NGOs: Formation and Resource Mobilization

Contents: Acronyms. 1. NGOs: an overview. 2. NGO formation: procedure and practices. 3. Fund-raising in developing countries: basic guidelines. 4. NGOs and conflict resolution. 5. NGOs and financing dilemma. 6. NGO perspectives on the global fund: a report. 7. NGO participation in national AIDS control program: basic guidelines. 8. Starting nonprofit organization in US and relevant issues. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"As of now, NGOs have become major players in the field of international development. Since the mid-1970s, the NGO sector in both developed and developing countries has experienced exponential growth.

Keeping in view the importance of NGOs as partners/participants in delivering various developmental/relief services to the needy all over the world, it is important to gather basic information regarding NGO formation and resource mobilization, in special reference to our country--India. Though instances from other countries may be beneficial to NGO\'s as international players.

The text of major rules and regulations to be followed is reproduced for ready reference. An exhaustive bibliography and list of acronyms and glossary are added features of the book."