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Fundraising & Communications

A window into the funding and fundraising landscape in India, the challenges facing nonprofits, and how organisations can communicate more effectively.

Gavel on desk-FCRA
May 12, 2022
FCRA: The background, the myths, and the facts
Read about the April 2022 FCRA Supreme Court ruling, and how it affects Indian nonprofits.
by Sanjay Agarwal | 6 min read
Suitcases stacked together-philanthropists
April 20, 2022
Looking East: Tapping into Southeast Asian diaspora giving
What are the myths about philanthropy in Asia, and how can we start tapping into diaspora giving?
by Aravindan Srinivasan, Naina Subberwal Batra | 5 min read
Women applauding at a gathering-FCRA
February 9, 2022
FCRA in 2022: How we got here, and what it means
From a brief history of the FCRA amendments to their consequences and how they affect you—here’s everything you need to know about FCRA in 2022.
by Ingrid Srinath | 6 min read
A ten rupee note being exchanged from one hand to another against a blurred background with flowers. Here's what you need to know about tax exemptions, FCRA rules, and more, if you plan to raise money through a crowdfunding platform.
November 26, 2021
A guide to tax-efficient crowdfunding for individuals
Here's what you need to know about tax exemptions, FCRA rules, and more, if you plan to raise money through a crowdfunding platform.
by Dhaval Udani | 5 min read
A woman looking at her computer screen in office. As a fundraiser, having a systematic approach to fundraising helps
September 28, 2021
Yes, we will give you the money
A day in the life of a fundraising professional who helps mobilise money for a nonprofit from a wide range of funders.
by Lakshmi Menon | 6 min read
Stack of files with papers-FCRA
September 24, 2021
Growing anxiety around FCRA renewals
Nonprofits are experiencing uncertainty about the status of FCRA renewals. Here’s what can be done to ensure that their operations continue smoothly.
by Shipra Singh, Ved Arya | 4 min read
an aanganwadi worker video calling a group of women beneficiaries on a smartphone for telecounselling-COVID-19 awareness campaigns
September 16, 2021
“We cannot have a one-size-fits-all communication strategy”
Evidence-based and community-centric communication can prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation in a crisis.
by Sohini Bhattacharya | 7 min read
Image of a finger of the left hand on number 9 on a calculator and finger of the right hand on a while sheet_Mohamed Hassan-section 80G of income tax act
June 18, 2021
Understanding updates to Section 80G of the Income Tax Act
A recent amendment to Section 80G of the Income Tax Act introduces new compliance measures that could hinder future fundraising for nonprofits.
by Ritu Jain, Ravi Bagaria | 3 min read
women sitting in a circle participating in a game that promotes family wellness-human rights projects
April 22, 2021
Getting human rights work funded
Fifteen people working on issues spanning child rights, labour rights, and gender justice share the fundraising and funding strategies they have tried and tested, and what they have learnt.
by Rukmini Datta | 6 min read
Graphic of a judge passing a judgement with his gavel-CSR Act
February 9, 2021
New amendments to the CSR Act: All you need to know
The amendments to the CSR Rules have officially been passed by the Government of India. Here's a comprehensive list of their implications on corporates and nonprofits.
by Samheeta Rao | 6 min read
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