MANAGEMENT
OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATIONS
“MANAGEMENT OF PHILANTHROPIC
OFGANISATIONS” is the fourth publication in a series of popular
and well-received books published by the Centre for Advancement
of Philanthropy, the earlier ones being ‘Hand Book on Administration
of Trusts’, The Art of Fund Raising’ and ’Investment Opportunities
for Charitable Organisations’.
‘Management Of Philanthropic
Organisations’ covers the historical development of philanthropy,
provides vital data and statistics, covers almost all the important
statutes and legislations affecting philanthropic bodies (like
the Mumbai Public Trusts Act, The Income Tax Act, the Foreign
Contribution (Regulation) Act) and introduces, perhaps for
the first time in the field of philanthropy, the concepts of “leadership”
and “effective management”. A number of important forms/proformas
required for application or other procedural requirement with
the Government authorities are provided in the appendix.
Recognising the fact that
not every trustee happens to be a lawyer or accountant, this well-researched
and comprehensive work has been developed and designed to de-mystify
the laws governing charities and guide trustees, social activists
and professionals to some of the main considerations involved
in the set-up and management of philanthropic organisations.
The late Mr. Nani A Palkhivala,
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, who has written the Foreword
to this book states, “With the maddening instability of our laws
which govern every walk of life, this very useful, informative
and easily readable publication by the Centre, encapsulates in
one place and discusses threadbare the numerous acts, sections,
and countless formalities which have to be followed by any individual
who would like to be involved in the worthy concept of philanthropy.
This handy reference will provide a welcome companion to the professionals
and the laymen alike. I have no doubt that ‘Management of
Philanthropic Organisations’ will enjoy the wide circulation which
it deserves”.
PROFILE 500
PROFILE 500,is a directory of 500-odd voluntary organizations
in India, stands. The directory -- an updated version of an earlier
directory, PROFILE 300 -- has been researched and compiled by
Bangalore-based MCAS (Murray Culshaw Advisory Services), and published
by the Center for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP), Mumbai.
PROFILE 500
presents comprehensive profiles, including contact details, of
selected Indian voluntary organizations working on a wide range
of social and development programmes.
The main
categories featured include:
“The directory
is an invaluable resource for staff in voluntary organizations,
corporates, media-persons and students alike,” says Murray Culshaw,
director of MCAS and well-known fundraising consultant. “Whether
you are a student seeking general information about the sector;
or a company looking for a cause to support; or a journalist wanting
to contact and find out more about a particular organisation –
PROFILE 500 is the ideal place to look.”
“Above all,
PROFILE 500 will help bring India’s vibrant voluntary sector and
its work closer to people,” he adds.
The directory
was made possible through the support of Ford Foundation.
The directory, priced at Rs 425, is available from MCAS in Bangalore
and CAP in Mumbai.
