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March 17, 2023

Top 5 mistakes to avoid while donating to NGOs

Donating to charity is a great way to lend a helping hand to those in need and doing your bit towards developing a bette

March 13, 2023

Unique solution to amplify your CSR projects at NO cost!

March 01, 2023

5 Best Women's NGOs in India

HelpYourNGO has curated a list of top 5 NGOs in India working towards women empowerment.

February 23, 2023

NSE receives SEBI approval to set up Social Stock Exchange

The Social Stock Exchange will provide new avenues for NGOs and social enterprises to raise funds for their programmes.

February 20, 2023

5 Best Children's NGOs in India

To make life easy for you, we have shortlisted 5 Best Childrens NGOs which work towards providing edu

February 10, 2023

Support survivors of Turkey Syria earthquake

In case you're looking at ways to help and support the Turkey and Syria earthquake disaster victims, we are sharing here

January 31, 2023

Save Tax under Sec 80G - Only 2 months left

Our Finance Minister will be presenting the Union budget tomorrow - charting out a roadmap for the Indian economy, and 1

January 12, 2023

Feeling the taxman's pinch on your income?

We have good news for you. Did you know that you can donate to charity AND get 50% tax exemption on your donation?

November 29, 2022

5 things we learned from Noshir Dadrawala and Ajit Dayal

HelpYourNGO was proud to host Noshir Dadrawala, CEO, Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy and Ajit Dayal, fund manager

November 02, 2022

UN SDG 17: Partnership for the goals

We are strong believers in Goal 17 - to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. We believe that s

October 19, 2022

UN SDG 15 - Life on land

In our race for development, we are tearing up the land, cutting down trees, damning rivers and causing untold damage to

October 05, 2022

UN SDG 14 - Life below water

Earth has long been known as the 'Blue Planet'. Seen from space, the swirls of blue represent drive home the fact the pr

September 28, 2022

UN SDG 13 - Climate action

Climate change is a hotly debated topic. Whether or not you agree climate change is real, it's a fact that our planet is

September 14, 2022

UN SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production

Our modern lives have many conveniences that previous generations would not have been able to imagine. These have improv

August 31, 2022

UN SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities

The targets under this Goal include reducing income inequalities, improving regulation of global financial markets, deve

August 17, 2022

UN SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth

The world needs economic growth to ensure access to productive work and wages for all. Those at the bottom of the econom

August 03, 2022

UN SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy

If we've talked about clean water, can clean energy be far behind? Our relentless extraction of fossil fuels has deplete

July 20, 2022

UN SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation

The targets under this Goal include providing safe and affordable drinking water, access to sanitation facilities, impro

July 06, 2022

UN SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Women are excluded from participating equally in many areas of society and economic activity. While activists fight for

June 22, 2022

UN SDG 4 - Quality Education

Learning has traditionally been stratified because of income and social inequality. Those with access to money or social

June 08, 2022

UN SDG 3 - Good health and well-being

We have learnt after the COVID-19 pandemic the ways in which good health and well-being are linked. Taking a proactive a

May 25, 2022

UN SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

It's a paradox that hunger is the leading cause of death in a world with more information and technology than ever befor

May 11, 2022

How Companies have spent their CSR Budgets

A High-level Committee was set up in 2015 to review the CSR regulatory framework. This Committee had recommended that

April 27, 2022

UN SDG 1 - No Poverty

The targets under this Goal include eradicating extreme poverty, reducing extreme poverty by at least 50%, providing equ

April 07, 2022

Why and How to Give Away Wealth

The pandemic has shown us how the world unites in the face of adversity. We united against this deadly virus and went

April 01, 2022

India Response to UN SDGs

For India to be a stable society where opportunities are created for millions to further their lives, it is imperative

March 28, 2022

A Measured Act For A Better Tomorrow

My conscious journey as a novice philanthropist began in 1992 when I started donating money based on a simple formula, m

March 23, 2022

Tax deduction on your Donations

Many of the poor Indians live on less than Rs150 a day. This is hardly enough to feed a family of four, take a sick chi

March 02, 2022

India and the UN SDGs

At the global level, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in September 2015 by 193 member states of the

June 11, 2021

What makes a CSR project successful

HelpYourNGO webinar on Introduction to CSR by CA Winnie Dholakia and CA Nishant Parekh aimed to clear the clutter on t

May 05, 2021

Together Against Corona

We have all read the devastating stories and seen the unsettling images of what the current situation in our country is.

