This is the project summary about the U.S. State Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund which I won in 2012. The project was about capacity development of environmental NGOs across India. The project team included 10 Fulbright fellows, together they trained 153 professionals from 92 NGOs across the country. The project concluded in 2012.

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

4. •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.

5. 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

7. • 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

13. 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 challenges
12.00 noon Worksheet on SWOT and PEST Analysis of Organization
12.30 p.m. Discussion on SWOT and PEST
1.00 p.m. Lunch
Module 2: Leadership
1.30 -3.30 p.m. Leadership Shadow Exercise, Leader Vs Manager, Situational Leadership,
Leadership styles
Module 3: Team Building
3.30 p.m -5.30
p.m.
Team Building Dynamics
Critical Elements of a team
Gaining respect and building Trust and Confidence
6.00 p.m. Conclusion and end of the day

14. Day 2
9.00 a.m. Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2
Module 4: Essentials of Grant Writing
9.30 a.m. Discussion on challenges of grant writing
10.00 a.m. Quiz on Grant Writing
10.45 a.m.. Group Activity on Analysis of Sample Proposals
11.15 a.m. Group Discussion on Sample Proposals
11.45 a.m. Group Activity: Develop grant template for respective organizations
12.15 p.m. Group Presentation on project templates
1.00 p.m. Lunch break
Module 5: Public Relations and Networking
1.30 p.m. Experience sharing on Public Relations
2.00 p.m. Presentation on Public Relations for NGOs
3.00 p.m. Media Persons Panel talk
4.00 p.m. Tea break and group discussion with panel
4.30 p.m. Worksheet on Networking map
5.00 p.m. Group Activity: Develop your PR and networking strategy
5.30 Group Presentations
Module 6: Managing Projects
6.00 p.m. Brainstorming on challenges for Project Management
6.30 p.m. Overview on best practices of project management
7. 00 p.m. Demonstration of Project Management Tools
7.30 p.m. Wrap up for the day

15. 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

16.  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

17. MODULES ASSIGNMENTS
Know 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

18. MODULES ASSIGNMENTS
Leadership Leadership Practices Inventory-Observer Survey
Designing of Staff Training Workshop
Team Management Team effectiveness Survey
Team Buidling Exercises
Volunteer 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 Workshop
Team Management Team effectiveness Survey
Team Building Exercises

19. MODULES ASSIGNMENTS
Fund-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

20.  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.

21.  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.


22. 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.

23. 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.

24.  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.

25.  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

26.  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.

27. ACKNOWLDEGEMENTS
U.S. STATE ALUMNI INNOVATION ENAGEMENT FUND
PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT PARTNERS
BNHS