Building Viksit Bharat through MutualTrust and Right Mentorship

The CSR-NGO Mentorship Program, initiated by the Noble Citizen Foundation, is a one-year mentorship initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and trust between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders and grassroots NGOs. The program equips NGOs with the skills necessary to secure diverse funding opportunities and create sustainable social impact within their communities.

Program Overview

The CSR-NGO Impact Alliance is designed to
bring together CSR heads and NGO leaders to build strong, long-lasting
partnerships. Throughout the program, NGOs will be paired with a dedicated CSR
leader who will serve as their mentor, providing guidance on fundraising,
proposal writing, capacity building, and collaborative project development.

Key Features:

• Mentorship: A year-long program
  where CSR leaders guide NGOs to become more professional and fund-ready.
• Capacity Building: Equip NGOs with
  essential skills in documentation, due diligence, and fundraising
  strategies.
• Trust Building: Promote open
  communication between CSR leaders and NGOs to foster mutual trust and
  collaboration.
• Innovation for Social Impact: Encourage
  NGOs to develop and implement innovative solutions to tackle social
  challenges.
• Ongoing Support: A dedicated online
  communication platform will be developed to ensure ongoing collaboration
  between CSRs and NGOs.

Program Objectives

1. Mentorship: Foster CSR leaders from
   various sectors to mentor grassroots NGOs and help them achieve
   professionalism and fund-readiness.
2. Build Trust and Rapport: Encourage
   open communication between CSR heads and NGOs to build strong, sustainable
   relationships.
3. Capacity Building: Empower NGOs
   with the necessary skills for effective fundraising, proposal writing, and
   organizational development.
4. Promote Social Innovation: Drive
   the creation of impactful, innovative solutions to address social issues
   in communities.
5. Collaborative Portal: Provide an
   online platform for continuous communication, knowledge-sharing, and
   collaboration between CSR leaders and NGOs.

Expected Outcomes

• Stronger Collaborations: Enhanced
  partnerships and trust between CSR leaders and NGOs.
• Increased Fund-Readiness: Grassroots
  NGOs equipped with the tools to secure a diverse range of funding
  opportunities.
• Sustainable Social Impact: Long-term,
  impactful initiatives driven by collaborative efforts between CSR leaders
  and NGOs.
• Diverse Funding Opportunities: CSR
  leaders gain access to a pool of capable, fund-ready grassroots NGOs,
  fostering meaningful partnerships.

Program Structure

• One Year Duration: The mentorship
  program spans one year, with regular guidance and support from the CSR
  leaders.
• Interactive Sessions: Practical,
  real-world applications, including case studies, hands-on projects, and
  interactive workshops.
• Progress Monitoring: Regular
  evaluations to ensure NGOs are on track to meet their objectives and
  enhance their capacity.

             
·   Shubhrajyoti Bhowmik,Partnerships Officer, UNICEF India

              
·   Priyanka Phalswal, CSR Manager, Microsoft India

     
·   Shreya Sudhir, CSR Head, SLB Global Technology

      
·   Rakesh Kumar Singh, CSR Lead, Signify Innovations India Limited (Erstwhile Philips Lighting)

       
·   Asim Khan, CSR Head, Cadence