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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.

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
Classroom with school uniform wearing children-development impact bonds
February 4, 2021
“How can finance lead to more sustainable impact?”
Abha Thorat Shah and Saleem Khan of British Asian Trust talk about the appetite for social finance in India and what it takes to build a robust ecosystem around it.
by Sharanya Menon, Smarinita Shetty | 6 min read
fundraising challenges-person running on a treadmill
February 3, 2021
The fundraising challenges plaguing Indian nonprofits
A new study finds that the key fundraising challenges Indian nonprofits face are building strategy and attracting new donors.
by Morry Rao Hermón | 4 min read
Aerial shot of Tungabhadra dam in karnataka
December 18, 2020
Using debt for impact
Debt financing is crucial for impact enterprises, yet it remains inaccessible to many.
by Sudy Sampathkumar, Sam Whittemore, Ramraj Pai | 5 min read
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