September 18, 2017

Indian miniatures on life in the social sector

Miniature painting in India dates back to as early as the 11th century. And yet, the scenes they depict hold relevance today. Especially for those of us working in social impact.

by India Development Review

2 min read

1. The number of meeting invites in your calendar has you wondering:

2. What arguing with your ED has begun to sound like

3. How you spend your networking breaks at conferences

4. Sometimes, being second line leadership feels like

5. When you’re trying to explain institutionalised casteism to that one, overly eager funder

6. What your late night thoughts have begun to sound like

These comic strips originally appear on Royal Existentials and Inedible India – check them out for more.

Tags: Nonprofit Humour

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Indian miniatures on life in the social sector

Miniature painting in India dates back to as early as the 11th century. And yet, the scenes they depict hold relevance today. Especially for those of us working in social impact.

1. The number of meeting invites in your calendar has you wondering:

2. What arguing with your ED has begun to sound like

3. How you spend your networking breaks at conferences

4. Sometimes, being second line leadership feels like

5. When you’re trying to explain institutionalised casteism to that one, overly eager funder

6. What your late night thoughts have begun to sound like

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Indian miniatures on life in the social sector

Miniature painting in India dates back to as early as the 11th century. And yet, the scenes they depict hold relevance today. Especially for those of us working in social impact.

1. The number of meeting invites in your calendar has you wondering:

2. What arguing with your ED has begun to sound like

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3. How you spend your networking breaks at conferences

4. Sometimes, being second line leadership feels like

5. When you’re trying to explain institutionalised casteism to that one, overly eager funder

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6. What your late night thoughts have begun to sound like

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