Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy
Vision: To build a Strong, Empowered and Vibrant Philanthropic Sector in India.
Mission: To strengthen and widen the circle of philanthropy and create an enabling environment for the growth and development of philanthropy within and for India, through professional services, capacity building, research, data and information.
Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy
Mulla House, 4th Floor
51, M G Road, Flora Fountain
Mumbai 400 001
Tel: (022) 22846534
E-mail:
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Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy
The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (est.1986) is a resource Centre specializing in areas of not-for-profit law, taxation, financial management, resource mobilization and Human Resource Development.
Its main programs and services include:
i)consultancy services to a wide range of non-profit organizations in areas of registration, tax exemptions, finance, management, etc.;
ii)publications which include a bi-monthly journal called ‘Philanthropy’ and a range of resource books;
iii)seminars, workshops and training programs;
iv)research and dissemination of useful data and information on philanthropy;
v)periodic representations to government on behalf of the philanthropic sector.
In 1991, the Centre, under the late Shri. H.T.Parekh’s leadership, launched the Bombay Community Public Trust which is today an independent and professionally managed trust that mobilizes local resources for local needs.
The Centre has membership strength of more than 400, comprising a fairly representative cross- section of corporate bodies, grant-making foundations, NGOs and professionals involved in the field of philanthropy.
Membership Categories
1)Patron: Any individual or institution may become a member by paying a one-time membership fee of Rs. 50,000/-
2)Institutional: Any institution, including company, association, trust, society, etc., may enroll under this category by paying a one-time fee of Rs. 10,000/-
3)Associate: Any individual or institution may enroll under this category by paying a one-time entrance fee of Rs. 1,000/-, together with an annual fee of Rs. 1,000/ (In other words, at the time of joining, one pays Rs. 2,000/- and thereafter Rs.1,000/- annually)
4)Subscription for receiving Newsletter: Rs. 500/- per annum.
Board of Directors
Mr. R.M. Lala (Chairman)Author and former Director Sir Dorab Tata Trust
Mr. R.R. Chari Commissioner of Income tax (retied)
Mr. D. M. Forbes Chairman – Forbes Marshall Group
Mr. Arvind Deshpande Social activist
Dr. Harsha ParekhManaging Trustee – Bombay Community Public Trust
Mrs. Rati F. ForbesDirector, Forbes Marshall Group
Sarosh Ghandy Metallurgist (Retired Executive Director - TELCO)
Mr. Noshir H. DadrawalaChief Executive
Resource Books for Voluntary Organizations
The Art of Successful Fund Raising
Almost every voluntary organization requires funds to initiate or support new programs and projects or to boost the growth and development of existing programs. For many organizations fundraising is a journey in unmapped territory. ‘The Art of Successful Fundraising’ authored by Noshir H. Dadrawala provides a veritable roadmap for understanding the voluntary sector in India and effectively mobilizing resources. It starts with helping fundraisers get over the fear of asking and goes on to systematically detail the various methods and sources of funding. It also emphasizes the importance of good communications and marketing the cause and effectively deals with issues like mobilizing and sustaining volunteers and developing partnerships.
Topics in this book like program planning, writing a good proposal, evaluation, guidelines for grants, factors that influence donors and how projects can be improved as also the list of key Indian and foreign funding organizations, offer considerable practical value. The author almost captures the essence of the book in the 101 useful tips and adds a dash of humour with a chapter on the lighter side of fundraising.
The Art of Successful Fundraising is a valuable resource book for every voluntary organization, which is interested in empowering itself with the tools and techniques of fundraising.
Price: Rs 300/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra)
Diaspora Indians – On the Philanthropy Fast-Track
There are 20 million Indians living outside of India. “Diaspora Indians – On the Philanthropy Fast-Track” authored by Priya Viswanath is an informative and well-researched book exposing the reader to Indians settled in different parts of the world and their initiatives in philanthropy. It traces the efforts of a fraction of the Indian Diaspora in the Far East, Middle East, United Kingdom and the United States to ‘reconnect’ with their home country and be participants in the social development agenda.
While the profiles in giving, in the four geographical regions that have been mapped, are inspiring and engaging, readers may find the profiles of Diaspora fund-raising organizations: charities, intermediaries and foundations, of considerable practical value. There are also links to interesting web-sites.
