranging from Affidavits and Power of Attorney to Bequests, Transactions in Immovable Property, Rent Control and Tenancy Laws, Trademarks, Negotiable Instruments Act, Gratuity, Employee Provident Funds, Consumer Protection Act and Criminal Law. Many of these laws are of significant importance to Board members and senior executives in understanding their powers, duties and obligations under Indian Laws. This resource book written in a simple and easy-to-understand style is an ideal companion to CAP’s earlier book, ‘Management of Philanthropic Organisations’. Price: Rs. 150 (postage and handling Rs.60 extra) Good Governance And Effective Boards
for Voluntary/Non-Profit Organizations
This resource book is an Indian adaptation of the internationally popular ‘BoardSource Governance Series’. The purpose of this book is to clarify and distinguish the responsibilities of the Board as a collective entity and those of individual Board members. There is growing acceptance of the notion that effective governance determines organizational effectiveness. The first step to effective Board service is to reduce the many ambiguities that inevitably accompany it. This book essentially deals with some of the fundamental roles and responsibilities of non-profit Boards and discusses leadership roles in non-profit governance, as also structures and practices of non-profit Boards. One can also find useful information on values-based mission, as also planning and evaluation. It is an indispensable resource for Boards interested in graduating from ‘managing’ their organizations to ‘governing’ them.
The governance of voluntary/non-profit organizations becomes increasingly important as organizations grow and develop. Although most organizations have Governing Boards, motivating and channeling them wisely is often a challenge. As the non-profit establishes itself and diversifies its operations and programs, the work of the Board takes on new meaning. An engaged and deliberate Board can make the difference between an organization that is merely surviving from day to day and one that approaches the future with vision and determination. With the rapid growth and development of the non-profit sector in India, the publication of this book is both timely and necessary. Price: Rs. 350/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra)
Philanthropy Journal The Centre’s bi-monthly journal, ‘Philanthropy’, is widely circulated not only among those directly connected with grant-making foundations and voluntary organizations, but also those in the corporate sector and professionals like chartered accountants and lawyers. This 20 years old journal continues to be unique from the point of view of approach, style and content. We don’t just give facts and figures. We also analyze and comment. We try to humanize and simplify philanthropy. The journal is produced in terms of people who give the sector its direction. And we firmly believe that good management and proper understanding of legalities involved is the key to success in the philanthropic sector. Issue after issue, we cover various income-tax sections, comment on issues, news, views and, although researched in depth, they’re economically written; in plain language that everyone can understand. Annual Subscription: Rs.200/- ----------------- To order any one or more of these books, please send a cheque payable at par in Mumbai or a draft favouring “Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy”, together with a simple letter specifying the title of the book/s you are interested in purchasing. All these book are available at: Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy Mulla House, 4th Floor 51, M G Road, Flora Fountain Mumbai 400 001 Tel: (022) 22846534 Web: www.capindia.org ------------------ E-mail: centphil@vsnl.com Contact Person- Noshir H. Dadrawala |
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