April 09, 2021

Evaluate Then Donate

Our database is of 650+ NGOs across 14 UN SDGs, 504 zip-codes, and 13 sectors. The only one of its kind in India that st

March 20, 2021

Corpus for charity

At the global level India has played an integral role in the formation and evolution of SDGs and is committed to its ac

February 13, 2021

Introduction to CSR with Winnie Dholakia and Nishant Parekh

We are pleased to present the recording of our second webinar of 2021 - Introduction to CSR, Learn about the basics of C

January 19, 2021

This Eco-friendly bag can help empower women in villages!

Shanti Hastkala (SHK) began to work with local women. They set up training programs where village women

January 19, 2021

NGOS: End of the Road or a New Beginning? Fireside chat with Noshir Dadrawala and Ajit Dayal

Noshir Dadrawala is CEO, Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy. He has worked with over a 1,000 NGOs in the past 30 yea

January 19, 2021

NGOs: End of the Road or a New Beginning?

Hear a frank and insightful discussion on the past, present and future of the NGO sector. What was it like to be an NGO

January 15, 2021

#Financial Fridays

#FinancialFridays are here! On Fridays our Research Team will bring you a glimpse of the work and financial information

December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from HelpYourNGO

A brand new year is just around the corner...If you look carefully, you can see it! We always have hope for the future e

December 18, 2020

Xmas giving: Gift a donation with our Charity Registry!

<p>Here’s a gift idea that can get you through this holiday season – <a href="http://emaila.helpyourngo.n

December 12, 2020

Help Class X students in need

The lockdown has necessitated a move to the virtual world for work and study. While the shift has been a boon in man

November 19, 2020

A step towards an Open Defecation Free India

In a world of struggle for basic livelihood and survival, where sanitation is not even considered a pressing issue, lies

November 01, 2020

A gift that keeps on giving

Six years ago, Rita and Ashok got married in a room full of their friends and family in Mumbai. Their wedding was fill

October 23, 2020

Lockdown learnings from our students

May we never give up on ourselves or each other. May we always see the world from more perspectives than just our own! O

October 15, 2020

HelpYourNGOs 7th Yearbook is here

HelpYourNGOs Yearbook is one of the most cherished parts of our work as a platform connecting donors to non-profits. Our

September 23, 2020

Volunteer for<br/> Life!

Volunteering is an activity that helps both the giver and the receiver. It is a huge part of philanthropic traditions fo

February 28, 2019

HelpYourNGO Yearbook 2019

We have been busy as elves pulling together our latest Yearbook. It is hard to believe that is the sixth edition of our

December 13, 2018

A cafe that serves inclusion, acceptance and empowerment!

Located in the heart of bustling Juhu, Café Arpan radiates warmth and comfort with its quirky colours and comfortable

October 04, 2018

Join in and celebrate the joy of giving in Indias 10th Daan Utsav week

The week-long joy of giving event is Indias biggest philanthropic festival. Individuals from all walks of life come toge

August 28, 2018

This Eco-friendly bag can help empower women in villages!

Shanti Hastkala (SHK) set up training programs where village women were trained in skills like stitching, embroidery, pa

July 13, 2018

The Story of Muslima from Malancha

This is the story of a mother who left no stone unturned to give her deaf children an education.

April 12, 2018

Share excess food with the needy!

Wonderful to hear that Seva Kitchen has launched an Android App that helps sharing food real time!

April 09, 2018

Young people changing India

Annadhan is a youth-run initiative in Mumbai.

January 11, 2018

New Year, New Me!

We start New Year resolutions with a simple motive - to become a better version of ourselves.

