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July 16, 2026
Who belongs on your board
The best nonprofit boards combine complementary skills and diverse perspectives, not just familiar faces. Here are six board profiles that can help build a stronger organisation.
by
Aarti Madhusudan
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5 min read
July 15, 2026
A social business model for Lucknow’s chikankari artisans
Despite their intricate handiwork, women in Lucknow’s chikankari industry often lack market access and a steady income. From skilling to vendor connections, here’s how a nonprofit built a sustainable enterprise for artisans.
by
Vibha Mishra
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7 min read
July 10, 2026
SUPPORTED BY KOITA FOUNDATION
What does it take to embed AI in government systems?
Three nonprofits share lessons from building and deploying AI solutions for India’s public institutions.
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India Development Review
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10 min read
June 25, 2026
Why disability remains overlooked by funders
Disability work receives less than 1 percent of CSR funding in India. A new report explains how the sector can respond to this gap.
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India Development Review
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4 min read
June 19, 2026
Lessons from working in the Northeast India
A non-local nonprofit shares insights from their solar electrification programme, on why trust and local partnership matter more to work in Northeast India.
by
Harsh Tiwari
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5 min read
June 18, 2026
The new logic of CSR funding in India
CSR capital in India is at an all time high, but reaching it now demands a different kind of approach.
by
Shruti Bharath
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Tushti Chakraborty
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6 min read
June 11, 2026
The hard lesson for outsiders
The outsider can raise resources, map the failures, and design the ‘perfect’ programme. But none of it will land until the community decides whether and how to receive it.
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Vijayaragavan Prabakaran
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5 min read
June 3, 2026
Is flexible funding the key to unlocking nonprofit innovation?
Flexible funding can help nonprofits invest in talent, technology, and innovation—the building blocks of scale and lasting impact.
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Shubham Bansal
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Varun Aggarwal
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6 min read
June 2, 2026
SUPPORTED BY PROJECT TECH4DEV
Making sense of AI in the social sector
How are nonprofits using AI, and what barriers remain? Here are a few key insights on building and deploying AI on the ground.
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Ashana Shukla
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6 min read
May 20, 2026
Founder outsider: Running a women-led nonprofit in Mizoram
In the northeastern state’s rigid and male-dominated social sector, a nonprofit tackles biases against women leaders and young people.
by
Rebek Lalruatdiki Khiangte
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5 min read
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