Inside CSR: Trends, Priorities, and What NGOs Need to Know

Do you find it difficult to understand what CSR funders are currently prioritising?

Do you struggle to position your organisation in a way that aligns with donor expectations?

Do you wonder what funders really look for before investing in an NGO?

Are you trying to strengthen your fundraising strategy in a rapidly changing CSR landscape?

As the CSR ecosystem evolves, NGOs are expected to demonstrate stronger impact, clearer alignment with funder priorities, and greater organisational readiness. Understanding how CSR leaders evaluate partnerships and make funding decisions has become increasingly important for organisations looking to build sustainable donor relationships.

This session will help NGOs decode the current CSR landscape and better understand the funder’s lens while making investments. With a special focus on the disability sector, the discussion will explore emerging trends, shifting priorities, and practical insights that can help organisations strengthen their fundraising and positioning strategies.

Key Takeaways

• Understand current CSR trends: Learn about key shifts and emerging priorities shaping the CSR ecosystem.

• Decode the funder’s lens: Gain insights into what CSR funders look for while evaluating NGOs and programmes.

• Strengthen your fundraising strategy: Align your approach with evolving donor expectations and investment priorities.

• Position your organisation effectively: Understand how to communicate your work in a way that resonates with funders.

• Learn from sector experience: Gain practical insights from a CSR leader working closely with the disability sector.
  

Who Should Attend

NGO leaders, fundraising teams, and nonprofit professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of the CSR ecosystem and build more effective fundraising strategies, especially organisations working in the disability sector.

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Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources you can go through if you would like to learn more about the topic.

1. Future of CSR in India: Trends,Shifts and Implications for NGOs

2. Navigating the Shift: Building Strategic Nonprofits in a changing CSR Landscape