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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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