GuideStar India is pleased to partner with the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), for the fifth time, for Indian NPOs (NGOs/ VOs/ SDOs) to participate in the Doing Good Index, a comprehensive study geared towards helping the social sector in Asia grow and thrive.
You have been working on the ground in the pursuit of your mission to change lives, to create a better planet, for a brighter tomorrow! You would have embraced new ways of working, coped with the challenges of compliance and reporting to stakeholders, while continuing to mobilise resources from existing and new channels.
Pause for a few minutes to share your experience! Yes, your response to this survey will help generate the Doing Good Index for India, which would then serve as an important guide for stakeholders to take action towards creating a more enabling environment to do good.
This survey asks for your response on factors determining success for organisations like yours, including the time taken to register and comply with requirements as a not for profit entity; to meet obligations for tax-exemption, tax deduction and FCRA; opportunities and criteria to seek government contracts; opportunities and challenges to raise funds, etc. Given that we are inching closer to the year 2030, this year’s survey also includes a set of questions on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The data collected will help us identify the social sector’s needs moving forward, and propose actions for the public and private sectors to help meet those needs. Your insights will also be invaluable in highlighting how social sector challenges—such as difficulties in raising funds, procedural delays, and the shortage of talent—can be addressed.
Your responses and identity will be kept strictly confidential.
The survey should take approximately 45 minutes to complete. It does not have to be completed in one sitting.
The overall findings will be published and shared with you and other stakeholders, including government and donors.
Ultimately, the Doing Good Index hopes to facilitate positive outcomes such as improved regulations, increased trust, and greater philanthropic giving and support for the social sector.
To explore survey findings from previous years, please visit the interactive micro site for the DGI. You can also download the previous DGI 2024 report and view its media coverage.
Who should fill the Survey form
The head of the organisation is best suited to respond to this survey. It could also be the Head of Fundraising, Accounts/ Finance. We suggest you download the PDF version (link given in the Survey Form) and sharing it among colleagues to discuss and then fill ONLY one online form for your organization.
Here is a snapshot of DGI 2024.
Your response will determine whether India will remain a part of the “Doing Okay” cluster, move to “Doing Better” or “Doing Well”, or drop to “Not Doing Enough”.
So, please respond carefully based on facts and your organisation’s experience.
Click here for the Survey
How to fill the online Survey form
The form can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGI-India-2026
If the survey link does not open, copy the link and paste it in your browser. Please read the instructions carefully before you start filling in the form. Kindly note survey questions are in हिंदी and English.
If you are unable to submit the survey form in one sitting, you can return to the survey form and pick up where you left off. You can return to the survey form only if you have not clicked the Done button and if you have not deleted the cookies from your Internet Browser. You just have to click the survey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGI-India-2026 to return to the survey form on the same device using the same browser.
How you will know about your Survey Form status
Upon clicking the submit button, a thank you message will appear on your screen. That will confirm your submission.
Closing date for the Survey
7th June, 2025
We advise that you do not wait for the last date. The survey needs data about your organisation and the environment, besides requiring careful thought and consideration to respond to some of the subjective questions. It does not ask for any long answer.
Your response will determine India’s position in Asia and will inform stakeholders in their key decisions for the social sector.
Prizes for early respondents
In appreciation of your valuable contribution to this study and to the social sector, there are 100 token prizes, gift cards of Rs 500 each to purchase digital products. These will be awarded to the first 100 completed online responses. Please note that only completed surveys are eligible for these prizes.
Participation in this survey would also count in your GuideStar India Certification as a step towards your contribution to improving the social sector.
For details/ clarifications
If you have any questions about the form or face any technical difficulties, please call or WhatsApp 8356832329.
You may also send an email with a screen shot and reference to the question number, to nposurvey@guidestarindia.org.
We welcome your valuable participation. Please feel free to forward this link to other relevant organizations, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Get started now with the survey, even before you attend the webinar! Please click here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGI-India-2026
Best regards,
GuideStar India Team