About Us

Philanthropy is the key for creativity, especially for human development.

Their knowledge is wide, their minds are open. Their concern for public service made them seek practical applications of philanthropy and development science. Their common sense clarified the complex and exposed the impracticable, their kindliness brought out the best in others, their friendliness and fairness resolved conflicts. These qualities made them friend and guide in cultivating the culture of human welfare. Their thoughts in unfolding the image and dignity of humanity will live on and be propagated.

Philanthropy work has been a very challenging task for all of us. In spite of many barriers, progress is made but still far to go.

Creation of Philanthropy, Consolidation of Philanthropy and continuity of Philanthropy are the basic principles of Professionalism in Philanthropy.

WHY PROFESSIONALISM

* Era of technical transition
* Increased demand and limited supply
* Need for self-reliance
* Donor agencies becoming more technical
* Government is more strict
* The target group too is awakened


PROFESSIONALISM IN PHILANTHROPY

* More effective - Managerial Executive (Level) aspect
* More efficient - Economic and financial (level) aspect
* More ethical - Social and moral (level) aspect
* Follow a logical frame work approach
* Have some processes and principles
* Create better linkages


Voluntary action is an unparallel humanist initiative in development arena to substantiate endeavours aiming at self-sufficiency of people and society. Having a strong base on this philosophy, efforts are being initiated to promote voluntary action through pragmatic action line suitable for contemporary voluntary movement in India. We, at Advanced Centre for the Study of Philanthropy and Development Affairs (ACPDA), believe in enormous potentialities of voluntary organizations in the country dedicated for the cause of the society. Based on this belief, we are in the process of developing institutional arrangements for promoting the spirit of cooperation and building up capacity among non-profit developmental organizations in India. ACPDA is a Society registered in 1990 under West Bengal Societies Registration Act 1961. While we are panning to expand our activities in all the States of the country, we have so far restricted our contact addresses in Delhi and Kolkata.