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

Ecosystem Development

How evidence can contribute to effective policymaking

Policymakers and implementers haven't fully embraced evidence based on research. Here's how to better link such evidence with policy decisions.

by David de Ferranti | 6 min read

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Bridging the gap between education and learning

The ASER 2023 survey findings indicate that India's education system needs to account for the creativity, aspirations, and digital literacy of its youth to ensure that years of schooling translate into lifelong learning.

by Annette Francis | 6 min read

Philanthropy & CSR

SUPPORTED BY ATECF

“A philanthropist’s job is to connect the dots and build synergies”

Rekha Koita, co-founder of Koita Foundation, talks about her journey as a philanthropist and shares her excitement about the future of giving in India.

by India Development Review | 2 min read

Ecosystem Development

SUPPORTED BY ATECF

Case study: Organisational development at the grassroots

This case study outlines how instituting formal structures, policies, and processes can influence the operations and impact of a grassroots nonprofit.

by Jasmine Bal | 9 min read

Philanthropy & CSR

SUPPORTED BY ATECF

“As a philanthropist, it is your failures that shape you”

Amit Chandra, co-founder of ATE Chandra Foundation, discusses his life as a philanthropist, speaks about his values and anxieties, and shares some lessons for his peers.

by India Development Review | 2 min read

Supported by HUF

A social sector playbook: The time has come

To scale social impact models, we should turn proven processes and principles into a cross-sector code.

by Anantika Singh | 4 min read

GROUND UP. Bite-sized stories from the grassroots.

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a group of women walking down a hospital corridor--interactive service design

Programme | February 16, 2024

Making interactive design work for social impact

The products and services that nonprofits deliver are crucial to addressing social challenges, so their design matters. Here's what Noora Health learned from using simulations for service delivery.

by Nupoor Rajkumar, Pranav Bidwe | 6 min read

a painting of a lighthouse on a cliff with clouds-sabbaticals

Leadership & Talent | February 6, 2024

The importance of sabbaticals in the social sector

Extended time off plays a vital role in making leaders and organisations more resilient. Nonprofits need more of it.

by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Smarinita Shetty | 10 min read

People climbing down a flight of stairs of a building with a mural of Babasaheb Ambedkar--constitutional values

Programme | January 30, 2024

How to build constitutional values at the grassroots

Here's how civil society and the government can ensure that constitutional values get translated into their work with communities on ground.

by Halima Ansari, Saba Kohli Dave | 7 min read

a sikh farmer in a rice field_open source technology

Technology | January 24, 2024

Tapping into open-source technology for sustainable agriculture

For organisations working on promoting regenerative farming practices, reliable data is crucial. Here’s how open-source software can make the process of data collection easier and more cost-effective.

by Anusha Meher Bhargava | 6 min read

a boy holds the lid of a tin as a woman looks at him, with sacks in the background--livelihoods

Programme | January 23, 2024

Lessons from a livelihoods pilot in Guinea

BRAC’s Graduation Approach has been used to build livelihoods for those in extreme poverty. Here are lessons from its application in restoring the livelihoods of a community relocated due to mining.

by Anton Simanowitz | 6 min read

two men standing in an urban colony-active citizens

Programme | December 14, 2023

Lessons from building active citizens in Mumbai’s M-East ward

Learn what it takes to nurture grassroots leaders in urban settlements where welfare policies fail to reach those who need them the most.

by Yasmin Mulla, Geetanjali Jha Chakraborty | 6 min read

men pulling out a boat together from the ocean-community volunteering

Leadership & Talent | December 13, 2023

Optimising volunteer engagement: Five tips for nonprofits

The right messaging and terms of engagement can drive more people to volunteering and public service.

by Sam Ninan Koshy | 8 min read

teacher laughing with student-education

Programme | December 6, 2023

A for Attitude: Behaviour change and the school education system

School administrators and teachers are learning new techniques of self-reflection and communication to improve learning outcomes.

by Swaha Sahoo | 8 min read

a woman holding a placard that says "volunteers needed"_fundraising

Fundraising & Communications | November 24, 2023

Practical tips to design an effective fundraising campaign

A guide for nonprofits on how to raise funds by leveraging the spirit of giving during cultural events and festivals.

by Kavita Mathew | 7 min read

a class of girls with their hands raised--participatory research

Monitoring & Evaluation | November 23, 2023

Lessons from participatory research in Jharkhand

Those with whom research is conducted are usually seen as sources, not users, of data. What happens when findings are shared with the participants of a research project?

by Akshita Sharma | 7 min read

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