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HR software for NGOs, charitable trusts, and non-profits in India.

Non-profits have genuine HR obligations that often go undocumented until an audit arrives. FCRA-registered organizations, CSR-funded projects, and development sector trusts all need the same employment records as any other employer.

50 free credits on signup. No credit card required.

What is HR software for NGOs and non-profits?

HR software for NGOs in India is a system that handles appointment letters, payslips, field attendance, and experience letters for FCRA-registered organizations, CSR-funded projects, and charitable trust offices. Staff records stay organized by program, funder, or district so that donor audits and FCRA annual returns can be answered without a scramble. Offrd is used by 4,000+ organizations across India and is built for lean admin teams where one person often handles accounts, compliance, and HR together.

What Offrd handles for your team

Tools your admin or accountant can run from day one.

Appointment letters for funded project staff

Issue consistent offer and joining letters for staff hired under CSR, FCRA, or government project funding. Punctilious documentation from day one supports clean audit trails. See formats.

Payslips for donor and auditor review

Payslip records are a standard ask in donor audits and FCRA annual returns. Generate payslips with standard Indian components and download them when reviews come around.

Field attendance for program officers

Program staff and field coordinators mark attendance from their mobile via QR or location check-in. No hardware needed at field sites. Open Atndnz.

Records for volunteers, interns, and contract workers

Keep basic records for volunteers, interns, and contract field workers distinct from permanent staff. Issue letters when engagements start and end.

Experience letters for departing program staff

Development sector staff move between organizations frequently. Professional exit documentation takes two minutes and avoids disputes at the end of project cycles. See supported documents.

Affordable for small trust offices

Rs.99 per document or Rs.50 per active employee per month. Start with 50 free credits. Many small NGOs use pay-per-use during lean periods. See pricing.

What auditors actually look for in NGO HR records

FCRA-registered NGOs are required to maintain salary and HR records as part of their annual compliance filings. In practice, many small organizations find these records scattered across email folders and printed files when the audit comes around. A system that keeps offer letters, payslips, and experience letters in one place removes most of that scramble. From our work with 4,000+ Indian businesses, non-profit admins typically take 3 hours to 2 days to issue an appointment letter and 2 to 3 days to close a monthly payroll cycle.

CSR auditors and project utilization certificate processes routinely ask for appointment letters and payslip records to verify that project-specific staff were actually employed and paid as stated in the utilization report. When those records are organized by project or funding source from the start, the verification is straightforward.

Many non-profits hire staff on fixed-term contracts tied to project cycles. When the project ends, the staff need proper experience letters and exit documentation. Without it, disputes over service records and dues can arise months later. Issuing these letters promptly at the end of each project is a small task that prevents a larger problem.

Small trust offices often have one person managing accounts, compliance, and HR simultaneously. Offrd is designed for exactly that situation. Most NGO admins complete their first offer letter or payslip on the day they register.

How it works

From sign-up to your first generated letter, usually the same afternoon.

01

Register your organization

Sign up with basic details. 50 free credits on signup. No credit card required.

02

Add programs and staff

Set up departments or designations by project, funding source, or district. Add permanent staff, contract workers, interns, and volunteers separately.

03

Issue an appointment letter

Pick a template, fill in project-specific details, download. Under 5 minutes once the organization is set up.

04

Run monthly payroll

Generate payslips with the standard Indian components, downloadable for donor audit and FCRA returns. Full cycle for 10 employees in under 30 minutes.

The numbers, honestly

From our work with 4,000+ Indian businesses, here is what changes.

Typical HR team3 hours to 2 days to issue an appointment letter
On Offrd, once set upUnder 5 minutes per letter
Typical HR team2 to 3 days for a monthly payroll cycle
On Offrd, once set upUnder 30 minutes for 10 employees
Appointment dates, project end dates, and salary figures stay consistent across every document, because each letter pulls from the same employee record. A key protection when project utilization certificates and FCRA returns are being prepared months after a staff member has left.

Start with 50 free credits

Register your organization, add your team, and create your first appointment letter. No credit card required.

Common questions

Does Offrd help with FCRA compliance documentation?

Offrd generates the HR records that FCRA audits typically require: offer letters, payslips, and experience letters. It is not an FCRA filing or return submission tool.

Can we organize staff by program or funding source?

Yes. You can use designation and department fields to organize staff records by project, program, or funder.

We have volunteers and contract field staff alongside permanent employees. Can all of them be added?

Yes. Volunteers, interns, and contract staff can be added to your Offrd account. You can issue letters and maintain records for all categories.

What is the cost for a small NGO with 15 staff?

Start with 50 free credits. After that, pay Rs.99 per document or switch to Rs.50 per active employee per month for the full subscription.

Do you provide HR policy templates for non-profits?

Basic HR policy document templates are available under supported documents in your Offrd account.

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