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organisational culture
September 3, 2026
Everyone a fundraiser
How Pravah turned fundraising from a specialised function into a shared organisational responsibility.
by
Malavika Rachel Pavamani
,
Nayanika Das
,
Bhavi Barad
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7 min read
August 12, 2026
Can nonprofits create meaningful dialogue without a conference budget?
Here’s how grassroots organisations can run unconferences, a low-cost engagement model that removes institutional barriers and enables equal participation.
by
Ulfa Haneef Khwaja
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7 min read
July 24, 2026
What frontline social workers need to stay safe at work
Frontline social workers often work without adequate safety, fair pay, or psychosocial support. What would it take for organisations and funders to change that?
by
Aishwarya Bhuta
,
Tamanna Basu
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7 min read
October 31, 2025
Good intentions don’t scale, good systems do
Scaling impact isn’t about doing more, it’s about enabling others. Here's how decentralised delivery and shared ownership can drive scale.
by
Sudhir Subbaraman
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7 min read
June 3, 2025
Building team culture isn’t optional
A nonprofit co-founder reflects on how scaling rapidly unintentionally alienated employees, which led to cracks in organisational culture.
by
Vijayalakshmi Mohan
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7 min read
May 14, 2025
‘Women’s work’: Unpacking gender bias and inequality in nonprofits
Gender-based disparities and biases often manifest in work culture. Creating spaces for dialogue can provide support and drive more equitable practices.
by
Parijat Ghosh
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7 min read
October 16, 2024
SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT
The rewards of rest
Development sector leaders who took a sabbatical reported life-changing impacts on well-being and work.
by
Vishal Talreja
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8 min read
September 27, 2024
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
Case study: The importance of investing in people and organisational culture
Building a people-centric work culture leads to organisational growth for nonprofits. Makkala Jagriti's experience in effective internal capacity building shows how.
by
Saba Kohli Dave
,
Devanshi Vaid
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10 min read
March 14, 2024
SUPPORTED BY FF
What does it take to build a strong DEI culture in an organisation?
An implicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't enough. Here's what can be done to make DEI a key element of an organisation's culture.
by
Anita Limaye
,
Regina Khurana
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7 min read
February 6, 2024
SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT
The importance of sabbaticals in the social sector
Extended time off plays a vital role in making leaders and organisations more resilient. Nonprofits need more of it.
by
Joeanna Rebello Fernandes
,
Smarinita Shetty
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10 min read
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