Invites you to the

Workshop on Fund Raising on 26^th & 27^th November 2005

Fundraising  over a period of time has been considered to be equivalent to donation and project funds. However over a period of time the fundraising has changed to funds generation. The objective of the workshop is to familiarize the participants on the possibility of fund generation and managing  funds generation. The workshop would focus on assisting NGOs on fund generation not as a one time activity but on a continuous basis. The  workshop  would also try to assist the NGOs in creating systems which would ensure the continuity on funds generation.

Content

Methodology

Ř      Group discussion

Ř      Presentations

Ř      Brainstorming sessions/ experience sharing

Ř      Case Studies

Outcome

At the end of the workshop the participant should be in a position understand the nuances of Fund Generation & Fundraising. Besides they should be able to identify new sources of revenue for generating funds and market the same for themselves.

Target Audience

Middle to senior level professionals of NGOs who are currently involved in resource mobilization activities & grant seeking, Foundations and Corporates.

Training Organisation – NiMble Systems Pvt Ltd

Nimble is one of the few consulting companies focusing on the social sector with a mission of facilitating growth in the social sector through propagation of systems. In the past the NiMble has worked with bilateral agencies, fund agencies and also grass root NGOs. NiMble is also involved in evaluating programs and consulting corporate on their social initiatives.

Trainers

Ranjan Sinha

An Agricultural Sciences graduate and PG Diploma in Rural Management from Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), RS has extensive work experience in process mapping, monitoring and evaluation of social development projects apart from managing the supply chain and distribution networks in large organizations and developing food security and livelihood strategies. RS has worked in multi-disciplinary projects and programs targeted towards the vulnerable strata of the society that includes artisans, tribals, small/micro entrepreneurs, small marginal agri-producers, landless farm laborers, women, children and such other socio-economically marginalized people. He  has worked with organizations like CARE India, Management Analytics and AMUL and has a total cumulative work experience of more than 11 years.

V. K .Mehandru

VK is the CEO of NiMble has long experience on corporate management. Mechanical engineer by training VK has more than 35 years of work experience and has been extensively involved in corporate and propagating process in corporate. He is a six sigma trainer and also one of the few balance score card trainer in India.

Venue

The programme will be conducted at: 2^nd floor conference hall, Times of India Building, Dr. D.N Road Mumbai 400 001.

Duration

The programme will be conducted on 26^th & 27^th November 2005.

Timing

1000 hrs to 1700 hrs

Registration Fee

For Non- Associate –   Rs 2500/participant

For Associate Member – Rs 1000 for the first participant &

Rs 1500 for the second participant from the same organisation.

Registration fee includes workshop participation, course material, refreshments and is non-refundable. However, in case you are unable to attend, you could replace your name by nominating another participant.

Payment to be made in cash or by demand draft favouring “Times Foundation”. 

The program is Non – residential and Outstation Participants are required to make their own arrangement for accommodation.

How to Participate

The participants are requested to fill up the “Registration Form” and send it to Times Foundation, The Times of India Building, Dr. D.N Road, Mumbai 400 001.

For registration, please contact Mr. Raj Dobriyal - 022 56354376 or Ms. Divya Jagasia 9819765234.

For queries regarding the workshop, the participants may contact Raj/Divya at 02256354376/56354398/56354345.

Email: timesfoundation@... / raj.dobriyal@... / divya.jagasia@... 

For queries regarding payments contact Raj Dobriyal or Divya Jagasia at 022 56354376, raj.dobriyal@... / divya.jagasia@...

Times Foundation, The Times of India Building, Dr. D.N Road, Mumbai 400 001,

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Website: http://www.timesfoundation.org