How CSR Teams Evaluate NGO Proposals — Inside the Due Diligence Process | Patvaar
When I started building PATVAAR, I spent months talking to CSR managers, foundation heads, and corporate givin...
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Compliance — Featured
How to Register an NGO in India — Trust, Society or Section 8 Company (2026 Guide)
A complete, practical guide to registering an NGO in India as a Trust, Society or Section 8 Company - documents, process, timelines, costs and common mistakes that cause delays.
Sandeep Kumar · 24 Jul 2026 · 16 min read
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Policy
Compliance
NGO Annual Report Guide — What to Include and How to Write It (2026)
The NGO annual report is also one of the four or five documents that determine whether a CSR team funds you.
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Methodology
Impact Measurement for NGOs — How to Report Outcomes to CSR Teams (2026 Guide)
This guide explains what impact measurement actually means, why CSR teams now demand it at a level that most N...
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Methodology
What Is the PATVAAR Trust Score? The 5-Pillar NGO Credibility Score Explained (2026)
The PATVAAR Trust Score is India's first standardised, document-verified credibility score for NGOs. It is a s...
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Insights
How to Write a CSR Proposal That Gets Funded — A Practical Guide for NGOs (2026)
A good CSR proposal is not a grant application in the traditional sense. It is a business case. The company gi...
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Compliance
FCRA Registration for NGOs India 2026 — Complete Guide Including 2020 Amendments
This guide covers everything: eligibility, the application process, what qualifies as a foreign contribution,...
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Insights
Top CSR Sectors in India 2026 — Where the Money Is Going
If you are an NGO deciding where to position your programmes, or a CSR manager planning your FY2026-27 spend,...
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Policy
Section 8 Company vs Trust vs Society — Which is Best for Your NGO in India (2026)
Section 8 Company, Public Trust, or Registered Society — a complete comparison covering formation, governance,...
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Due Diligence
NGO Due Diligence Checklist for CSR Teams — What to Verify Before Funding
A comprehensive, document-based due diligence framework for CSR managers evaluating NGO partners. Covers legal...
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Funding
How to Get CSR Funding for Your NGO in India — The Complete 2026 Guide
Every year, Indian companies must spend thousands of crores on CSR. Yet credible NGOs rarely see that money. T...
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Policy
12A and 80G Registration for NGOs: 2026 Guide
Complete guide to 12A and 80G registration for NGOs in India. Validity, renewal deadlines, step-by-step proces...
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