Price: Rs. 250/- (postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra)
Guide to the Accounting Function for Voluntary Organizations in India
Keeping proper accounts is not only a statutory requirement under the various laws affecting voluntary organizations but also a requisite for enhancing credibility in the eyes of all stakeholders. This resource book will help voluntary organizations in India understand the accounting function. There is also a useful section on accounting standards.
The book is authored by Freddy R Daruwala (chartered accountant) and Sharukh N Tara (cost accountant).
Price: Rs. 100/- (postage and handling Rs. 50/- extra)
Good Governance & Effective Boards for Voluntary/Non-profit Organizations:
This resource book is an Indian adaptation of the internationally popular ‘BoardSource Governance Series’.The purpose of this book is to clarify and distinguish the responsibilities of the board as a collective entity and those of individual board members. There is growing acceptance of the notion that effective governance determines organizational effectiveness. The first step to effective board service is to reduce the many ambiguities that inevitably accompany it.
This book essentially deals with some of the fundamental roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and discusses leadership roles in nonprofit governance as also structures and practices of nonprofit boards. One can also find useful information on values-based mission as also planning and evaluation. It is an indispensable resource for boards interested in graduating from ‘managing’ their organizations to ‘governing’ them.
The governance of voluntary/non-profit organizations becomes increasingly important as organizations grow and develop. Although most organizations have Governing Boards, motivating and channeling them wisely is often a challenge. As the non-profit establishes it-self and diversifies it operations and programs, the work of the Board takes on new meaning. An engaged and deliberate board can make the difference between an organization that is merely surviving from day to day and one that approaches the future with vision and determination. With the rapid growth and development of the non-profit sector in India the publication of this book is both timely and necessary.
Price Rs. 350/- (Postage and handling Rs. 80/- extra)
Merchants of Philanthropy – Profiles in Good Corporate Citizenship
‘Merchants of Philanthropy – Profiles in Good Corporate Citizenship’ written by Noshir H. Dadrawala is a unique publication, which looks at business and business leaders, not from the point of view of profits and the bottom-line, but as agents of social change.
In the first section of the book, the author provides the backdrop, outlining the various social and developmental challenges facing the country and why doing good makes business sense.
The second section profiles the CSR programmes of various medium and large companies and the vision and motivating factors that drive Indian business leaders like Anand Mahindra, Azim Premji, Darius Forbes, Deepak Parekh, Jamshyd Godrej, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and others to integrate CSR as a part of their business strategy.
The book celebrates ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and the ‘joy of corporate giving’. It is also an attempt to connect people and create consciousness about the potential of corporate philanthropy and promote organizational capacity.
Price: Rs. 150/- (postage and handling Rs.50/- extra)
Frequently Asked Questions - (Bombay Public Trusts Act – Income Tax – FCRA)
This book has been written by Mr. Noshir H. Dadrawala keeping the layperson in mind. However, professionals would also find it to be of value. Devoid of legal jargon and written with clarity and depth, this book should be on the bookshelf of every NGO/NPO seeking ready answers to common questions pertaining to the Bombay Public Trusts Act, Income Tax Act and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
Price: Rs. 50/- (postage and handling Rs.20/- extra)
Philanthropy Journal
The Centre’s bi-monthly journal, ‘Philanthropy’, is widely circulated not only among those directly connected with grant-making foundations and voluntary organizations, but also those in the corporate sector and professionals like chartered accountants and lawyers.
This 20 years old journal continues to be unique from the point of view of approach, style and content. We don’t just give facts and figures. We also analyze and comment. We try to humanize and simplify philanthropy.
The journal is produced in terms of people who give the sector its direction. And we firmly believe that good management and proper understanding of legalities involved is the key to success in the philanthropic sector. Issue after issue, we cover various income-tax sections, comment on issues, news, views and, although researched in depth, they’re economically written; in plain language that everyone can understand.
Annual Subscription: Rs.500/-
To order any one or more of these publications please send a cheque payable at par in Mumbai or a draft favouring “Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy” together with a simple letter specifying the title of the book/s you are interested in purchasing.
All these book are available at:
Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy, Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51, M G Road, Flora Fountain, Mumbai 400 001
Tel: (022) 22846534
E-mail:
Web:
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