social sector

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October 19, 2021
Universal principles to drive behaviour change
There is more common ground between the private and nonprofit sectors than we imagine. Insights from frontline teams reveal shared principles that can amplify impact.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 4 min read
Abbreviations artwork-nonprofit humour
October 18, 2021
Abbreviations for social impact
Tired of using acronyms? Here’s a version of them you might actually enjoy.
by Ayesha Marfatia | 2 min read
Mr Men and Little Miss Characters_IDR humour
September 13, 2021
Your Zoom colleagues as Mr Men and Little Miss characters
You don’t need to meet people in real life to know which character they resemble the most.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
image of a phone in the hands of someone attempting to type-technology for nonprofits
September 2, 2021
How to think about funding technology in the social sector
Funders need to broaden their approach to supporting technology, focusing as much on the tech ecosystem as they do on individual projects.
by Riah Forbes | 4 min read
Group of performers of the Marathi comedy show, Kay Boltay, in front of an audience. The group is made up of men and women. Nonprofits often fund arts as drivers of social change, adding predetermined meanings to the performance. This Marathi comedy programme sought to be different.
August 26, 2021
Art for social change: To what end?
The social sector typically uses art for awareness and behaviour change. Going against the grain, a Marathi comedy show emerges with some valuable lessons.
by Seema Nair | 6 min read
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June 30, 2021
Working with the government: Strategies for the social sector
A guide to working with government institutions for the social sector.
by Pranav Kumar Choudhary | 6 min read
Shakespeare illustration-donor
June 28, 2021
If Shakespeare was a donor in the social sector
Quotes from the Bard reimagined as motivational posters.
by Shreya Adhikari | 2 min read
conference room-CSR in India
June 17, 2021
How CSR decisions get taken in India
A closer look at the complex internal CSR decision making processes at companies, and their impact on the social sector.
by Anushree Parekh | 6 min read
Azra Mobin a social worker in Lukcnow helps s family arrange a cremation-COVID support
May 10, 2021
In close quarters with death, grief, and despair
A day in the life of a social worker in Lucknow, who is arranging cremations, counselling bereaved families, and helping COVID-19 patients find hospital beds.
by Azra Mobin | 5 min read
Hands pulling on a rope-nonprofits and COVID-19 relief
April 28, 2021
How you can support nonprofits in their COVID-19 relief efforts in 2021
A credible list of social sector organisations, whose COVID-19 relief efforts you can support.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
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