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anyone else spend more time collecting documents for a proposal than writing the actual proposal
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July 14, 2026
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funder wants monthly reports on a 6 lakh grant. is it reasonable to push back and how
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July 14, 2026
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Is it lazy to reuse the same proposal core across funders, or is everybody quietly doing it
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July 14, 2026
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Template dump: the proposal budget structure we use, and the three lines almost everyone forgets
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July 14, 2026
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Funder is asking for a 'theory of change' and I genuinely do not know if that is different from our logframe or if they are testing me
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July 14, 2026
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how far in advance do you start planning your year-end appeal
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23
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July 14, 2026
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Peer-to-peer fundraising (birthday campaigns, runs). Does it work here or is it imported optimism?
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July 14, 2026
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Has anyone made earned income (training, consulting, product sales) actually work without it eating the mission?
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July 14, 2026
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Is the annual gala actually worth it or is it a money-loser we all pretend is fundraising?
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July 14, 2026
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Genuine question, not a vent: is CSR money actually worth the compliance and reporting burden for a small org?
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July 14, 2026
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Does anyone have a warm contact at a Bengaluru-based tech company's CSR team? Education, will DM. Not asking for anyone's email publicly.
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July 14, 2026
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CSR-1 filing: we are told we cannot receive any CSR funds without it. Is that right, and how long does it take?
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July 14, 2026
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Emailed about 80 CSR contacts, got 5 replies. Is that normal or are we doing something wrong? Rural livelihoods org, first proper CSR push.
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July 14, 2026
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Do foundations that say 'we do not accept unsolicited proposals' ever actually open up, or is it a permanently closed door
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July 13, 2026
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How detailed should a first-time proposal budget be. one funder wanted every pen itemised, the next said ours was too granular
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July 13, 2026
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Rejected again. Fourth one this year. And then I found out the org that won it is smaller than us and has a weaker programme. How do I not be bitter about this
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July 13, 2026
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FCRA + SBI New Delhi Main Branch: the actual step by step, because I have now watched four orgs get this wrong
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July 13, 2026
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How do you all cope with the class weirdness of asking very rich people for money while your own staff are underpaid
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July 13, 2026
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Donor said yes verbally, then went completely silent for seven weeks. do i chase or do i let it go
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July 13, 2026
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A donor has offered us a very large gift. His business is in an industry that is directly connected to the harm our beneficiaries live with. Board is split down the middle. I do not know what I think
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July 13, 2026
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Does anyone here have a contact at a family foundation that funds early childhood work in Maharashtra? Happy to take it to DM
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July 13, 2026
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First meeting with a wealthy individual donor next week. How much do I research him beforehand without it getting creepy?
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July 13, 2026
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Anyone actually raised meaningful money through UPI QR codes at physical events, or is it a gimmick
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July 13, 2026
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Quick one, do we need to give a receipt for every small donation or only above a limit?
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5
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July 13, 2026
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Daan Utsav / Joy of Giving Week planning, is anyone doing this year or has it lost steam?
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July 13, 2026
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Post-mortem: we spent about ₹40,000 on our first crowdfunding campaign and raised ₹12,400. Here is exactly what went wrong, so you do not repeat it
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July 13, 2026
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Our monthly donors keep dropping off around month 4-5. Is that normal or are we doing something wrong? Small edu org, about 120 monthly donors
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July 13, 2026
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Do fundraising certifications (CFRE and similar) actually get you hired in India, or is it a Western thing?
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July 13, 2026
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We are hiring a part-time grant writer, Bangalore preferred but remote fine. Where should I post this?
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July 13, 2026
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I almost quit today. Solo fundraiser, board wants numbers, two funders went quiet, and I have not taken leave since Diwali. Not really asking for advice
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July 13, 2026
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