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    Ecosystem Development
    What nonprofits need from capacity building programmes
    Nonprofits in India face many barriers to capacity building. Based on insights from more than 100 nonprofits, a report by Social Lens suggests ways to improve programmes and build effective support.
    by Manjula Ramakrishnan, Shreya Khedia, Vijaya Balaji | 4 min read

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    Education
    The education sector can build leaders for tomorrow
    To facilitate holistic learning, the education sector needs to allow children and educators to be key decision-makers in the system.
    by Shaheen Mistri | 6 min read
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    Ecosystem Development
    Do finance and compliance in the social sector need a makeover?
    Complex and changing financial rules often make it difficult for nonprofits to sustain their work. To turn finance into a strength rather than a burden, organisations need better training, peer support, and accessible tools.
    by Shruti Sundaresan, Suresh Ponnappa | 5 min read
    Given the growing importance of data in their day-to-day operations, a strong grasp of data protection laws can act as a shield for civil organisations, protecting them from potential legal challenges.
    Board & Governance
    Data protection compliance: A guide for nonprofits
    India's data protection regulations govern how organisations handle, process, and protect personal data. Here's how nonprofits can ensure compliance with these laws.
    by Medha Garg | 11 min read
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    Social Justice
    Leadership as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth
    Fostering leadership can facilitate post-traumatic growth. How can organisations that work with survivors tap into this to enable community-driven change?
    by MV Susmitha, Uma Chatterjee | 6 min read
    a teacher coach observing a class in session--government school teachers
    Education
    Observing classrooms, building capacities
    A day in the life of an educator, who uses a technology-enabled approach to coach government school teachers in Palghar, Maharashtra.
    by Ketan Tambe | 8 min read
    GROUND UP. Bite-sized stories from the grassroots.

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    An adolescent girl wearing a school uniform sits with her back to the camera. She reads from a textbook lying open in front of her and writes down her notes in a notebook.- intergenerational change
    Programme | January 21, 2025
    Intergenerational social change requires time
    Change takes time, but it’s possible. Here’s why and how a nonprofit is creating pathways for intergenerational change in communities practicing caste-based sex work.
    by Nisha Dubey | 8 min read
    three women working in a co-working space in Delhi, India--AI for nonprofits
    Technology | December 24, 2024
    Are Indian nonprofits ready for AI?
    As AI adoption spikes globally, GivingTuesday conducted a survey to assess how well Indian nonprofits have adapted to this fast-growing technology. Here's what they found.
    by India Development Review | 6 min read
    red, orange, and yellow coloured powder--persons with disability
    Diversity & Inclusion | December 5, 2024
    Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
    Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
    by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read
    A group of people from rural India sitting on the floor in a circle_grassroots organisations
    Ecosystem Development | December 3, 2024
    Lessons for building economic self-reliance in jan sangathans
    Grassroots organisations are the backbone of social change in India. Here’s how they can sustain their efforts while remaining community-centric and economically self-reliant.
    by Sidharth Bhatt, Indresh Sharma | 6 min read
    A spiral staircase with blue railings_systems thinking
    Monitoring & Evaluation | November 26, 2024
    Understanding how to measure systems change
    Measuring systems change is a complex process. But moving from static data points to a more dynamic approach can help assess an initiative's systems-level impact.
    by Gaurav Gupta, Bianca Samson, Saloni Atal | 7 min read
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    Leadership & Talent | November 13, 2024
    Attracting young leaders to the social sector
    Young professionals from the private sector can bring valuable skills to the social sector, but nonprofits often struggle to attract and retain them. How can this change?
    by Rajneesh Chowdhury | 6 min read
    A person at the organ donation counter_volunteer
    Leadership & Talent | November 7, 2024
    From volunteers to engaged citizens
    As interest in volunteering grows, how can nonprofits turn this energy into lasting citizen engagement?
    by Shishir Joshi | 8 min read
    A woman in a crowd filming with a flip phone-technology
    Technology | November 5, 2024
    How philanthropists can support responsible technology in India
    As India’s digital ecosystem expands, here’s what funders need to do to help build technologies that work in the best interest of people and mitigate digital harms.
    by India Development Review | 6 min read
    A vector of a pyramid of people_organisational capacity
    Leadership & Talent | October 30, 2024
    Case study: Embedding capacity building into organisational culture
    The need for nurturing organisational capacities is well-known, but how can a nonprofit integrate capacity building into its value system? Universe Simplified Foundation's journey presents a roadmap.
    by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 10 min read
    close-up shot of a hand holding climbing gear--risk management
    Board & Governance | October 25, 2024
    Expect the unexpected: A nonprofit’s guide to risk management
    Nonprofits face a variety of risks that can impact their operations and sustainability. Here’s a guide to navigating these risks.
    by Maharshi Vaishnav, Vijaylakshmi Saxena | 5 min read
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