Many people quit their jobs and move into social work! If you are one of them, you should know that starting an organization, like an NGO in India is not an easy job. But if you really want to, here's the help.
An NGO is an organization that usually promotes a particular problem or aims for the welfare of a particular population. Because they are not profit-oriented, their goals and means of operation are sometimes ambiguous with those of for-profit companies. To achieve its goals, NGOs need to follow the right approach from the concept stage. Apart from that, there are regulations made by the Indian government. Here are step-by-step instructions for starting an NGO in India.
To start an NGO, you need the will to serve from a certain point of view.
Step
Step 1. Find out the problem your NGO wants to target, define the mission and vision
Step 2. Before registering an organization, you need to have a business entity that will be responsible for all company activities and decisions
This business entity will be involved in all matters concerning strategic decisions, including strategic planning, financial management, resources and networks.
Step 3. Every NGO in India needs to legally document the MoU which includes the name and address of the NGO, mission and objectives, business entity details, resources and staff information, regulations, procedures and administrative laws
Step 4. In India, you can register under these rules:
- Indian Trusts Act: Charity unions are not legally required to register, unless the union is willing to collect taxes or is subject to a province under the Public Trusts Act, such as Maharashtra.
- Societies Registration Act: An association may be formed of 7 or more persons. This formation is more complicated than a union, but more flexible in terms of regulation.
- Companies Act: Associations formed to promote the arts, sciences, commerce, religion, or charity may be registered as companies but members are not paid dividends. All profits will be used to advance the company.
Step 5. Raise money through internal sources (such as membership fees, sales, registration fees) or assistance from government, private organizations and foreign sources
Incoming from foreign money is regulated by the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 1976. Many NGOs can escape their tax obligations, be sure to check.
Step 6. In addition to meeting the above requirements, you need to build professional networks with other NGOs, government agencies, media, and the corporate sector
Like other organizations, NGOs are usually supported by strong networks with partners.
