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Board & Governance

A crowd protesting at Jantar Mantar - civil society

February 07, 2019

The challenge for civil society

"The strength of civil society institutions needs to be built up as a balancing force between the state and market institutions... Let us not be supplicants for leftovers from the government or corporate tables."

by Vijay Mahajan | 5 min read

CEO

January 09, 2019

Managing an 'inherited' board

Incoming CEOs do not just inherit the organisation's staff and programmes, but also its board. Here are some tips to make the best of the new CEO-board relationship.

by Aarti Madhusudan | 5 min read

Closeup of a bill

October 17, 2018

How GST affects nonprofits

Navigating your way through GST requirements as a nonprofit can be tricky. Here’s a primer on how GST laws apply to you, either as a provider or buyer of goods and services.

by Noshir Dadrawala | 4 min read

A man pointing at some post its and explaining them

September 04, 2018

How to run a more effective board meeting

A typical board meeting is an unending barrage of information-heavy presentations. It's time to take stock of how we conduct board meetings, and how to make the most out of them.

by Luis Miranda | 6 min read

Several people sitting on chairs and talking

August 07, 2018

The will to be governed

Founders show a reluctance to be governed, and so when building a board, they often don't look beyond compliant members. But to have a board that challenges you along with supporting you is key for any organisation.

by Aarti Madhusudan | 4 min read

boardroom

July 16, 2018

Nonprofit web comic | 'Bored'room

There's always that one board member...

by Grantland | 1 min read

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May 08, 2018

Nonprofit boards: Three practices to ensure good governance

A strong board is a critical part of a robust nonprofit governance system; here are some ways to go about building one for your organisation.

by Shankar Venkateswaran | 5 min read

Red Files

March 20, 2018

Five tips to manage your finances better

Nonprofits can make significant savings in time and effort when they streamline their finances and create a culture of accountability within their various teams.

by Uthara Narayanan | 5 min read

Jigsaw nonprofit policy

August 22, 2017

The how and why of drafting good nonprofit policy

Noshir Dadrawala and Meher Gandevia explain how organisations can put together a good nonprofit policy and why it is important to do so.

by Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) | 3 min read

Business Colleagues Together Teamwork Working Office fist bumping

August 16, 2017

How to become an engaged board member

The relationship between a board member and nonprofit is often hard to navigate. Here are a few tips on how to make it work from someone who has worn both hats.

by Swati Apte | 3 min read

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