by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
Acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution and hospitality by associations, whether incorporated or not, is regulated by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976. I. Associations Eligible to receive Foreign Contribution For the purpose of acceptance of...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
To avail financial assistance under the Central Government schemes, the NGOs or organization/ institution has to follow the general terms and conditions of grant-in-aid as mentioned below: (a) The grant-receiving agency will be required to confirm in writing that the...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
The multiplicity of problems relating to soil and land resources, the need for1ealth and increasing the land productivity was receiving close attention since independence in 1947. . A National Wastelands Development Board set up in May 1985 in the Ministry of...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
The details of the most common forms in which NGOs may be constituted and registered are as follows: i.) Trust: As a public charitable trust. A public trust, whether relating to movable or immovable property, may be created by mere delivery of possession with a...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
The World Bank classifies NGOs into two main categories: 1.) Operations NGOs whose primary purpose is the design and implementation of development-related projects, and: 2.) Advocacy NGO whose primary purpose is to defend or promote a specific cause and who seek to...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
Almost any NGO can be approved under section 80g (2)(iv). Important conditions for this are: 1.The NGO’s income should be exempt from income tax; Its income and assets are used for the charitable purpose only. Also, the benefits should not be limited to a...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
Bye-laws are internal documents, a set of rules that enables each organization to conduct its affairs. It is important they be written clearly and in language that is easily understood by all organization stakeholders. This document is frequently necessary for the...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
Who should become an NGO Board Member? What criteria is necessary to select Board members? Based on the Board’s functions, including representing the various constituencies, the process of selection of Board members (and their designated Alternates) takes...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
What are the mandate and working methods of a Ngo board member? They participate fully in all meetings of the Board (including study all relevant documents in order to provide input in the decision-making process). Many NGOs Board Members are also expected to...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
How does an NGO board function? What does it do? It, first of all, sets policies and strategies for the NGO, in line with the agreed purposes, principles and scope of the NGO. It also sets operational guidelines, work plans and budgets for the NGO and policy and...
