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Philanthropy & CSR

January 4, 2021
Love, not log frames
Philanthropy needs an overhaul, from narrow illusions of control to promoting empathy and agency.
by Gautam John | 4 min read
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December 18, 2020
The ease of doing good in India
Understanding how governments and philanthropy can create an environment to drive capital into the social sector. 
by Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Ruth A Shapiro | 6 min read
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November 11, 2020
Five things we need from businesses right now
In the aftermath of the pandemic, here's how businesses can help build sustainable and resilient systems.
by Anna Warrington, Hansika Singh | 8 min read
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October 20, 2020
Leave no household behind
Access to basic entitlements is a critical safety net for vulnerable communities.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 5 min read
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August 21, 2020
What will it take to prioritise climate change?
From engaging new champions, to promoting local narratives, here’s how we can strengthen action on climate change mitigation.
by Moutushi Sengupta | 6 min read
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August 12, 2020
A guide for philanthropists
As philanthropists and foundations play a critical role in COVID-19 recovery, here are a few principles they must keep front and centre.
by Deepali Khanna | 5 min read
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August 11, 2020
Making CSR portals work
From listening to your donors to focusing on ground-level data, here are learnings from Rajasthan on using CSR funds more strategically.
by Steven Walker | 4 min read
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July 30, 2020
Supporting nonprofits beyond the crisis
Funding for both nonprofits and companies has been severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. To survive, it is important that they find common ground to work together.
by Vidya Shah | 7 min read
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July 10, 2020
Making virtual volunteering work
What corporates and nonprofits can do to make employee engagement effective during COVID-19.
by Aarti Madhusudan, Shalabh Sahai | 3 min read
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July 7, 2020
How to think about CSR post-lockdown
Five things that companies could consider doing in order to make meaningful impact in their communities.
by Murugan Vasudevan | 5 min read
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