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Strengthening the governance, transparency, and accountability of the Arun Raj Foundation through professional certification.
Awarded to Arun Raj Rajendran · Certificate No. 126465 · Grade: A+ (Excellent) · Issued: 3 April 2026
About This Credential
The Certificate in NGO Governance is a professional development program offered by the Indian Institute of Skill Development Training (IISDT). Designed for individuals in nonprofit leadership, board management, and social work, the course equips participants with essential knowledge in organizational governance, legal and regulatory compliance, financial transparency, strategic planning, and ethical leadership for NGOs.
The program covers Indian NGO regulatory frameworks — including FCRA, 12A, and 80G compliance — alongside international best practices for nonprofit accountability, fundraising strategy, and mission-aligned organizational design.
Credential Details
Official Certificate
Program Curriculum
The program is structured across six comprehensive modules covering every dimension of effective nonprofit governance.
NGO roles in society, governance structures, board-management relationships, governance models, and ethical considerations.
Registration, accreditation, FCRA compliance, tax regulations, financial reporting, intellectual property, and legal liabilities.
Effective organizational design, leadership styles, succession planning, staff empowerment, and conflict resolution.
Goal-setting, SWOT analysis, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
Budgeting, financial transparency, donor fund management, internal controls, audits, and sustainability strategies.
Grants, crowdfunding, donor engagement, proposal development, corporate partnerships, and ethical fundraising.
Foundation Impact
This credential directly reinforces the governance infrastructure across the foundation’s six service pillars — Annadanam, Education Support, Healthcare, Temple Preservation, Tree Planting, and Animal Welfare.
Strengthened understanding of FCRA, 12A, 80G, and CSR frameworks governing Indian NGOs.
Reinforces GuideStar India verification and supports progression toward higher transparency seals.
Better donor fund management, budgeting, internal controls, and audit readiness across all programs.
Certified governance credentials build trust with donors, volunteers, partners, and beneficiary communities.
Structured approach to mission alignment, long-term planning, and sustainable resource mobilization.
Formalizes founder expertise with a recognized credential, reinforcing E-E-A-T signals for the foundation.
Good governance is not a luxury for nonprofits — it is the foundation upon which trust, impact, and sustainability are built. This certification is our commitment to the highest standards of accountability in service to every community we serve.
— Arun Raj Rajendran, Founder
Issuing Institution
IISDT is an ISO 9001:2015 certified skill development organization registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA Reg. No: U80904MP2017PTC044731). It holds international accreditation from QAHE (ID: 120665), ACTD-USA, and the Global Skill Development Council of India (GSDCI), and is MSME registered (MP23D0048877). A Unit of Surewin India Mart Private Limited.
The Certificate in NGO Governance is a professional credential offered by the Indian Institute of Skill Development Training (IISDT). It covers nonprofit governance best practices, legal and regulatory compliance, financial management, fundraising strategy, strategic planning, and organizational leadership for NGOs.
As founder of the Arun Raj Foundation, Arun Raj Rajendran pursued this certification to strengthen the foundation’s governance framework, ensure regulatory compliance, improve financial transparency, and adopt best practices in nonprofit leadership. He completed the program with a grade of A+ (Excellent), reinforcing the foundation’s GuideStar India verification and credibility.
The certification directly strengthens the foundation’s governance capabilities across all six service pillars. It ensures compliance with Indian NGO regulations including FCRA, 12A, and 80G requirements, improves donor confidence through transparent financial management, and supports the foundation’s progression on the GuideStar India seal pathway from Discover toward higher levels.
The program covers six core modules: Introduction to NGO Governance, Legal and Regulatory Framework for NGOs, Organizational Structure and Leadership, Strategic Planning and Mission Alignment, Financial Management in NGOs, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilization.
The certificate is issued by the Indian Institute of Skill Development Training (IISDT), an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, a unit of Surewin India Mart Private Limited. IISDT holds international accreditation from QAHE, ACTD-USA, and the Global Skill Development Council of India (GSDCI). It is MSME registered and has received multiple national awards for excellence in skill development training.
Yes. The certification has lifetime validity and can be verified at any time through IISDT’s official candidate verification portal at iisdt.in/candidate-verification.
Learn more about the Arun Raj Foundation’s mission and governance commitments.