We did it! Such chutzpah! After taking a ten-week course in fundraising, Nileshwari, Tara and I organized a two-day workshop here in Dehradun. We invited Rati Misra from the Resource Alliance, Amita Puri from CRY, and Jerry Almeida from ICONGO, (all of whom were wonderful), but we also had the himmat to do one whole session ourselves. What fun! We did the communications section and it was great.
Nearly 30 people from different Dehradun organisations attended and all seemed to feel the experience was a valuable one. It’s liberating to have things de-mystified. Fundraising is so shrouded in mystery and hype that many people feel it’s beyond them, when in fact, almost anyone can do it provided they are prepared to learn the skills required.
Tara and I were particularly thrilled about Nileshwari’s performance. Not only did she do all the organizing for the two days (including planning the food, making the hotel and train reservations, rounding up the participants, collecting fees and preparing handouts), she also managed to give a fabulous presentation herself – with poise, enthusiasm and charm. It’s so good to see the young ones shine!
Congratulations Nileshwari! You worked so hard on this conference, I’m not surprised that it was a huge success. I wish I could have heard your presentation which I’m sure was brilliant. Well done!
I am very impressed to read this section. I guess the disorganized person that I am, there is a ray of light in my life now. Good job. I am very very happy for you and keep up the good work.
well done and congratulations!i’m soo glad to hear that all the hard work paid off.continue the good work!
Great going Nileshwari, you’ve made us proud. I suppose it needs an organization like yours to bring out the best in you.
Nilu!!! Once again you have proved that you have impeccable organizational skills!!! What is even more admirable is the poise and clam with which you handle everything! Hats off to you!
Dear Neeleshwari,
Great work! We always knew you were a capable young girl and today you have made us all proud.
Love and Blessings,
Babaji
Great work! your hard work and service has paid off!
Rahul
Great going. A job well done. It’s very heartening to learn that you have very successfully managed to pull it of on your own. I’m sure you’ll go from strength to strength. All the best.
Dear Neeleshwari,
It was really heartening to read about your achievments.We are so proud of you. We have always known you as a person of extra-ordinary skills and depth and this is just a small reflection. Keep up the great work which will take you to new heights. May God be with you, ALWAYS !!
Dear Nileshwari,
You sure have made us proud.
There is nothing greater than,to do things for others. It’s called the ‘Karam ‘,which very few people do in today’s time.Keep up the good work.
Great job, Neeleshwari!
Must be a good feeling to do a WORHTWHILE thing and do it WHOLEHEARTEDLY.
You have showed great capability and organizational skills.
Keep up the Good Work!
Cant imagine that the little girl we knew a decade plus ago in the Doon, turned out to be such a charming woman full of grace and poise with so much ability!
Well done Nileshwari, You have God’s gift and all our blessings. Keep it up!
Dear Nileshwari,
Great to see your achievement and photograph.Keep it up. Wishing you all the best.
Balwant & Abhay
Darling Nileshwari,
It was great to read about you and the good work you are doing. This can only be achieved by people who are compassionate and thoughtful like you. We are all very proud of you.this is just a tiny footstep that will take you to great heights.
With love and blessings.
Alka, Asha, Balwant & Abhay
Congratulations Nileshwari!
It is wonderful to see someone from school doing so well. Keep up the good work!