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Philanthropy in India

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February 28, 2019

Philanthropy in India is growing: Fact or fiction?

Our sector is complicit in weaving tales around the 'Rise of Philanthropy' in India. But the gaping holes in data give us pause. Here's a closer look at what the numbers reveal.
by Smarinita Shetty | 6 min read
January 25, 2019

The social sector must recognise and talk about failure

With pressure to show returns on philanthropic capital, there's little room to discuss failure. In order to mitigate huge organisational and programmatic risk, a culture of admitting failure needs to be built.
by Rohini Nilekani | 3 min read
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January 10, 2019

It's time for CSR to invest in justice

With a direct link between violence and GDP, the cost of not working on access to justice is high. To really make a difference to our legal system, private sector money must invest in the rule of law.
by Gagan Sethi | 3 min read
December 19, 2018

IDR Shorts | Philanthropy's role in rights-based advocacy

Launching our podcast series that distils new ideas and research. We speak to Ingrid Srinath in our first episode.
by Sneha Philip | 1 min read
November 29, 2018

The opportunity for new philanthropy

Indian philanthropy needs to fund innovatively, take on riskier projects, and step in to fill the gaps that foreign philanthropy cannot.
by Pradeep Nair | 4 min read
November 23, 2018

Getting the best possible failures in philanthropy

Failures are an inevitable part of philanthropy, but we must ensure that when we do fail, they are good failures.
by Jen Ford Reedy | 5 min read
October 16, 2018

From 'chequebook giving' to bold philanthropy

This type of bold philanthropy has been gathering momentum in India, and emerging philanthropists can use these models to inform their own giving.
by Pritha Venkatachalam | 6 min read
September 29, 2018

11 last–minute things you can do to take part in DaanUtsav

Want to take part in the Daan Utsav and GivingTuesdayIndia celebrations next week but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry. Here are 11 easy and fun ways you can participate in one of the biggest giving festivals in India.
by Pushpa Aman Singh | 3 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
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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
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May 22, 2018

Where are the women in policy making?

While we have seen efforts to bolster the role of women in policy making across the government and private sector, the real solutions may ultimately come from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
by Manuraj Shunmugasundaram | 3 min read
April 19, 2018

It’s time for philanthropy to step back into institution building

Decreasing government investments have caused a decline in our institutions over the last three decades. It is up to philanthropy to reclaim its role in an area that is critical to our democracy.
by Anurag Behar | 3 min read
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March 22, 2018

The balance of power needs to change

Given the changing landscape of giving—including the evolving donor-grantee relationship—philanthropists will have to revisit their idea of what constitutes change and success.
by Jerome D’Souza | 3 min read
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February 01, 2018

Impact is not limited to big philanthropy

In the absence of an ecosystem to guide them, small and first-time givers are often unsure of when, how and how much to give. Taking that first step is important because every bit counts.
by Rati Forbes | 5 min read
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November 08, 2017

Philanthropy in India: Where are we today?

The recently launched ‘Philanthropy in India’ report offers a comprehensive overview of the country’s philanthropic sector. Read this article for an introduction to it, including who is giving, how much, to whom, and where there are still gaps.
by Chandrika Sahai | 3 min read
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