Fundraising | India Development Review

April 08, 2019

Negotiating your raise

A step-by-step guide on how to effectively use Bollywood films to help you negotiate your salary raise.

Primary school student girls in a classroom in Rajasthan-DIBs

February 21, 2019

To DIB or not to DIB

A relatively new approach to development funding, DIBs come with a number of challenges. It's important to understand which contexts and sectors lend themselves to a successful DIB.

by Vikram Gandhi | 7 min read

November 19, 2018

How to appear broke ‘enough’ on your next donor visit

Twelve foolproof ideas to show your donors exactly how much in need of money you are.

by India Development Review | 2 min read

October 08, 2018

12 Disney gifs that describe your nonprofit life

Because Disney makes everything - including your work-related anxiety - more palatable.

by India Development Review | 1 min read

A light bulb with a dart right in the middle

September 18, 2018

India’s impact capital vacuum—and what to do about it

Impact investing used to focus on supporting enterprises across the spectrum, but today most are primarily channeling capital towards scalable and financially sustainable business models only.

by Gagandeep Bakshi, Sameer Gaud | 3 min read

September 17, 2018

Grant proposal answers if nonprofits were brutally honest-Part II

We have all had to fill never-ending grant proposals, and we have all wanted to answer them with complete honesty. Well, here is a taste of what that would look like.

by NonprofitAF | 4 min read

September 03, 2018

Nonprofit flow chart | Will you get funding?

Ever wondered what goes on while you are waiting to hear on your funding request? Here is a handy flow chart to help you get through those long hours, and evaluate whether you are going to succeed this time.

by India Development Review | 1 min read

August 23, 2018

Funding the atypical

There is a very important role that smaller organisations—the ones that don’t fit conventional moulds—play in the development of our country. We need to expand our view of what we can and should support.

by Nimesh Sumati | 4 min read

August 08, 2018

Nonprofit web comic | Successful fundraising

Securing funding can be stressful, but this comic strip shows you the most compelling way to go about it.

by Grantland | 1 min read

June 25, 2018

10 GIFs that hit your fundraising feels

Sometimes, the most painful experiences can also be the funniest. And so it is with fundraising. These GIFs exemplify it all--anger, frustration, joy, and above all, humour.

by Wethos | 1 min read

June 04, 2018

Four Venn diagrams that perfectly describe nonprofit life

All your pain points captured neatly in four illustrations.

by India Development Review | 1 min read

A group of young Indian girls in school uniform playing in a classroom

May 30, 2018

Why funding beyond the programme is a two way street

It takes two to make non-programmatic investments become a reality in the nonprofit sector. While funders must support sustainability and scaleability of programmes, so must organisations actively communicate what they need.

by Shridhar Venkat | 3 min read

May 23, 2018

Raising money through online channels – How to get it right

Raising money through your website vs crowdfunding – Here’s why these aren’t ‘either-or’ options, and how, when used together, they can work wonders for your nonprofit.

by Dhaval Udani | 5 min read

April 30, 2018

Nonprofit funding: Buying a cake and restricting it too

When it comes to nonprofit funding, donors can be a little (too) specific about where their money can and cannot go. Imagine what a bakery would be like if it had the same funding restrictions as nonprofits.

by Vu Le | 2 min read

March 05, 2018

Grant proposal answers if nonprofits were brutally honest

Here's a radical idea: What if you could say what you truly wanted to on every grant proposal and still get funded? Sure, it sounds a bit far-fetched, but we can all dream. Right?

by NonprofitAF | 3 min read

February 15, 2018

The power of pooling philanthropic funds

Deployed well, this form of funding offers multiple advantages. Here is a quick guide to understand the various options available and find the one that best matches your requirements.

by Gautam John, Reshma Anand | 4 min read

February 14, 2018

Use evidence to make funding decisions

New funders entering the social sector must ensure that their money is put to good use; evidence-informed decision making is one way to ensure greater impact.

by Shubh Sharma | 4 min read

February 05, 2018

Nonprofit flow chart | Will I get funding?

There are many tools to help us improve our decisions: flow charts, 2X2 matrices, decision trees, and so on. Here's one to help you decide whether or not to pursue a funder. Caution: Use at your own risk.

by India Development Review | 1 min read

Scrabble letters spelling out the word money

October 19, 2017

Fundraising 101: Four steps you can take today

Everyone knows just how hard it is to raise money. There are, however, a few key essentials that one must learn and master in order to become successful at fundraising.

by Pooja Taparia | 5 min read

September 25, 2017

If your fundraising woes were iconic cricket moments

Does fundraising have you stumped? You’re not alone. These cricketers also know what it’s like to win some and lose some.

by India Development Review | 1 min read

Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

July 28, 2017

15 utterly insane fundraising ideas people actually thought would work

We’ve all encountered people who, with no prior experience, believe they can help you do your job. This list mocks those well meaning Americans, whose fundraising ‘ideas’ are sometimes harder to deal with than the task of fundraising itself.

by Wild Apricot | 2 min read

July 19, 2017

Why the rights way makes sense

Although its impact might not be visible in the short-term, rights-based work deserves to be supported because of the systemic change it seeks to achieve.

by Puja Marwaha | 4 min read

July 06, 2017

Why fundraising must go digital

Digitisation is rapidly changing the nature of retail fundraising, making it easier for small and big nonprofits to raise money from across the world. It’s time for us to take it seriously.

by Ingrid Srinath | 4 min read

illustration with stick figures in which one figure is announcing 'let's do this' to three other figures

July 03, 2017

The startup playbook

This guide captures lessons learned from years of investing in startups; and, it is just as relevant to social organisations. Read about converting a good idea into a great product, the CEO’s job, hiring talent, fundraising, growth and more.

by Sam Altman | 3 min read

June 21, 2017

Seven things every entrepreneur should know when pitching to impact investors

No matter how successful your product or service is, pitching your social business to investors is always daunting. Fortunately there are small yet important steps you can take to better represent your vision.

by Shloka Nath | 3 min read

June 02, 2017

Nailing that last minute proposal: The only guide you’ll ever need

Staying back late at work to finish a last minute proposal? Well, you're not alone. Here are some tips and tricks to help you smile through the ordeal.

by Akhil Paliath | 3 min read

May 30, 2017

Are you ready for RBF?

Results-based financing has been generating a lot of interest in India in recent times. Here’s a seven-point checklist for nonprofits and funders to assess whether this model fits their requirements or not.

by Divya Pamnani | 3 min read

May 11, 2017

Retail Giving: The power of many

Tired of jumping through CSR hoops and navigating foundation mazes to raise funds? Time to focus your energies on individual givers who bring a host of unique opportunities to your nonprofit.

by Ingrid Srinath | 4 min read

April 24, 2017

Fundraising from new age philanthropists

A new breed of philanthropists is emerging--do you have what it takes to engage with them successfully? Here’s a four-step guide to help you fundraise effectively from these up-and-coming donors.

by Alison Bukhari | 3 min read