Arohanam

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About Arohanam

Arohanam is a one-year flagship capacity-building programme of Prakarsha Academy, aimed at strengthening the competencies of individuals working in social development organizations. The programme enhances participants’ ability to design, implement, and sustain impactful social initiatives, enabling them to serve society with greater efficiency, clarity, and accountability.

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Key Focus Areas

Legal and Compliance
Fundraising
Strategic Project Management
Social Media Communication

Programme Objectives

The key objectives of the Arohanam Programme are:

To build a strong conceptual and practical understanding of project planning and management in the social sector.
To enhance fundraising capabilities through donor-centric thinking and effective communication of impact.
To enable participants to leverage social media as a strategic tool for purposeful nonprofit communication.
To strengthen awareness and compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial governance requirements.
To support participants in applying learnings through structured assignments and mentoring.

Legal and Compliance

Establish strong legal and financial systems to enhance organizational credibility and donor confidence
Improve awareness and adherence to NGO-specific legal and compliance requirements
Strengthen documentation and record-keeping practices to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance

Fundraising

Equip NGO employees with the knowledge and skills to raise funds effectively
Create effective project proposals
Define fund raising strategies
Build sustainable donor relationships, and secure financial support for NGO programs.

Strategic Project Management

Enable employees to effectively manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they deliver high-impact outcomes on time, within scope, and on budget.
Enable them to define and monitor the outcome and impact measures for their projects.

Social Media Communication

Enhance the ability of NGO staff to communicate effectively with all the stakeholders.
Improve the overall visibility of the organizations and their programs.

Key components

Mentorship and Coaching

Provide personalized guidance to help participants address challenges and implement effective action plans.

Networking and Collaboration

Facilitate knowledge exchange, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives among NGOs.

Field Exposure Visits

Organize field visits to enable learning from best practices adopted by other organizations.

Supplementary Workshops

Conduct online workshops on relevant topics to bridge skill gaps and strengthen implementation capabilities.

Leadership Engagement

Engage with leadership teams to share progress, seek support for participants, and strengthen organizational alignment.
Conduct leadership conclaves to offer insights and ideas for organizational development.