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February 25, 2020
The 3Cs of collaboration
Social sector players recognise the power of collective action, but few are able to practice it. Here's what they need to do.
by
Kashyap Shah
,
Pritha Venkatachalam
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4 min read
October 16, 2018
From ‘chequebook giving’ to bold philanthropy
This type of bold philanthropy has been gathering momentum in India, and emerging philanthropists can use these models to inform their own giving.
by
Pritha Venkatachalam
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6 min read
June 27, 2018
Getting problem-solving right
In the absence of a clear definition of a problem and the parameters for success, attempting to solve for it can get complicated and yield little or no results.
by
Shamik Trehan
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5 min read
February 7, 2018
Societal platforms: Reimagining development
Given the complexity of social problems, it’s time we addressed social problems through open, technology-enabled ecosystems where innovators can co-create a wide array of rapidly scalable solutions.
by
Sahana Jose
,
Sanjay Purohit
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3 min read
February 1, 2018
Impact is not limited to big philanthropy
In the absence of an ecosystem to guide them, small and first-time givers are often unsure of when, how and how much to give. Taking that first step is important because every bit counts.
by
Rati Forbes
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5 min read
May 18, 2017
Teamwork makes the dream work
Collaborative models can deliver great results if managed efficiently and sensitively. EdelGive Foundation’s experience leading a USD 7 million coalition offers insights into the art of making multiple stakeholders work for common outcomes.
by
Vidya Shah
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4 min read
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