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people management
March 20, 2026
SUPPORTED BY FORBES FOUNDATION
Hiring for context, and not just skill
Practitioners share lessons on hiring for grassroots organisations, keeping values and community fit at the centre.
by
Rajika Seth
,
Rakesh Swami
|
6 min read
December 16, 2025
After 30 years in the social sector, why am I being told to leave?
A lack of projects and funding and shifts in hiring trends often lead to job insecurity for senior fieldworkers. The social sector must ensure space for grassroots expertise.
by
Udaysingh Makwana
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3 min read
October 30, 2024
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
Case study: Embedding capacity building into organisational culture
The need for nurturing organisational capacities is well-known, but how can a nonprofit integrate capacity building into its value system? Universe Simplified Foundation's journey presents a roadmap.
by
Derrek Xavier
,
Devanshi Vaid
|
10 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
|
10 min read
September 19, 2024
Why are grassroots nonprofits not able to scale easily?
Grassroots organisations in India face challenges in financial management and leadership development, and with technology and government policies. Here's how they can scale.
by
Rakesh Swami
,
Rajika Seth
|
5 min read
July 12, 2024
Uncovering the productivity challenges of India’s fieldworkers
Productive fieldworkers are critical for nonprofits in India, yet their challenges often go unrecognised and unsupported. What are these challenges, and how can we address them?
by
Indresh Sharma
,
Rajika Seth
,
Tejas Pahlajani
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7 min read
June 6, 2024
SUPPORTED BY FF
Enabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces
How can India's private sector tackle its lack of disability inclusion? Two DEI leaders present a roadmap for change.
by
Derrek Xavier
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6 min read
June 7, 2023
Mental health at work: What needs to change?
Raj Mariwala, director at Mariwala Health Initiative, and Santrupt Misra, director of Group HR at Aditya Birla Group, discuss how workplaces can impact an employee's mental well-being, and why both organisations and individuals must take responsibility of prioritising mental health in the workplace.
by
India Development Review
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6 min read
May 19, 2023
M&E does not have to be costly or complex
Sustaining effective monitoring and evaluation systems can be difficult. Here are four ways in which nonprofits can optimise M&E efforts.
by
Mia Jeong
,
Linh Vo
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4 min read
May 4, 2023
SUPPORTED BY ATECF
Case study: Getting nonprofit talent management right
Can a nonprofit build a strong team culture when strapped for resources? Arpan's talent management practices present a way forward.
by
Devanshi Vaid
,
Smarinita Shetty
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12 min read
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