Struggling to grow your donor network?
We empower NGOs to create sustainable donor movements with our affordable, risk-free solutions.
The Why?
We formed Sixth Degree Consulting to help NGOs scale their impact and achieve self-sufficiency. Unlike many fundraising and marketing firms that require hefty upfront fees and offer no guarantees, we deliver affordable, risk-free, and guaranteed solutions. The ever changing FCRA regulations and evolving donor expectations have left many NGOs with reduced or no funding, leading to halted operations or closures, and leaving countless beneficiaries without support. Potential new donors struggle to trust NGOs, existing donors feel disengaged and volunteers often feel their time and efforts don’t align with the impact.
Sixth Degree Consulting bridges these crucial gaps, connecting NGOs, potential donors, and volunteers to ensure lasting support and meaningful change.
Our 1st NGO Study
In August 2020, our founder partnered with Diya Ghar, an NGO supporting the children of migrant construction workers. After a month of preparation, he launched the first fundraising event using the Ambassador Program on September 1st. With the help of only 22 volunteers, the campaign raised over ₹35 lakhs in just 45 days. Most of the donors were first-time givers, contributing because a friend, serving as an Ambassador for the cause, reached out to them.
Over the next 16 months, he helped raise ₹1.2 crores through two more events, with 85 volunteers involved, building a network of over 1,400 new donors. Many of these donors became recurring contributors or future Ambassadors.
Before stepping away, he trained a preschool teacher to take over the fundraising efforts. In her first solo event, she raised ₹33 lakhs, proving that a well-structured fundraising system thrives on process, not just individual leadership. This approach helped Diya Ghar achieve self-sufficiency in individual fundraising.
Our 1st NGO Study
The Who?
Growing up in the slums of Mumbai, I faced failure, rejection, and hardship daily. As the younger of two boys and the so-called "black sheep" of the family, I never fit the mold of what others expected. This has shaped my approach as a consultant, where I'm constantly driven to innovate and do things differently. Resilience was not a choice—it was a necessity. We had no electricity for years, lived with open sewage, and wore hand-me-down uniforms and shoes. These experiences have made me deeply empathetic toward children from underprivileged communities, who lack even the basics.
My mother, a single woman, worked tirelessly to ensure we had three meals a day and milk to drink—luxuries that many children today still go without. I now dedicate my work to helping women like her gain the independence and support they need to thrive.
I struggled for years because of my lack of education, facing rejection after rejection. I sent hundreds of resumes, only to secure 20-22 interviews. I was laughed at, dismissed, and scoffed at, but eventually, I landed my first corporate job. I know firsthand what it's like to juggle unemployment with the weight of responsibilities.
People often ask if I would change anything about my past. The answer is no. Growing up with little has shaped my empathy for children, women, and the elderly in poor communities. It taught me resilience and how to create meaningful solutions for those in need.
Over the last 18 years, I’ve worked with major corporations like Sutherland, HP, Dell, and Vodafone-Qatar. I've also delivered media projects for organizations like the United Nations and Canara Bank. In every role, I’ve focused on creating solutions, simplifying processes, and generating revenue.
I believe real solutions empower others to become self-sufficient, not dependent. Through our work, we transfer our fundraising skills to you and your team, ensuring that you have the tools to succeed independently. That’s true success—when you no longer need us to thrive.
Founder
SIMON ALEX FERNANDES
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