Daan Utsav: Celebrating the Joy of Giving
How IPN supported NGOs during Daan Utsav this year
"Daan Utsav," also known as the "Joy of Giving Week" (October 2nd - 8th), is a festival dedicated to the spirit of giving. It inspires everyday people to take part in acts of generosity, allowing them to support causes close to their hearts through contributions of time, money, or other resources. Over the years, countless NGOs, corporations, schools, and community groups have joined hands, raising significant funds and awareness to support various social causes across India.
This year, India Partner Network (IPN) dedicated its Daan Utsav efforts to helping NGOs within our network run powerful campaigns and tell their unique stories. Here’s a look at what we did to empower and support these inspiring organizations:
NGO Learning Session on Fundraising: We kicked things off with a learning session on effective individual fundraising in partnership with danaMojo. The focus was on the “LIFE” (List, Inspire, Fundraise, Engage) approach, a simple yet effective way to organize fundraising efforts. With real-life examples and case studies, NGOs saw how others have successfully raised funds using the LIFE framework.
danaVriddhi e-Learning Campaign: Following the session, we launched a campaign that offered NGOs a chance to dive even deeper into the LIFE approach. Through the danaVriddhi e-learning platform by danaMojo, NGOs could access the training at a discounted rate and build their fundraising skills with practical, structured guidance.
Giving Resources: To help NGOs prepare for and execute their own giving-related programs, we shared a comprehensive set of resources. This included a workbook and tutorial from Giving Tuesday, which provided a step-by-step guide to planning and launching impactful giving programs.
Daan Utsav Spotlight Series: We also launched the “Daan Utsav Spotlight Series,” a special feature that placed the spotlight on NGOs across various sectors like education, health, and livelihoods and more. Each featured NGO shared its story, giving others a glimpse into their inspiring work. Check out these spotlight stories and learn more about the work these NGOs are doing.
Our Impact This Year
The response to Daan Utsav was truly heartwarming. Nearly 100 NGOs signed up for our event and campaign. For the Spotlight series we featured 21 organisations. Our Daan Utsav posts reached more than 2,000 users, with around 40% of viewers engaging with our posts through likes, shares, and comments.
Through Daan Utsav, IPN was thrilled to help our network reach a wider audience and access more resources. It was an inspiring week, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration of giving!
— Minu Sagar (Lead - Partnerships and Engagement)