January 10, 2018

#WeAreHiring - Be a part of our awesome team

We are looking for a Research Associate for financial analysis of NGOs.

November 21, 2017

Ditch the fairytale, look for the real stories

If you are unfamiliar with Humanitarians of Tinder, Courtney Martins article is a good place to start taking a look. Hea

November 16, 2017

This search engine helps you find service providers for persons with disabilities

Swechha is an online compilation of service providers catering to the specific needs of persons with intellectual and de

November 16, 2017

This search engine helps you find service providers for persons with disabilities

Swechha is an online compilation of service providers catering to the specific needs of persons with intellectual and de

November 14, 2017

Mumbai Mobile Creches keeps the spirit of childhood alive!

"We have seen many cases where a Bengali child comes to MMC and then learns Marathi and is able to communicate flue

November 03, 2017

Make a dream come true

Make a childs wish come true by donating part of your Quantum Mutual Fund investment through SMILE to the Make a Wish Fo

October 30, 2017

NGO Exhibition in Mumbai: 17 NGOs

Every year at our Diwali NGO Pop Up our patrons take home some interesting stories as they #ShopForGood. Have a look at

October 30, 2017

NGO Exhibition in Mumbai, 17 NGOs, 8 Busy hours, 400 Happy patrons

Who knew shopping could be this rewarding? Every year at our Diwali NGO Pop Up our patrons take home some interesting st

October 26, 2017

Free to fly

Amrit Foundation of India promotes the development and well-being of all Indians so that they may individually and colle

October 25, 2017

Free to fly!

The 'Patang Project' is a survey reflecting the needs and difficulties of children with intellectual and developmental c

October 11, 2017

India Rising

Quantum Mutual Funds SMILE feature allows you to donate a portion of your mutual fund investment to Unnati.

October 11, 2017

India Rising

Veena was raised by her mother as her father had passed away when she was very young. The family could not even afford V

August 21, 2017

Here is how you can help flood relief operations

Mother Nature does not smile on us all. This year, the floods have taken a slow but steady toll on villages everywhere f

August 18, 2017

Peace in our time?

It seems like we wake up to the news of a new terror attack every day.

August 18, 2017

Peace in our time?

It seems like we wake up to the news of a new terror attack every day. What does it say about the state of the world tod

August 04, 2017

From fight to flight

Every time a girl child is born in the red-light area of Kamathipura there is a constant fear of being forced into prost

August 04, 2017

A mother's dying wish

These were the dying words of 15-year-old Deepas mother. A sex worker, she had single-handedly brought up her daughter p

July 26, 2017

Buy NGO Products

Eco-Friendly Ganesha, We love the idea of these eco-friendly Ganpatis made of shaadu (natural clay). Not only is the mat

July 16, 2017

Why Do We Need NGOs for the elderly?

How come we need NGOs helping the elderly? Indian society is less individualistic than many abroad, and we actually reve

July 07, 2017

Double your blessings this Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner. We love our festivities in India. Many of us are looking forward to the new

July 05, 2017

Tata Trusts vs NGOs?

In the NGO sector, the Tata Trusts are a bountiful tree under which many have found shade. They have a reputation of bac

June 16, 2017

Head or Heart while donating?

We have found that donors all have the heart part down. Many of you set aside money at different points of the year or r

June 14, 2017

Are Indians guilty of SWEDOW charity

Indians are definitely thrifty, and we dont like to waste things whether its food on our plates or unused clothes. Many

June 05, 2017

Annadhan, What is left is not over

We all wonder what to do with the many possessions we accumulate over the years. Heres an option to consider - donation.

May 30, 2017

Beware Fake News!

In our age of fake news, there is an ancient phrase that can help us out. Caveat lector is a Latin phrase meaning, reade

May 30, 2017

The Cafe next door

It is said that a society grows great when old men plant trees whose shadows they will never sit in. Seva Sadan is proof

May 10, 2017

Giving back to mans best friend!

WSD is Mumbai based NGO for dogs and cats and was incepted in 1994.I started off as a volunteer in 2005/6 during my vaca

April 06, 2017

Development Sector professionals, polish your skill set!

