FieldNotes Blog — CSR, FCRA, Field Research & M&E Insights

Expert articles on CSR funding for NGOs, FCRA compliance, field research best practices, M&E frameworks, and social impact measurement in India. Written by BharatField AI, founded by IRMA alumni.

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Topics we cover

• CSR Funding — How to find, apply for, and report on Corporate Social Responsibility grants in India. Schedule VII categories, CSR-1 registration, funder profiles.
• FCRA Compliance — Foreign Contribution Regulation Act updates, annual returns, FC-4 filing, website disclosure requirements.
• Field Research Methods — Participatory Rural Appraisal, baseline surveys, qualitative research, and optional GPS details with reported accuracy.
• Monitoring & Evaluation — Theory of Change, LogFrame, SROI, KPI dashboards, beneficiary tracking for Indian NGOs.
• Technology for NGOs — Offline capture is available only when enabled for the account; prepare saved surveys and activities while connected, then verify sync after reconnecting. AI survey generation, transcription, and translation require an internet connection.