MANAGEMENT CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs There are 3.

3 million NGOs in India of which 2342 are environmental NGOs (eNGOs). As eNGOs work with wildlife and environment, most of the times it becomes difficult for them to provide a human face for their work which does not appeal the donors, leading to paucity of funds. Moreover in this sector, eNGOs are least funded as their work is not directly related to human beings. Therefore these organizations constantly grapple with sustainability issues The financial instability spirals down to mismanagement in the organization. If the mid-level employees of an eNGOs are equipped with skills related to fund raising, grant writing, project management, team management, volunteer management, networking and PR, marketing management, leadership styles, developing business plans and Strategic Planning, the eNGOs can aim to become sustainable and grow progressively. These skills are however not easily available for eNGOs. Therefore there is need to develop master trainers among the eNGOs who will conduct these management trainings on regular basis within as well as outside their organizations. With this aim the Fulbright Alumni from Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Imphal have conceptualized a unique programme that will cater to these issues. The programme is funded by U.S. Government through Fulbright Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund and hosted by BNHS. The year long programme intends to train 250 employees from 125 eNGOs across the country. The programme includes three-day management workshops followed mentoring phase and concluding with a two-day follow up workshop. All participating eNGOs will be enrolled on a network that will provide continued technical support to the participants by the regional Fulbright Alumni. The workshop is jointly offered by BNHS and Serenity Library. We have successfully conducted workshops in Mumbai, Imphal, Bangalore,New Delhi, Kottayam, Pune and our next forthcoming workshops will be held in Ahmedabad in collaboration with our local partner- Serenity Library. The details of the workshop are given below: Title: Workshop on Management Tools for eNGOs- Ahmedabad Venue: Serenity Library, Koteshwar Gaum, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Dates: 24- 26 January 2013 Time: Everyday 9.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m. Workshop Modules: Three days covering 9 modules on Know your organization, fund raising, grant writing, project management, team management, volunteer management, networking and PR, marketing management, leadership styles. Workshop Format: AV shows, Brainstorming, Hands on Activity for individuals/groups and home assignments Resource Persons: Dr. V.Shubhalaxmi, Programme Co-ordinator/Trainer, Mr. Isaac Kehimkar, Regional Co-ordinator/Trainer Eligibility criteria: The programme is open only to employees of eNGOs from Gujarat. Any eNGO with good track record can apply. The head of eNGO can nominate any two mid-level employees (preferably one female) who can be trained into management master trainers for the organization. Application: All participants need to fill in a common application form for each organization. The completed application need to be sent to engosindia@gmail.com. For queries please contact Mr. Kaustubh Bhagat at BNHS on 9594929107 or Mr. Haseeb Shaikh at Serenity Library at 9879146350 or write him at haseebsiddique@hotmail.com. Last date for application: 15 January 2013. Workshop fee: The enrolment for the programme is FREE however a nominal fee of Rs.500/- is charged towards food/refreshments and study materials. The payment is only required on confirmation of participation. Lodging/Boarding/Local Travel: The participants need to make their own arrangements.

Workshop on Management Tools for Environmental Nonprofits Programme

Day & Time Day 1 8.30 a.m. 9.00 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 9.35 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 12.00 noon 12.30 p.m. 1.00 p.m. 1.30 -3.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m -5.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Day 2 9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 10.45 a.m.. 11.15 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 1.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. 3.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.00 p.m. 5.30 Programme Registration Introduction to AEIF Project Inauguration of the Workshop by Chief Guest How to use Workshop Manual? Ice breakers and self introduction (tea will be served) Module 1: Understanding Yourself and Your Organization Brainstorming on challenges for NGOs (Internal & External) Discussion on resolving challenges Worksheet on SWOT and PEST Analysis of Organization Discussion on SWOT and PEST Lunch Module 2: Leadership Leadership Shadow Exercise, Leader Vs Manager, Situational Leadership, Leadership styles Module 3: Team Building Team Building Dynamics Critical Elements of a team Gaining respect and building Trust and Confidence Conclusion and end of the day Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2 Module 4: Essentials of Grant Writing Discussion on challenges of grant writing Quiz on Grant Writing Group Activity on Analysis of Sample Proposals Group Discussion on Sample Proposals Group Activity: Develop grant template for respective organizations Group Presentation on project templates Lunch break Module 5: Public Relations and Networking Experience sharing on Public Relations Presentation on Public Relations for NGOs Media Persons Panel talk Tea break and group discussion with panel Worksheet on Networking map Group Activity: Develop your PR and networking strategy Group Presentations

6.00 p.m. 6.30 p.m. 7. 00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Day 3 9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 12.30 p.m. 1.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m 4.30 p.m. 5.00 p.m. 5.30 p.m.

Module 6: Managing Projects Brainstorming on challenges for Project Management Overview on best practices of project management Demonstration of Project Management Tools Wrap up for the day Recap and Introduction to the day Module 7: Marketing of Products and Services Brainstorming on Challenges of Marketing Listing of products/services, Understanding Revenue Generation Model Development of Marketing Plan Group Presentation Module 8: Volunteer Force Development Experience sharing on Volunteers Essentials of Volunteer Programme Lunch Module 9: Art of Fundraising Brainstorming on fund raising challenges Presentation on Art of Fund Raising Design Fundraising Calendar for respective organizations Group presentation on fundraising calendar Match-Making of Resources for Networking Follow up Action Plan (Mentoring Phase) Feedback and Wrap Up

Things to Carry: Participants are expected to carry following items which they will be using during the workshop, except notepad and pen rest are optional: Notepad and pen Organizational promotional materials (if any) Old grant proposal (successful as well as unsuccessful) Annual report List of products/publications/services List of competitors Pricing strategy (if applicable) Mission statement

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