The S. P Jain Institute of Management & Research Mumbai, one of the top B schools in India is offering a unique executiv

March 08, 2017

Educationists, An entrepreneur-in-residence programme for you!

Are you an entrepreneur who works in any of these areas? Apply to EduStart now! You will receive financial support, oper

February 17, 2017

Nonprofit entrepreneurs, apply to N/Core now!

N/Core is one option you should definitely consider. An idea of the people behind The/Nudge Foundation, N/Core is an inc

February 16, 2017

Bill and Melinda Gates published 2017s Gates letter

Bring out the wine and red carpets, the annual Gates letter is here! It is probably the closest celebrity event the phil

February 13, 2017

[Expired] Get 100% tax exemption on your donation!

Feeling the taxmans pinch on your salary? We have good news for you. Did you know that you can donate to charity AND get

December 21, 2016

What do NGOs actually do? All you need to know!

It appears that the idea for demonetisation came from a relatively unknown NGO called Arthkranti Pratishthan. Many incon

December 13, 2016

Education for a Better India

The consistent inefficiencies of the school system that result in unemployable youth, and huge dropout rates do nothing

December 13, 2016

Banking for the Poor

Demonetization has led to many debates about whether the poor are worse affected by the cash shortage than the rich. Man

November 07, 2016

From Broken Blackboards to a Bright Future

Laxmi is a third-year engineering student. Engage her in a conversation and this shy girl transforms into an extremely c

September 27, 2016

Shiladevi - organic farmer, leader, entrepreneur!

Meet Shiladevi, a Pioneer in Organic FarmingGodiyari village in Darbhanga district, Bihar is badly affected by flood eve

July 04, 2016

Join the Atma Network for NGOs today!

Like many entrepeneurs starting their social organisations, Dr. Asavari Shinde, Founder of VASS (Vardayini Apang Seva Sa

July 03, 2016

HYNGO at Ek Soch Sandbox

We visited Ek Soch - the first Development Dialog held in Varanasi. Centred on entrepreneurship which is the theme of ea

June 27, 2016

A true philosophy of giving - Part II

In our earlier piece we mentioned being struck by the fact that Mr. Mohandas Pai philosophy of giving was also a philoso

June 21, 2016

A true philosophy of giving - Part I

What does it mean to live a good life? Is it having all your material needs met? Or is it feeling fulfilled?

May 17, 2016

Donate old electronics to NGOs in India

Mobile phones, tablets, SD cards and pen drives are all welcome. They will ensure that your donation will reach a deserv

March 11, 2016

What should charity look like?

The news on Googles recent charitable donations got us thinking about common assumptions about charity. What prompted th

February 19, 2016

The side-effects of charity

Making a donation has an effect on your life and behaviour as well. You may not even realise it, but it will change the

February 03, 2016

What do cancer NGOs do?

On the eve of World Cancer Day, the fight against cancer is gaining public attention. The U.S. Government has announced

January 29, 2016

Many ways to celebrate India

This Republic Day brought some happy announcements for the nonprofit sector. Dr. V Shanta was awarded a Padma Vibhushan.

January 22, 2016

Celebrating the future of India

Not all corporate houses choose to fund education or health. A few visionary put their funds towards asset creation - be

January 19, 2016

Tax deduction on your donations

Many of Indias poor live on less than Rs130 a day. This is hardly enough to feed a family of four, take a sick child to

December 22, 2015

The year ahead for philanthropy

In every industry there is a phase that is marked by great turbulence and change. It is hard to predict the outcome of t

December 09, 2015

Chennai Relief: How You Can Help

If you are concerned about the welfare of those in Chennai and would like to help, do consider the following NGO

December 08, 2015

The U-turn on Mark Zuckerbergs 45 billion dollar gift

What is happening with Mark Zuckerbergs Facebook shares? The new dad announced in a Facebook post that he would commit 9

November 30, 2015

No Planet B!

