Dr. V.Shubhalaxmi Winner of U.S. State Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund-2012Hubert Humphrey Fellow 2009-10 FNELP, 2003-04

•BNHS an excellent case study•I- the insider•I- the victim of mismanagement •I – the spectator who saw the world pass by BNHS•I- want to be the change I wish to see•Hubert Humphrey Fellowship made the change possible.

USP

Environmental nonprofits being the target group

Nonprofit trainer A team of Fulbrighters Year long engagement Mentoring phase Collaborations within

nonprofits Local collaborators

WORKSHOP TOPICS

Knowing about own organization

Understanding Organizational leadership

Building teams Writing grants Managing projects Marketing services Volunteer development Fund raising

• 8 Workshops Across India

• 153 Nonprofit Professionals from 98 Nonprofits were trained

• 13 assignments for mentoring phase

• Follow up workshop at end of the project

Day 1

8.30 a.m. Registration 9.00 a.m. Introduction to AEIF Project 9.15 a.m. Inauguration of the Workshop by Chief Guest 9.35 a.m. How to use Workshop Manual?9.45 a.m. Ice breakers and self introduction (tea will be served)

Module 1: Understanding Yourself and Your Organization

10.30 a.m. Brainstorming on challenges for NGOs (Internal & External)11.00 a.m. Discussion on resolving challenges12.00 noon Worksheet on SWOT and PEST Analysis of Organization12.30 p.m. Discussion on SWOT and PEST 1.00 p.m. Lunch

Module 2: Leadership1.30 -3.30 p.m. Leadership Shadow Exercise, Leader Vs Manager, Situational Leadership,

Leadership stylesModule 3: Team Building

3.30 p.m -5.30 p.m.

Team Building Dynamics

Critical Elements of a teamGaining respect and building Trust and Confidence

6.00 p.m. Conclusion and end of the day

Day 29.00 a.m. Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2

Module 4: Essentials of Grant Writing9.30 a.m. Discussion on challenges of grant writing10.00 a.m. Quiz on Grant Writing10.45 a.m.. Group Activity on Analysis of Sample Proposals11.15 a.m. Group Discussion on Sample Proposals11.45 a.m. Group Activity: Develop grant template for respective organizations12.15 p.m. Group Presentation on project templates1.00 p.m. Lunch break

Module 5: Public Relations and Networking1.30 p.m. Experience sharing on Public Relations 2.00 p.m. Presentation on Public Relations for NGOs3.00 p.m. Media Persons Panel talk4.00 p.m. Tea break and group discussion with panel4.30 p.m. Worksheet on Networking map5.00 p.m. Group Activity: Develop your PR and networking strategy5.30 Group Presentations

Module 6: Managing Projects 6.00 p.m. Brainstorming on challenges for Project Management6.30 p.m. Overview on best practices of project management7. 00 p.m. Demonstration of Project Management Tools7.30 p.m. Wrap up for the day

Day 3

9.00 a.m. Recap and Introduction to the day

Module 7: Marketing of Products and Services

9.30 a.m. Brainstorming on Challenges of Marketing

10.00 a.m. Listing of products/services, Understanding Revenue Generation Model

10.45 a.m. Development of Marketing Plan

11.45 a.m. Group Presentation

Module 8: Volunteer Force Development

12.30 p.m. Experience sharing on Volunteers

1.00 p.m. Essentials of Volunteer Programme

1.30 p.m. Lunch

Module 9: Art of Fundraising

2.00 p.m. Brainstorming on fund raising challenges

2.30 p.m. Presentation on “ Art of Fund Raising”

3.30 p.m. Design Fundraising Calendar for respective organizations

4.00 p.m Group presentation on fundraising calendar

4.30 p.m. Match-Making of Resources for Networking

5.00 p.m. Follow up Action Plan (Mentoring Phase)

