CSR Implementing Agency

1. How can I engage VisionMate Foundation as a CSR Implementing Agency?

A typical campaign would include,

a) Visiting the company campus and have a demo of the work we do and how it benefits the Visually Disabled People.
Then we go on to state the benefits of the approach we have taken. We then Invite the company’s employees to engage in addressing the cause.
To begin with the company may Circulate the information about eye donation and create awareness within the team so that the members of your firm could volunteer themselves to pledge eyes online.

b) We do mention our CSR Partner Details in all our awareness campaigns so that it highlights the Commitment and kindness it has towards visually impaired people.

c) Companies generally mention their CSR engagement with us on the website as a CSR partner in creating awareness about eye donations. This step helps in two ways,

Firstly – It showcases the concern and commitment in addressing a social cause.
Secondly – It builds Reputation and Brand value in the eyes of your stake holders.

2. Is it mandatory to donate money to partner with VisionMate in its CSR Initiative?

No. We need CSR donations to run our campaigns and funding eye surgeries.
But it is not mandatory to donate money to partner with us.

3. Does the partnership require our team to involve in field campaigns?

We would welcome volunteering from your team. We can conduct and awareness programs in your campus and elaborate on the ease of eye donation online.
The current campaigning works are carried out online. Your team can also volunteer to spread the word through internet by sharing our website and Facebook pages on social media.

4. When did VisionMate start its work?

VisionMate started working on eye donation campaigns in 2017 and has been working consistently to create awareness about eye donation.

5. Does VisionMate hold awareness programs at companies’ campus?

Yes, VisionMate does hold awareness programs in the companies’ campuses.

6. Is VisionMate eligible to receive CSR funds?

Yes. VisionMate has completed the minimum three years of services required as an NGO and has received 12A Certificate from the IT Exemptions Department. Please note 80G is a desirable approval but not a Mandatory requirement as per MCA.

7. What if we are already working with an Implementing Agency or have our own implementation set up.

As a company your team can still participate in the eye donation campaign since it requires few minutes of time and little effort. And since we are a Not for Profit Organization which is dependent on Donations; some amount of donation would help us keep moving forward in addressing the cause. We are eligible to take up CSR projects as per government guidelines