In all our GiveIndia communication, you'll read "carefully screened NGOs" or "NGOs chosen after due diligence was done". But that doesn't really tell you what filters we apply while screening or what we look for while undertaking the due diligence.
We think it's really important that our donors know what the selection criteria are:
1. Organisations must be registered non-profits that implement social development projects in India, with no political affiliations.
2. At least 50% of the beneficiaries must be economically underprivileged.
3. The organisation should meet the Credibility Alliance's norms or be willing to meet them within six months of listing on our site.
4. The organisation should be willing to provide prompt feedback for donations made through the GiveIndia site.
The Credibility Alliance, mentioned in point 3, is a consortium of voluntary organisations and networks, which has come together to enhance good governance in the voluntary sector. The Alliance's norms ensure that the organisations that fulfill them are credible.
So what are the benefits of having one standard for credibility for NGOs?
Well, for donors who are short on time, it saves them the effort of doing their own diligence of different organisations. In any case, most lay persons would find it difficult to know what to look for while doing this diligence. Instead, they have the comfort of knowing that the screening has been done for them.
A NGO also benefits because by having this stamp of credibility they are able to attract more donors who already trust them and have a high level of comfort while making donations.
Do you know any NGOs who are interested in raising funds through the GiveIndia website and who could meet these norms? Post a comment and someone from our listing team will be in touch.
The NGO namely Gram Vikas Trust is working on education, health and women empowerment. The ngo have all the legal documents such as 12A, 80g(5), FCRA and 35Ac certificates also. Presently they are supporting by vibha, asha for education and save the children organisation. This NGO is interested in raising fund through the support of give india.
The NGO namely Koman Human Welfare Foundation is working on Health, Education,Environment,Social and women empowerment etc. since Jan.2001 with many states of India. The ngo have all the legal documents/certificates also. Presently they are supporting by AAWA and Arushi Society for the child education. Our organisation is interested in raising fund through the support of Give india.
Thanks With Regards.
Jagdish Prasad
Secretary
@Jagdish -- please write to listing@giveindia.org to learn more about what you need to do in order to be a GiveIndia listed NGO.