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Nonprofits share insights and lessons learnt from designing, developing, and implementing programmes across a range of thematic areas.

An old man using a phone_phone surveys
August 23, 2023
Best practices for conducting phone surveys
Learn effective strategies for conducting meaningful and personal phone surveys, that prioritise empathy and trust-building.
by Bhavya Khare | 5 min read
A gathering of women at an Anganwadi centre on the benefits of eating nutrtious foods with a display of various pulses, grains, and fruits_non-communicable diseases
June 22, 2023
Prioritising prevention of non-communicable diseases
In order to effectively curb the escalating burden of non-communicable diseases in a country as vast as India, a shift towards preventative interventions is crucial.
by Nalini R Saligram | 5 min read
Indian fishermen with net near the sea_resilient livelihood
June 14, 2023
Lessons on making livelihoods resilient
Based on insights from a study on building community resilience in a post-pandemic world, here are three key strategies for nonprofits in the livelihoods sector.
by India Development Review | 6 min read
tap running out of wtaer_resource allocation
June 9, 2023
Allocating scarce resources in the social sector
From figuring out goals to identifying potential trade-offs and constraints, here are some tips to keep in mind while allocating scarce resources.
by Leah Mwai, Sid Ravinutala | 4 min read
woman in saree cutting up a pink cloth-women entrepreneurs
May 18, 2023
Helping women entrepreneurs access finance: What it takes
Managing risks, enabling capacity building, and improving access to markets can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
by Derrek Xavier | 6 min read
rubicks cube-scalability
May 9, 2023
Solving the scalability puzzle
Lessons from a study based in Jharkhand and Maharashtra on scaling up empirically tested behavioural solutions.
by Arushi Malhotra, Sheral Shah | 6 min read
A man resting his hands on another man's shoulder from behind_gender programmes
January 10, 2023
Asking men not to be violent against women isn’t enough
Gender programmes that work with men to reduce violence against women must create safe spaces for them to discuss caste, religion, sexuality, and desires.
by Manak Matiyani | 7 min read
two women standing--nonprofit programme
December 21, 2022
A new paradigm for nonprofit programming
Because people's lives and contexts keep changing, nonprofit programmes need to constantly iterate to factor in new information. Technology and real-time data can play a big role here.
by Temina Madon | 7 min read
colourful lego blocks -- scaling nonprofit impact
December 13, 2022
Case study: Scaling impact with an external consultant
How can bringing on an external consultant help scale a nonprofit's impact? This case study reveals what nonprofits and funders should consider.
by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 9 min read
A hand holding a microphone - nonprofit communications
December 2, 2022
Case study: Getting your nonprofit communications right
Everything you need to know to get started on your communications journey. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what you need to be mindful of.
by Devanshi Vaid, Halima Ansari | 11 min read
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