Many NGOs working at the grassroots level deliver strong on-ground impact in areas like health, education, environment, and livelihoods. However, despite genuine intent and measurable outcomes, accessing CSR funds continues to be a challenge for many credible organizations.
Some recurring issues I’ve observed:
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Limited visibility of NGOs beyond existing CSR partner networks
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Misalignment between corporate CSR priorities and real community needs
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Complex documentation and compliance processes that small NGOs struggle with
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One-time funding support without long-term engagement or capacity building
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Challenges in communicating impact in formats expected by corporates
At the same time, corporates are under increasing pressure to ensure:
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Compliance with CSR regulations
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Transparent utilization of funds
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Measurable and reportable social impact
This raises an important question:
How can corporates and NGOs move beyond transactional funding models to build trust-based, outcome-driven partnerships?
I would love to hear from:
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CSR leaders on what they look for in NGO partners
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NGOs on what support (beyond funding) has truly helped them scale impact
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Intermediaries or ecosystem players who have seen successful collaboration models
Looking forward to a meaningful discussion on enabling CSR partnerships that work for both compliance and community impact.