Alliance Partners
SAMBAA’s mission is to provide a platform to foster the next generation of corporate executives and entrepreneurs who have an interest in South Asia and to enable them to become successful global leaders SAMBAA will accomplish this mission by:
- Connecting South Asian MBAs and business professionals with each other for sharing ideas, experience, and strategies for success.
- Connecting its members with the leading corporations and non-profit organizations worldwide seeking top talent.
- Enabling professional and leadership development through mentoring, networking, and by offering customized workshops, and
- Developing and sharing knowledge base through publications and training programs.
Visit: www.sambaa.org for more information
The Nanubhai Education Foundation, founded in 2004, is dedicated to providing equal access to India’s rapidly growing economic opportunities to the students of India’s rural public high schools through education. We work to inspire the students of our partner schools, especially women, to achieve excellence, enroll in higher education and participate in India’s new economy. By establishing strong school partnerships with existing vernacular medium, rural high schools and their committed principals, our approach transforms rural education from the inside out. Our unique fellows program partners experienced educators with each school to mentor and inspire local teachers to become excellent educators and leaders in their communities, provide enrichment services and programs for our students and to conduct area-wide teacher trainings. Visit: www.nanubhai.org
Upakar helps Indian-American students realize their educational goals by providing annual scholarships that acknowledge academic excellence and consider financial need. Upakar was created in 1997 by a group of Indian American leaders from the Washington, DC area. It was inspired by a visionary entrepreneur, Sreedhar Potarazu, M.D., whose goal was to address the needs of the Indian American community by supporting students in their academic pursuits. Upakar helps Indian-American students realize their educational goals. We provide annual scholarships that acknowledge academic excellence and consider financial need. New in 2011 is its Geeta Rastogi Memorial Scholarship. Visit www.UpakarFoundation.org for more information.
South Asian Americans Leading Together is a national, non partisan, non-profit organization that elevates the voices and perspectives of South Asian individuals and organizations to build a more just and inclusive society in the United States. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's message, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world," each year SAALT hosts a “Be the change” day. Be the Change offers community members, young professionals and students the opportunity to cultivate a culture of volunteerism in their lives. This year NetIP North America proudly supports SAALT and Be The Change. Click here.
NetIP North America is proud to support CRY America. A nationwide Walk for Child Rights 2010 series is starting in June with about 20 action centers all across the US participating. CRY Walk for Child Rights is a platform for individuals to partner the child rights movement that enables lasting change in the lives of children. By simply walking / running in this event each individual in his or her own way will be restoring to children their basic rights to - learn, live, play, express and be protected. Boston, Chicago, Houston, LA, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC. Click here.
Mission India Foundation is a US-based not-for-profit organization established to provide maternal and child health care to the poor and marginalized rural population in India. Disparities exist in Childhood Immunization (Vaccination) coverage in developing countries. In India, many of the common vaccines are provided under Universal Immunization Program, but there are several others that are not covered under this Program. MIF seeks to bridge the gap. Click here.
The Institute of International Social Development is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. The main objective of the Institute is to promote the United Nation's vision "One Earth-One Family". The Institute has several welfare projects running in West Bengal, India, in Geneva, Switzerland and an active cultural training forum and holistic development program in New York. The projects aim at holistic development and empowerment of disadvantaged communities and societies and improving the quality of life all around. Click here.
Hospital for Hope aims to fund the construction of a hospital in an extremely under-served area of the rural Indian state of Jharkhand, where the population is ~100,000. A total cost of $100,000 will construct and establish a self-sustaining hospital. Run primarily on patient fees, the hospital will be community planned and community operated by our partner Jagriti Vihara, a well-respected NGO in existence for 30 years.
Pratham is the largest non governmental organisation working to provide quality education to the underprivileged children of India. Pratham was established in 1994 to provide education to the children in the slums of Mumbai city. Since then, the organization has grown both in scope and
geographical coverage. Click here.
Lend-A-Hand India is a non-profit venture launched in 2003 by young professionals. It is based in New York City and focuses on issues related to youth. Its programs provide vocational training, career development, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities to young boys and girls in rural and urban communities.
Dear Potential NetIP North America Alliance Partner:
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Alliance Partner with NetIP North America (“NetIP”). With 23 chapters, and a reach of over 350,000 South Asians in North America, NetIP has a 21 year history of making an impact in our community. We feel strongly that our continued success is enhanced by working together with organizations with similar missions and goals..
Objective:
The NetIP Alliance Partner (AP) Program is an effort to partner with premier nonprofit organizations that have a similar vested interest in cross-collaboration in the areas of:
- Marketing
- Branding
- Membership driven co-sponsored events
- Membership benefits
- Furthering the mission of each organization to its constituents
The purpose of the AP Program is to enhance the efforts of NetIP and its Alliance Partners. Formally conceptualized in 2009, and implemented in 2010, the program has seen significant success in its first years and strives to grow even stronger in the years to come.
To be considered as a North America Alliance Partner, the organization must meet the following qualifications and guidelines:
- a) Be an IRC Sec 501(c)(3), (c)(4), or (c)(6) tax exempt organization
- b) Have a presence in North America
- c) Complete the NetIP Alliance Partners Application Form
- d) Be available for a brief phone interview, if needed
- e) Have an active marketing plan in place for your organization
- f) Have an active and updated web presence
- g) Be willing to offer dual membership benefits to members of both NetIP and your organization, including but not limited to membership discounts and event ticket discounts, subject to the terms of a mutually agreed contract.
- h) Cross promote events with NetIP
- i) Providing marketing support for the NetIP Annual Conference
- j) Assist NetIP’s local chapters with fundraising and marketing
Click here to fill out an APPLICATION FORM: http://goo.gl/okSE2
We look forward to welcoming you to the NetIP family.
Thank you,
- Kanika Marwaha
- Kanika.Marwaha@netip.org
- Alliance Partnerships
- NetIP North America External Affairs
