NGO & development consulting.
A decade of fieldwork with NIRDPR, Paani Foundation, YASHADA and the Gandhi Fellowship — now helping NGOs and CSR teams design, deliver and demonstrate impact.
Overview
Impact begins in the village.
Suraj Shinde’s career began in development work, long before election war rooms.
As a National Trainer with NIRDPR he trained Gram Panchayat members on women’s empowerment, market strategies and government schemes. With Paani Foundation he worked on water conservation with Adivasi communities in Nandurbar; with YASHADA as a Master Trainer; and as a Gandhi Fellow on organisation development in Bihar’s health system.
Through Official NGO he leads digital-enablement initiatives that help NGOs and social-sector organisations build an online presence and use technology well.
What’s included
Scope of work.
NGO consultancy
Strategy, structure, governance processes and growth planning for NGOs and trusts.
CSR project development
CSR project concepts, proposals, partner identification and implementation plans.
Programme design
Problem analysis, theory of change and implementation plans.
Baseline & impact surveys
Field surveys that measure need and demonstrate results to funders.
Capacity building & training
Training for Gram Panchayats, SHGs, volunteers and staff.
Government scheme convergence
Linking programmes with relevant government schemes and departments.
Digital enablement
Websites, social media and digital tools for NGOs.
How it works
Four steps, one plan.
- Need assessmentStep 1
- Programme designStep 2
- DeliveryStep 3
- Impact reportStep 4
Why Suraj Shinde
Proof, not promises.
- National Trainer, NIRDPR (National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj).
- Water conservation with Adivasi communities in Nandurbar (Paani Foundation).
- Gandhi Fellow — organisation development in the Bihar health system.
- Founder, Official NGO; Co-Founder & Director, TOP INDIA.
Where he works
- Pan-India
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- Tribal & rural districts
FAQ
Common questions.
What does an NGO consultant do?
An NGO consultant helps organisations design programmes, plan funding and CSR proposals, train teams, measure impact and strengthen operations and digital presence.
Do you help with CSR projects?
Yes — from project concept and partner identification to baseline surveys and impact reporting.
Do you provide training for Gram Panchayats and SHGs?
Yes. Training draws on experience as a National Trainer with NIRDPR and a Master Trainer with YASHADA.