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Best practices, lessons, and functional expertise on communications, fundraising, leadership and talent, and technology.

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Leadership & Talent
How does organisational culture affect talent retention?
A study by ISDM and Ashoka University's CSIP shows that social purpose organisations with a people-centric culture and collaborative work atmosphere are better positioned to attract and retain talent.
by Satender Rana, Siddharth Gandotra | 5 min read

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Technology
Tech for nonprofits: To build or buy?
Should nonprofits invest in building their own tech applications or buy off-the-shelf technology? Here's a quick guide.
by Prapti Bhatia | 5 min read
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Leadership & Talent
Leadership transition at nonprofits need not be messy
Safeena Husain and Maharshi Vaishnav share their experience with leadership transition at Educate Girls, with tips for organisations looking to do the same.
by Jasmine Bal, Rachita Vora | 8 min read
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Board & Governance
How does the Finance Bill 2023 impact NGOs in India?
Learn about the implications of Budget 2023 on trusts and other charities in India.
by Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) | 4 min read
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Fundraising & Communications
A fundraising guide for nonprofits
Nine steps to help ensure your nonprofit’s fundraising game is stronger than ever.
by Poonam Choksi | 7 min read
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Diversity & Inclusion
“Language is like air; we understand its relevance in its absence”
Two young Adivasi cultural activists talk about their work of conserving and digitising their languages and the challenges they face in their endeavour.
by Debojit Dutta | 7 min read
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Philanthropy & CSR | January 24, 2023
Lessons for philanthropy from the COVID-19 pandemic
Robert Rosen from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation talks about philanthropy's evolution through the pandemic.
by Halima Ansari, Smarinita Shetty | 7 min read
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Leadership & Talent | January 17, 2023
The social sector needs more women in leadership roles
A recent study outlines the barriers that deter women from advancing to leadership roles in the social sector and how they can be overcome.
by Halima Ansari | 5 min read
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Gender | January 10, 2023
Asking men not to be violent against women isn’t enough
Gender programmes that work with men to reduce violence against women must create safe spaces for them to discuss caste, religion, sexuality, and desires.
by Manak Matiyani | 7 min read
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Leadership & Talent | December 23, 2022
Leadership transition 101
A smooth leadership transition is difficult to achieve, but not impossible. Here are a few suggestions to help you with this organisational change.
by Sohini Bhattacharya | 8 min read
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Technology | December 21, 2022
A new paradigm for nonprofit programming
Because people's lives and contexts keep changing, nonprofit programmes need to constantly iterate to factor in new information. Technology and real-time data can play a big role here.
by Temina Madon | 7 min read
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Scale | December 13, 2022
Case study: Scaling impact with an external consultant
How can bringing on an external consultant help scale a nonprofit's impact? This case study reveals what nonprofits and funders should consider.
by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 9 min read
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Fundraising & Communications | December 2, 2022
Case study: Getting your nonprofit communications right
Everything you need to know to get started on your communications journey. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what you need to be mindful of.
by Devanshi Vaid, Halima Ansari | 11 min read
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Technology | November 30, 2022
Is social media good for democracy?
Democracy's complex relationship with social media is characterised by increased political polarisation, violence, and populism.
by Lisa Oswald, Philipp Lorenz-Spreen, Ralph Hertwig, Stephan Lewandowsky | 3 min read
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Technology | November 9, 2022
Digital transformation 101: A guide for nonprofits
Here are some guidelines for nonprofit leaders who want to leverage tech better but don’t always know how to go about it.
by Shobhit Mathur | 5 min read
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Philanthropy & CSR | November 4, 2022
Volunteer engagement 101
If done right, volunteering can be win-win for both the volunteers and nonprofit organisations. Here are five steps to get you started.
by Toral Parmar | 3 min read
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