NGO Connect
Prof. Nitin Khadane, Mr. Harshal Zod, Mr. Sohel Shaikh, Mr. Irfan Pathan, Mr. Pradeep Haldekar, Mr. Prajit Gadekar · International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology · 2025
NGO Connect is a complete web platform designed to make the day-to-day tasks of non-governmental organizations easier and more efficient by using the MERN stack—MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. This system brings together various functions like managing projects, handling volunteers, keeping track of beneficiaries, and recording attendance all in one place, which helps keep data accurate and the organization more transparent. The front end is built using React.js along with Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript, offering a user-friendly and responsive experience that works well for different roles within the organization. On the back end, Node.js and Express.js help create secure RESTful APIs that link to a cloud-based MongoDB database, making data storage reliable and scalable. The system also includes a secure authentication process that uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for managing user sessions and Firebase for enabling multiple login options like two-factor and social media logins. There are reporting features that allow users to generate PDF and Excel files using PDFKit and ExcelJS, which helps staff and leaders create customized reports, audit trails, and compliance documents. The workflow is organized into modules that simplify project and volunteer approvals, enable real-time attendance tracking through calendar views, and manage beneficiary information—all from a user-friendly interface that’s tailored to different roles. By automating routine tasks, supporting teamwork, and offering better analytics, NGO Connect helps improve the efficiency of processes, responsibility, and how stakeholders interact with the organization. This platform allows NGOs to manage their resources more effectively, report on their results, and increase their impact while keeping detailed, secure, and auditable records of their operations