CSO Partners Sets a Networking Platform for NGOs across the world to connect with each other

- Inter-connectivity between NGOs across regions and domains, shall enable timely and effective implementation of aid programmes as exchange of resources and ideas shall be immediate

CSO Partners (Civil Society Organization Partners), a non profit organization, has launched a unique and interactive networking portal – www.ngomarketplace.com aimed at the Indian Social Sector. An open platform it will enable NGOs to network with other NGOs, corporates, individuals, specialist organizations, etc. and work in a collaborative manner. CSO Partners (www.csopartners.org.in) is a non-profit organization with a mission to create positive social change by strengthening civil society organizations and fostering active collaborations with diverse social contributors - corporate groups, governments, and individuals.

Ngomarketplace.com enables NGOs to reach out to a wide set of NGOs, corporate players, donors, policy makers, research organizations, service providers and the public. Most Indian NGOs do not have a website or a web presence, this platform in addition to providing them with a profile page and a micro site also offers a range of features such as chat, NGO rating, library, offers and appeals, request for proposals, etc that help users network and collaborate with each.

Says Mr. Soumitra Ghosh, Founder-CEO, CSO Partners, “Through Ngomarketplace.com, NGOs will be able to spread awareness of the work they have undertaken, widen the followers to their social cause and mobilize both financial and non-financial resources. It is interactive, accessible; synergistic with a clear focus on finding solutions and form lasting partnerships”.

On www.ngomarketplace.com, an NGO can have an online presence through the profile page or a micro site, display products produced by them, source human resources (volunteers and staff), access and share good practices, create and publicize their appeal, access a calendar of events, voice their opinions and views, interact with corporate, individuals and other NGOs through chat and access free or nominally priced software.

Adds Mr. Ghosh, “Not only for NGOs but for Corporates & Individuals too, NGO Marketplace has a lot to offer. It is envisaged to serve as a nodal point for corporates, individuals and civil society organizations to come together for a cause, any cause!
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A Corporate can Identify NGOs for implementing programmes and employee engagement, source NGO products, source human resources for their CSR work or corporate foundation, call for partnership with NGOs by posting requests for proposals, rate NGOs based on your experience and view others ratings as well, be updated on campaigns being undertaken by NGOs, create and manage a profile for CSR programme and understand area-specific social issues, community needs and programmes. NGOMarketplace.com also makes it possible for an individual to set up a profile detailing preferences, identify the right volunteering opportunities, reach-out to like-minded persons, share their experience with NGOs and rate them, support NGOs by offering materials or services, be updated on campaigns being undertaken by NGOs, search for right employment opportunities and access research papers, case studies, good practices, etc.

CSO Partners is a non-profit organization that is committed to mobilizing contributions -both human and financial - and providing appropriate support services for civil society organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organizations in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners network to facilitate the contributors’ engagement in social initiatives through programs ranging from strategic CSR or sustainability program, donor service‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications etc.

Source : Equity Bulls

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