{"id":2233,"date":"2025-10-20T18:28:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfunding.org\/?p=2233"},"modified":"2025-11-13T21:29:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:29:17","slug":"insights-funding-that-builds-stronger-organizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfunding.org\/es\/insights-funding-that-builds-stronger-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights | Funding that builds stronger organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"

TARA Child Protection and Empowerment runs a number of child protection and empowerment programs in New Delhi, India. In this Insight, TARA\u2019s Partnerships and Donor Care Lead Jahangir Alam<\/a> shares his thoughts on the type of support that has helped TARA grow and expand its reach over the years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: TARA has grown a lot since it began in 2008! What kind of funding has helped the organization to grow and become stronger?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: Since its inception in 2008, TARA has experienced significant growth, largely due to a combination of individual donations, unrestricted grants, capacity-building support, and strategic partnerships. For instance, Adobe granted USD 20,000, which is totally unrestricted and can be used for building the capacity of caretakers. This flexibility also allows us to invest in technology adoption, hiring staff, and other capacity-building initiatives. A valid FCRA <\/span>(the license required to receive foreign funds in India) <\/span><\/i>allows TARA to raise funds from abroad, which greatly helps us to navigate the competitive CSR route in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is important to you in a relationship with a funder?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: I think a strong relationship with funders is crucial for TARA as it ensures alignment of values, mutual trust, and shared goals. Such relationships facilitate open communication, collaborative problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of community needs, leading to more impactful interventions. This can be created with regular engagement with funders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What difference does having supportive funders make to you and your work?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: Supportive funders enable TARA to implement and scale its programs effectively. Their backing provides the necessary resources to reach more beneficiaries, enhance program quality, and sustain operations over time. For example, unrestricted grants have allowed TARA the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and seize emerging opportunities. Additionally, support from GoPhilanthropic Foundation and Alstom in the early days of the TARA Outreach Centre helped us build a new centre to reach more communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have had many positive experiences with CSR funders, but a couple of examples would be Alstom and Air Liquide. These partnerships have led to successful program implementations, increased community engagement, and enhanced organizational credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What would you like to see funders do more of\/ or less of?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: TARA would appreciate seeing funders do more of:<\/span><\/p>\n