The challenges of fundraising

The challenges of fundraising

Raising funds to run a not for profit organization is a challenge. Sounds pretty obvious? Okay - maybe if you are an expert fundraiser you may disagree, but that applies to experts. Who may have fundraising abilities in their blood , or developed them over years. Over the years, my colleague and I have learnt several things about how to fundraise - thanks to inputs from several people including those from other NGOs, and people like Dhaval Udani , Noshir Dadrawala and more. We implemented many of these great strategies - including softer aspects like how to stay in touch…
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Another workshop and different Nostalgia!

Another workshop and different Nostalgia!

On the 15th of July, I was invited to give a talk at the SNDT Women’s University. The occasion was a one day workshop for faculty from different departments – (mainly Home Science). And it was on Writing and publishing. I had to speak on the topic “Literature Review” – which is an important part of any research paper. I divided my talk into two areas – Literature Searching and the Literature Review components. I stressed – that it would be easier for them to learn the latter anywhere, but the former – is barely taught. And when I finished…
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