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    Children studying in rural classroom_OBF
    April 23, 2025
    Making outcomes-based financing work for every learner
    Outcomes-based financing can boost learning outcomes, but without intentional design, it risks excluding marginalised learners. Here's how to build inclusion in OBF models.
    by Dayoung Lee | 5 min read
    Children engaged in creative drawing_social sector
    April 18, 2025
    Invest in the arts for social change
    The role of the arts in India’s development sector remains limited to sporadic efforts. Here’s why that needs to change and how funders can lead the way.
    by Raghu Gullapalli | 5 min read
    Women working at construction site_labour code
    March 28, 2025
    Do India’s labour codes address informal workers’ needs?
    India’s new labour codes aim to streamline regulations and protections, but their impact on informal workers remains uncertain.
    by Pankil Goswami | 6 min read
    Group discussion at a rural setting_impact evaluations
    March 20, 2025
    Six tips to share null impacts of development programmes
    Impact evaluations don’t always show success. When results are null or negative, communicating them can be tricky. Here’s how to do it effectively.
    by Sebastian Martinez | 3 min read
    Women artisans painting colourful blocks_capacity building
    March 13, 2025
    What nonprofits need from capacity building programmes
    Nonprofits in India face many barriers to capacity building. Based on insights from more than 100 nonprofits, a report by Social Lens suggests ways to improve programmes and build effective support.
    by Manjula Ramakrishnan, Shreya Khedia, Vijaya Balaji | 4 min read
    Ambassa railway station in Tripura.
    February 14, 2025
    How to sustain and scale a nonprofit in Tripura
    To survive and grow, nonprofits in Tripura must collaborate with the local government. Flexible planning and innovative hiring practices are just as crucial.
    by Sujit Ghosh | 6 min read
    Given the growing importance of data in their day-to-day operations, a strong grasp of data protection laws can act as a shield for civil organisations, protecting them from potential legal challenges.
    February 12, 2025
    Data protection compliance: A guide for nonprofits
    India's data protection regulations govern how organisations handle, process, and protect personal data. Here's how nonprofits can ensure compliance with these laws.
    by Medha Garg | 11 min read
    A woman in Nagaland in a workshop_entreprenuership development
    February 11, 2025
    Learn about Nagaland before investing in its development
    Nagaland’s hilly terrain, sparse population, and people’s preference for government jobs make entrepreneurship development challenging for nonprofits.
    by Neikule Doulo | 6 min read
    three women working in a co-working space in Delhi, India--AI for nonprofits
    December 24, 2024
    Are Indian nonprofits ready for AI?
    As AI adoption spikes globally, GivingTuesday conducted a survey to assess how well Indian nonprofits have adapted to this fast-growing technology. Here's what they found.
    by India Development Review | 6 min read
    A group of women sitting in a row_collaborating with government
    December 18, 2024
    Why nonprofits should work with state governments
    Nonprofits in India bridge service delivery gaps and drive social change. Collaborating with state governments can help them amplify their impact.
    by Mathu Shalini, Aparna Dwivedi | 7 min read
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