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Technology
Integrating tech in government systems: What nonprofits must consider
Madhi Foundation's journey reveals the value of consensus building and judicious data use in enabling tech integration in government systems.
by Derrek Xavier, Sneha Philip | 8 min read

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Leadership & Talent
Case study: The importance of investing in people and culture
Building a people-centric work culture leads to organisational growth for nonprofits. Makkala Jagriti's experience in effective internal capacity building shows how.
by Saba Kohli Dave, Devanshi Vaid | 10 min read
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Climate Emergency
Lessons from designing impact assessments for clean tech
Here are some key considerations for designing impact assessment studies to understand clean technology implementation and address barriers to its adoption.
by Divya Gaur, Priyatam Yasaswi | 7 min read
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Technology
Case study: Building a robust data management system
Data is an integral resource for nonprofits, yet many struggle with it. Safa India's journey reveals the potential of sound data management and what it takes to develop a system for it.
by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 9 min read
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Leadership & Talent
Why are grassroots nonprofits not able to scale easily?
Grassroots organisations in India face challenges in financial management and leadership development, and with technology and government policies. Here's how they can scale.
by Rakesh Swami, Rajika Seth | 5 min read
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Examining the state of evidence for Sustainable Development Goals
Having crossed the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, here are five key reflections on the state of evidence for all 17 SDGs.
by Zafeer Ravat, Dr Martin Bruder | 4 min read
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Programme | August 8, 2024
Making social change viable for young people
A programme with a narrative that empowers and inspires young people and a design that embeds their needs within it is key to engaging today's youth.
by Srishti Gupta, Rajika Seth | 6 min read
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Technology | August 1, 2024
IDR Explains | Digital public infrastructure (DPI)
In just nine minutes and four questions, get an introduction to DPI in India—what it means, how it’s used, who governs it, and some challenges it faces.
by India Development Review | 9 min read
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Fundraising & Communications | July 24, 2024
A guide to digital crowdfunding for nonprofits
From selecting the right platform to setting achievable targets, here's what nonprofits should keep in mind when designing their digital crowdfunding campaigns.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
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Technology | July 23, 2024
When and how to adopt new tech tools
The ever-changing digital landscape requires civil society organisations to adapt to new tech and data practices. Here are some ways they can navigate this.
by Bárbara Paes, Cathy Richards | 7 min read
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Technology | July 19, 2024
Nonprofit tech adoption: Maintaining the human touch
Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.
by Derrek Xavier | 7 min read
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Leadership & Talent | July 12, 2024
Uncovering the productivity challenges of India’s fieldworkers
Productive fieldworkers are critical for nonprofits in India, yet their challenges often go unrecognised and unsupported. What are these challenges, and how can we address them?
by Indresh Sharma, Rajika Seth, Tejas Pahlajani | 7 min read
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Fundraising & Communications | July 10, 2024
Investing in communications as a culture and a capacity
Effective communications is critical for nonprofits, yet it rarely receives the support it needs. What can funders do to help nonprofits tell their stories better?
by Sahana Jose | 6 min read
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Programme | July 9, 2024
A case for building research capacities at the grassroots
Frontline workers and grassroots organisations routinely collect data but lack the resources to analyse and put it to use. Why is this a problem, and what can be done to address it?
by Aarohi Damle | 8 min read
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Technology | June 20, 2024
Getting started with WhatsApp chatbots
WhatsApp chatbots can help organisations collect data and manage relationships with communities. But nonprofits should be mindful of when to use them, and what they can and cannot do.
by Tejas Mahajan | 6 min read
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Diversity & Inclusion | June 6, 2024
Enabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces
How can India's private sector tackle its lack of disability inclusion? Two DEI leaders present a roadmap for change.
by Derrek Xavier | 6 min read
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