MYRADA is supported by several donors, both Government and Private. (19 in country and 10 from abroad). Their relationship to MYRADA differs. Some consider their partnership with MYRADA as the basis of their relationship and the project they fund as an expression of this partnership; others relate more directly with the project they support and tend to view MYRADA more as a contractor.

In 1990 MYRADA had 699 staff. The number declined to 460 in March 1999 as groups are taking over many of the functions earlier performed by MYRADA. Besides, MYRADA's interventions have become more strategic in recent years; this requires fewer but experienced staff. There are over 1500 volunteers trained in health care, animal husbandry, forestry, literacy and other relevant areas who provide services in project areas, enabling MYRADA to withdraw. 98% of MYRADA's staff come from the rural areas; they are graduates or post graduates. MYRADA has invested over Rs.12 million in training staff during the past 14 years with the support of the Ford Foundation, Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC), German Agro Action and CIDA/HIDA. MYRADA looks for and develops the following qualities in its staff: commitment, professionalism, innovativeness and the ability to work in a participatory manner. Commitment is defined as the willingness to work in MYRADA though more lucrative offers for alternate employment are open.

All matters related to accounts and personnel are computerised in every project and at head office. 12 auditors are engaged besides the statutory auditors who audit twice a year. Other auditors conduct monthly systems audits of major projects and occasional audits when required. All SHGs on MYRADA projects have been audited by Chartered Accountants Firms during 1998-99. Most SHGs paid for this service.