5.30 p.m. Feedback and Wrap Up

Workshop Participation:  70% of respondents mentioned that they

enrolled for the programme to enhance organizational developmental

17% opted for professional development. 48% of respondents were first timers for

such management training programmes. Post workshop  43% of respondents

experienced enhancement in their skill and

MODULES  ASSIGNMENTSKnow your Organization SWOT Analysis of your NGO

  Core Competence Analysis of your NGO

  PEST Analysis of your NGO

Grant Writing  Developing First Draft of Grant proposal  Developing Second Draft of Grant proposal  Completing Final Grant proposal  Submission of Grant proposal to a funding agency

Managing Projects  Usage of Project Management Tools in project management

Public Relations and Networking  Developing Sample of Press release  Develop a PR Strategy

  Implementation of PR Strategy

  Finalization on Networking Commitments from management  Establishing Networks for your NGO  Active  collaboration for Projects/ Programmmes

MODULES  ASSIGNMENTSLeadership  Leadership Practices Inventory-Observer Survey  Designing of Staff Training WorkshopTeam Management Team effectiveness Survey  Team Buidling ExercisesVolunteer Force Development  Developing Volunteer Training Programme (VTP)  Announcement of VTP  Conducting VTP  Recruitment of Volunteers

Marketing Management Developing Marketing Plan  Develop Marketing Literature

Leadership  Leadership Practices Inventory-Observer Survey

  Designing of Staff Training WorkshopTeam Management Team effectiveness Survey  Team Building Exercises

MODULES  ASSIGNMENTSFund-raising Finalization of Fund-raising Calendar  Initiating first fund-raising event  Development of Organization Case File  Development of Case of Support  Developing list of potential donors/funding agencies  Submitting Letter of Intent

MASTER TRAINERS INITIATIVES Conducting Staff training workshops by participants

Mentoring Phase:  57% of respondents agreed that the assignments

were in line with the programme objectives. 43% of respondents were able to complete 25% of

their assignments 17% submitted 50% of the assignments only 4% were able to complete all assignments.  In terms of satisfaction with the mentoring phase,

41%  respondents rated it as very good,  27% rated good and 18% rated as excellent.

 

 Assessment of the Overall Programme: 

48%-55% respondents rated the online assignments and workshop experience and as very effective

60% respondents rated the guidance from faculty, interactivity with faculty and workshop manual as effective

75% found chat sessions neutral or least effective.

 

STRENGTHS

 45% respondents found the programme content in line with NGO sector needs, 

20% felt it was a good opportunity for professional development of NGO professionals,

20% found the faculty very effective

15% believed that the programme provided networking platform.

 

WEAKNESS 58% respondents felt that the

time duration of the workshop was short and that they do not have sufficient time to submit their assignments.

26% respondents found the learning to be of advance level which they were unable to cope up.

A small percentage felt that the assignments needs customization

the faculty to increase networking among the participants.

9-10 August 2013, Mumbai

AGENDA• Presentation by Participants on their work•Display of Assignment Manuals•Developing Best Practices for Nonprofits•Establishing collaborative contacts•Speculations on eNGOsIndia operations post project.

39% of respondents agreed that the programme had a small yet overall impact on them as well as on their organization

31% agreed to take up grant writing seriously

16% agreed to develop their teams, fundraising plans and improved their programme management

14% respondents did not apply the programme lessons to their works and thus found no impact on their work.

One participant received a vehicle donation after using the networking map method shown in the workshop

3 organizations developed their websites and social media connections

5 participants wrote successful grants 1 organization initiated staff training

programmes 15 organizations developed their

marketing plans

Due to lack of funds the follow up workshop was not , however the mentoring phase was completed and certificates were issued the partcipants.

Post closure the engosindianetwork@googlegroups and Facebook page has been kept active by frequent sharing on funding and collaboration news.

ACKNOWLDEGEMENTSU.S. STATE ALUMNI INNOVATION ENAGEMENT FUNDPROJECT TEAMPROJECT PARTNERSBNHS