November has been an action-packed month! Not all positive, though. The month has unfortunately renewed its association

November 23, 2015

What is Behind the Flashbulbs?

Is Angeline Jolie the worlds most famous socially conscious celebrity? Or is Being Human more popular? And the real ques

November 16, 2015

India's Sanitation Crisis

Its an oft-repeated truism that India has more cellphones than toilets. The cellphone statistic can be traced to the rad

October 30, 2015

The Kindness of Strangers

A big thank you to all the donors who made our Daan Utsav campaign such a success last month. Its a wonderful feeling to

October 25, 2015

The Value of Financial Inclusion

Oxfams study drives home a few facts. Some of the richest people could be burdened by heavy debt but will never experien

October 13, 2015

What type of donations can I make?

We often hear - I am not sure whether my money will reach the beneficiary. To simplify, we explain here, the different w

October 07, 2015

What is In It For Me What NGOs should know about their donors

A phrase commonly used by marketers. Its most important function, teaching you to think from the perspective of the don

September 28, 2015

Plan Your Philanthropy

HelpYourNGO spoke with Gaurav Mashruwala, Certified Financial Planner, about his views on philanthropy in the context of

September 16, 2015

When Disaster Strikes

2014 was a year of natural disasters and calamities for India. Various parts of the country were affected by cyclones, f

August 26, 2015

The coming of a Made in India revolution

Its the end of another month and 2015 seems to be rushing by! Independence Day, celebrated on August 15th gives us cause

August 10, 2015

Re-engineering philanthropy the Deshpande way

Although he is now known for being a visionary entrepreneur and investor, Desh Deshpandes journey into entrepreneurship

July 31, 2015

The month that was

The hunting and killing of Cecil, a beloved lion housed at a protective settlement in Zimbabwe by an American hunter who

July 29, 2015

The UnLtd approach to changing the world!

It is the age of the entrepreneur in India. Twenty years ago, IT companies brought in a new wave of organizations that c

July 10, 2015

Food heroes

Some people complain about problems, while others spend their energy trying to solve them. We present heroes who have ta

July 01, 2015

Ideas about iodine

Bindis to reduce iodine deficiency in tribal women? Iron fish that combat anaemia? In combating malnourishment, perhaps

June 30, 2015

Arts philanthropy

Is there less arts patronage in the modern world? When it comes to arts philanthropy, an underfunded business the world

June 10, 2015

Don not fall victim to charity fraud!

There are plenty of people who will take advantage of the goodness of your heart. The U.S. is abuzz with news about canc

June 04, 2015

Helplines that act as lifelines!

A helpline can do what a caped crusader cannot. NGOs are now making their services available on phones and online as wel

May 27, 2015

Our Summer Reading List is here!

It is not every day that someone puts out a list of recommended reading that applies to the nonprofit sector. Bill Gates

April 28, 2015

Give to Nepal

Nepal has been twice-struck by tragedy in a very short period of time. In times of need, it is always our first impulse

March 02, 2015

How to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi!

Another year, another grand celebration of Holi. While the festival is one that evokes happiness, we all know the harsh

February 13, 2015

Sandboxed at the Deshpande Dialogue 2015!

We have to agree with Gururaj (Desh) Deshpande when he refers to the Deshpande Foundation organized Development Dialogue

January 30, 2015

New-age forms of philanthropy!

There are many ways in which you can donate to charitable organizations. Most donors prefer to write out a cheque, drop

January 12, 2015

Khadi 2.0, Can Make-in-India change the fortunes of traditional Indian textiles?

January 6th is celebrated as veshti day in Tamil Nadu every year! With pride, Tamil men step out of their homes dressed

January 02, 2015

A piggy-bank no NGO should break!

Human beings are biased towards action. When we are approached by a hungry child or a request to leave our change in a c

December 24, 2014

Our 2015 wishlist (it does not hurt to hope!)

We are in contact with over 500 non-profit organizations across the country and speak to individual and corporate donors

December 22, 2014

The biggest philanthropy trends of the year!

The Chinese are not known for it, Americans tend to splurge on it at year-end, and India has taken to it but is reticent

December 19, 2014

Website analytics, The numbers do not lie!

