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Fundraising & Communications

A window into the funding and fundraising landscape in India, the challenges facing nonprofits, and how organisations can communicate more effectively.

the office of navachar sansthan, a grassroots indian ngo, in rajasthan--grassroots
September 19, 2024
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
10 colourful post-it notes stuck on a white wall-digital crowdfunding
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
a tinted image of a microphone with a radio in the background--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
a blue and yellow wall with devnagri script--csr expenditure in india
June 4, 2024
What will the next 10 years of CSR look like?
Based on insights from leading CSR spenders in India, a recent report from Give Grants outlines the levers that will drive CSR over the next decade.
by Sumit Tayal | 7 min read
Forms and calculator_tax
May 23, 2024
What nonprofits need to know about Form 10BD
Any organisation with an 80G certificate needs to submit a donation statement to the Income Tax Department by filling form 10BD. Here's all you need to know about the form.
by Pacta | 4 min read
a woman holding a placard that says "volunteers needed"_fundraising
November 24, 2023
Practical tips to design an effective fundraising campaign
A guide for nonprofits on how to raise funds by leveraging the spirit of giving during cultural events and festivals.
by Kavita Mathew | 7 min read
hands holding an empty cheque-philanthropy in India
November 2, 2023
Indian philanthropy needs to step up
As more nonprofits lose their FCRA licenses, fundraising is becoming increasingly challenging. Here’s how Indian philanthropists and funders can help fill the gap.
by Rishabh Lalani | 6 min read
a person signing a cheque_fundraising
October 26, 2023
A nonprofit CEO’s guide to fundraising
Six useful tips for nonprofits to become more effective in their fundraising.
by Neha Verma | 7 min read
A woman in a saree standing, waving to somebody_FCRA
August 11, 2023
Who loses when FCRA licences get cancelled? 
As nonprofits in India continue to lose their FCRA licences, the impact is being felt most sharply by their staff, the people they serve, and society at large.
by Rajika Seth, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
two pairs of hands and an old red radio--radio campaigns
July 13, 2023
What does it take to craft a successful radio campaign?
The learnings from an e-waste disposal campaign offer a glimpse into what nonprofits should consider when using radio as an awareness building medium.
by Divya Tiwari, Panni Verma, Deepika Chhetri | 6 min read
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