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Introduction: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010 is complex legislation requiring a high degree of understanding of its various nuances. Compliance requirements are also very stringent; therefore, organisations registered under it must build their capacity to ensure due diligence, stay on the right side of the law and avoid potential pitfalls.
Objective: To build a better and deeper understanding of the law, its requirements, and the impact of various amendments made to it over time.
Topics covered:
- FCRA fundamentals.
- Who is eligible and who is not eligible to receive foreign contributions.
- Definitions. What is ‘Foreign Source’?
- Various amendments to the law.
- Dos & Don’ts. Compounding offences.
- What is the impact of de-registration?
Key takeaways: A clear and thorough understanding of the law and key compliance requirements.
Target audience: Foreign Funders, NPOs registered under FCRA or having Prior Permission as well as those wanting to register.
Speaker Profile
Noshir H. Dadrawala has a career spanning 40 years in the nonprofit sector, working with a diverse range of organizations, from large and established national and global organizations, to corporate and family grant-makers, to start-ups. Noshir’s main role at CAP involves simplifying the confusing and complex maze of laws. His legal expertise in the sector is widely recognized, as is his deep understanding of compliance within philanthropy. He serves as a member on the advisory board of the International Center for Not-for-profit Law (ICNL). Earlier, he was on the Board of Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS), Resource Alliance, as well as the Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium (APPC). He serves as trustee of numerous foundations in India and has authored several books and is currently an active blogger on NPO related issues in India.
