Some recurring issues I’ve observed:

• Limited visibility of NGOs beyond existing CSR partner networks

• Misalignment between corporate CSR priorities and real community needs

• Complex documentation and compliance processes that small NGOs struggle with

• One-time funding support without long-term engagement or capacity building

• Challenges in communicating impact in formats expected by corporates

At the same time, corporates are under increasing pressure to ensure:

• Compliance with CSR regulations

• Transparent utilization of funds

• 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:

• CSR leaders on what they look for in NGO partners

• NGOs on what support (beyond funding) has truly helped them scale impact

• 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.