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November 25, 2020

Surviving a leadership transition

Succession planning in the social sector can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.

by Prabhir Correa | 7 min read

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September 04, 2020

Looking to join a nonprofit board?

Here are some questions to ask yourself.

by Aarti Madhusudan | 3 min read

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August 06, 2020

The changing nature of nonprofit boards

The corporatisation of nonprofit boards is diminishing the impact civil society is able to achieve.

by Amitabh Behar | 7 min read

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July 01, 2020

Keeping your nonprofit out of trouble

Nine things nonprofits should be mindful of when complying with CSR and FCRA regulations.

by Tanaya Jagtiani | 5 min read

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June 23, 2020

How to write a winning proposal

A tried and tested guide to successful fundraising.

by Maharshi Vaishnav, Safeena Husain | 6 min read

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February 14, 2020

Budget 2020 has bad news for the social sector

The Union Budget of 2020 has made it even more difficult to set up and run a charitable institution in India.

by Noshir Dadrawala | 2 min read

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January 22, 2020

The laws that govern India's nonprofits

As a nonprofit working in India, here are 10 things you should know about the current legal framework.

by Tanaya Jagtiani | 6 min read

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November 27, 2019

Building better workplaces

A practical guide on moving beyond basic legal compliance efforts to make workplaces more gender-inclusive.

by Vandita Morarka | 6 min read

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October 30, 2019

Your board is only as good as you want it to be

In most cases, a board’s contribution to an organisation is determined by the CEO’s ask of it. Here's how you can engage them beyond just compliance.

by Aarti Madhusudan | 3 min read

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July 10, 2019

Budget 2019: What it means for the social sector

The Union Budget announced on 5th July was a mixed bag for the sector, with stringent announcements around taxation and the introduction of a 'social stock exchange'.

by Noshir Dadrawala | 4 min read

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