Everyone loves the sweet smell of higher recognition. Marketing and fundraising activities are recommended strategies to

December 12, 2014

Has your NGO mastered Google Analytics yet?

Digital measurement tools are not exclusive to for-profit marketing managers, with online fundraising on the rise, a sha

December 09, 2014

The Forbes Crossover Shortlist 2014

Many a poor person must be glad that Anshu Gupta left journalism to begin Goonj.. Gupta was a student at the Indian Inst

November 17, 2014

Content management secret all NGOs should know

What is the objective of the communication? Getting donors to connect with your NGO is an ambiguous plan. Do you want do

November 16, 2014

14 things you can do to celebrate Children Day!

Children are indeed the promise of a better world ahead. We give you 14 things you can do to help

November 07, 2014

A gift that keeps on giving!

It is the end of the wedding festivities, and Rita and Ashok (name and details changed on request) are ready to fly off

October 22, 2014

The best kept secret in town!

The Bombay Community Public Trust (BCPT) and HelpYourNGO organised a talk on Community Foundations (CFs) in association

October 10, 2014

Spread some light this festive season!

It is the time of year when everyone is looking forward to celebrating Diwali with family and loved ones. Before you rus

October 08, 2014

New ways to support NGOs - II

In this second part of our series, we conclude our two-part interview with The Bake Collective and Hand to Heart.

September 21, 2014

New ways to support NGOs!

Who would have thought that sugar and spice and all things nice could put money in the hands of those working to change

September 12, 2014

Kashmir floods - what you can do to help

Days of incessant rain have led to the worst flood situation Kashmir has seen in 60 years. The damage unleashed by the f

August 28, 2014

The Indian answer to the Ice Bucket Challenge

What do Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have in common with Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and Sidharth Malh

August 18, 2014

Thoughts About the Board

Having a Board that throws its weight behind an organisation divides the NGO world into the haves and the have-nots. Org

August 08, 2014

Sources of talent for NGOs

The non-profit sector attracts a large number of motivated and passionate people, but their numbers are not sufficient t

August 08, 2014

Developing Successors

Leadership is the trickiest question of them all! It is common to see founder-driven NGOs being closely managed by one o

August 04, 2014

Impact Investing

Impact investing is the process of investing in people or organizations that solve social and economic issues affecting

July 30, 2014

Retention Challenges

How do non-profits handle retention? Employee retention receives a lot of attention in the for-profit world. However, no

July 02, 2014

A Dummies Guide to Funding Social Change

The world of funders has acquired several new inhabitants creating diversity in charity. Historically, institutional and

June 20, 2014

Going Where None Have Gone Before

A new breed of social entrepreneurs socents are exploring ideas to change the world through the social business space. S

May 19, 2014

Board Games II, Insights from practice

In the second part of our series on NGO Boards, we turned to our analysts data on how NGOs leverage the strengths of the

May 09, 2014

No Board Games Here!

A strong Board can take an organisation from strength to strength, while a Board divided can be a millstone around your

May 02, 2014

Democracy beyond elections - Part II

In the second part of our series on democracy and governance, we have spoken to Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCG

April 29, 2014

Democracy beyond elections - Part I

It is election season in India, and it is impossible to ignore the election juggernaut and all its related paraphernalia

April 04, 2014

Philanthropists Views - Mirai Chatterjee, Director - Social Security, SEWA

HelpYourNGO spoke with Mirai Chatterjee, Director, Social Security at Self Employed Womens Association (SEWA). She spoke

March 24, 2014

HelpYourNGO at the Deshpande Dialogue 2014

HYNGO was part of the Deshpande Foundations annual conference called the Deshpande Dialogue earlier this year. Our team

March 19, 2014

Four Things NGOs need to know about fundraising

NGO teams tend to be built around the core work of the sector. Organisations working in health look for doctors, trained

March 26, 2023

The reverse brain-drain in philanthropic funding

The recent success of Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and other Indian-born CEOs of global companies has shown how meritori

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