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FCRA
August 6, 2025
Making acquisitions work for nonprofits
What happens when a nonprofit gets acquired? UnLtd India’s story offers a rare look at how crisis can lead to reinvention, and what it takes to make such a move work.
by
Akhil Shahani
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7 min read
July 16, 2025
Reimagining fundraising for nonprofits
Nonprofits must invest in fundraising capacity to build resilience. An impact study of 11 nonprofits shows how investments in fundraising can be a smart, high-return strategy.
by
Poonam Choksi
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5 min read
May 29, 2025
What the new FCRA amendments mean
Learn how the 2025 FCRA amendments impact nonprofits, especially those engaged in publication.
by
Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP)
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3 min read
November 2, 2023
Indian philanthropy needs to step up
As more nonprofits lose their FCRA licenses, fundraising is becoming increasingly challenging. Here’s how Indian philanthropists and funders can help fill the gap.
by
Rishabh Lalani
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6 min read
October 16, 2023
This nonprofit life Ep 24 | Cancel culture
A cartoon series that captures the joys and travails of life in the development sector.
by
Rachita Vora
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2 min read
August 11, 2023
Who loses when FCRA licences get cancelled?
As nonprofits in India continue to lose their FCRA licences, the impact is being felt most sharply by their staff, the people they serve, and society at large.
by
Rajika Seth
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Smarinita Shetty
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9 min read
August 9, 2023
Flowchart: Will you lose your FCRA licence?
Are you certain you’re safe?
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India Development Review
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2 min read
September 6, 2022
Building trust in the social sector
What can be done to mitigate the trust deficit and enable a more supportive ecosystem for India’s social impact sector?
by
Ruth A Shapiro
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4 min read
August 19, 2022
Doing good in Asia: Challenges and opportunities
The Doing Good Index 2022 presents the post-pandemic state of civil society in Asia and highlights pathways for collaboration between the public, private, and social sector.
by
Derrek Xavier
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7 min read
August 4, 2022
Returnable grants: Securing the financially vulnerable
The returnable grant offers an interest-free solution that can help India's economically vulnerable withstand pandemic-induced financial shocks.
by
Noshir Dadrawala
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Evans Rebello
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5 min read
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