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For social change to be truly transformative, we must face complexity head-on. This calls for nonprofits to build alliances, nurture solidarity, and choose depth over scale.

New research indicates that everyday givers contribute one-third of nonprofit funding, but only a fraction of nonprofits actively engage them. How can this change?

What do we stand to lose when we privilege data science over human understanding?

Amid uncertainty and shifting priorities, philanthropy’s most powerful tool may be patience and providing long-term, flexible capital that helps nonprofits innovate, adapt, and lead from within.

Nonprofits face mounting pressures, but their strength lies in their diversity. Leveraging this diversity will be key to the survival of the social sector in India.

CSR funding continues to favour quick wins and visible outcomes, leaving little room for the research and sustained effort that environmental conservation truly requires.

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.

Based on insights from grantmakers, these five essentials will help you navigate the maze of writing an effective grant proposal.

A three-year study reveals how nonprofits used MacKenzie Scott’s unrestricted grants and how the funding influenced their resource allocation, leadership, and impact.

Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, talks about the new era of philanthropy in India, centring communities, and the value of failure.