Promoting effective and sustainable NGOs
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Who We Are

Some of the biggest challenges that social sector organisations, especially small and rural NGOs, face today are in organisational capacity, establishing trust and accountability with external stakeholders, sustainability and meeting donor expectations.

Dhwani Foundation works with NGOs, foundations, governments and other stakeholders to help them solve their key problems on multiple fronts.”

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Dhwani foundation portfolio
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Dhwani foundation portfolio
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Dhwani foundation portfolio
Dhwani foundation portfolio
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We provide capacity-building programmes, technology solutions, support services and strategic collaborations. We work to:

– Build your organizational capacity
– Help enhance visibility of your brand, strengthen your team’s marketing & fundraising
– Support outsourcing of support functions and processes
– Facilitate induction of independent board members
– Provide cloud-based MIS Software to manage projects data

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Our Impact

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News & Events

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Niranthara Batch - 3

Based on our success from Batch-2 and increasing demand from NGOs, we are launching NIRANTHARA Batch-3 in Tamil Nadu. Only 30 seats to fill! Enrol Now!

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Exposure visit to Aravind Eye Hospital

Dhwani Foundation has organised an exposure visit to Aravind Eye Hospital for leaders of its partner NGOs on 8th and 9th November 2019.

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Program Management Training

As part of the Niranthara Programme, Dhwani Foundation is organizing a 3-day training on programme management for NGO directors

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WORKSHOP
Design Thinking Workshop

Tarun Monga, a consultant from Genpact Social Impact Fellowship will be conducting a design thinking workshop for Niranthara partner NGOs on 19 September 2019.

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Our Partners

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DHWANI IN THEIR WORDS

“Dhwani Foundation is striving to make the Development
Sector more efficient and transparent. Their NIRANTHARA
programme has made a great impact on small and
medium sized NGOs.”

CA Jahir Mansuri, Senior Partner, KCJM & Associates

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DHWANI IN THEIR WORDS

"Through Dhwani Foundation, we became more aware of the
importance of policies, compliance and corporate
expectations. They have helped build our capacities in a
systematic manner and adapt better to sector level changes.”

Dr. Jose Manikkathan, Director - AIFO

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DHWANI IN THEIR WORDS

“I had the privilege of working with Mr. MJ Aravind
and the core team of Dhwani Foundation. Their ‘Nirathara’
programme has given us new hope towards building
sustainable organisations through collaboration and
mutual trust.”

VS Basavaraju, State Commissioner Disabilities - Karnataka

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DHWANI IN THEIR WORDS

"It has been a pleasure working with Dhwani Foundation
on their Niranthara programme. I feel, this thoughtfully
crafted initiative is much needed to enable smaller
NPOs to respond to the changes in legal requirements
and technology advancement."

Prof. Amit Prakash, IIITB

SCODWES Testimonial

DHWANI IN THEIR WORDS

"We are proud that today SCODWES has been empowered to face any challenge and work selflessly for our cause.
Through Niranthara Programme, In just 2 years, we are enriched with knowledge that we could not have gained in next 10 to 15 years.

We thank Dhwani from the bottom of our hearts and
acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude for everything you have provided.

Dr Venkatesh Naik, SCODWES, Sirsi

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Registrations Open for Niranthara Batch-2

Dhwani Foundation (DF) works towards building a vibrant and credible social sector through its various initiatives. One of them is our flagship capacity building programme for NGOs - NIRANTHARA. NGO partners from our first cohort are graduating with an overall 80% improvement in their process and systems. Click here to watch the NIRANTHARA story.

Based on our success from Batch-1 and increasing demand from NGOs, we are launching NIRANTHARA Batch-2 in Karnataka.

Why NIRATHARA?

Niranthara aims at enabling NGOs to make long-lasting impact on the communities that they serve, through helping them set a clear roadmap for enhancing both service quality and reach.

What is NIRANTHARA?

An 18-months immersive engagement programme, exclusively designed for grassroots NGOs to ensure the following outcomes:

• NGOs fulfil legal compliances and regulations of Government, Corporates, Donors and statutory bodies

• Increased oversight, strategic directions, external networks through enhanced governance system

• HR systems to ensure best talent intake, employee growth and retention

• Digitalisation and real time data through MIS for better decisions and reporting

• Enhance visibility, accountability and fundraising systems through digital media and marketing strategy

• • Leadership enabling through strategic plans, second-line leadership and networking

Only 30 seats to fill! Enrol Now!
Enrol as an NGO

Nominate an NGO (for funders)

Based upon your google form, we will contact you for further steps.

Download Programme Details : For English Click Here , For Kannada Click Here .

Exposure visit to Aravind Eye Hospital

Date:
Venue:
8-9 November 2019
Aravind Eye Hospital, Bangalore

Dhwani Foundation has organised an exposure visit to Aravind Eye Hospital for leaders of its partner NGOs on 8th and 9th November 2019. The visit aims to inspire and inform NGO leaders about the success stories and experiences of Aravind Eye Hospital, enabling them with new perspectives and knowledge to implement innovative strategies in their own areas of work.

Program Management Training

Date:
Venue:
16-18 September 2019
Bangalore

As part of the Niranthara Programme, Dhwani Foundation is organizing a 3-day training on programme management for NGO directors and senior programme personnel from 16 - 18 September 2019. 23 NGO partners will take part in this event, where they will learn the skills and knowledge required for optimal programme management.

Design Thinking Workshop

Date:
Venue:
19 September 2019
Bangalore

Tarun Monga, a consultant from Genpact Social Impact Fellowship will be conducting a design thinking workshop for Niranthara partner NGOs on 19 September 2019. A series of design thinking activities will help enhance the growth scope of the Niranthara programme by exploring the potential factors that can magnify our community connect.