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Leadership & Talent

Cultivating leaders and building human capital within India’s development sector in order to grow organisations and maximise their impact.

September 27, 2024
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
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
a close-up shot of a woman's hands as she writes something down in a notebook--fieldworkers
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
an ai-generated mosaic of multicoloured tiles against a blue background--diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace
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
a painting of a lighthouse on a cliff with clouds-sabbaticals
February 6, 2024
The importance of sabbaticals in the social sector
Extended time off plays a vital role in making leaders and organisations more resilient. Nonprofits need more of it.
by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Smarinita Shetty | 10 min read
men pulling out a boat together from the ocean-community volunteering
December 13, 2023
Optimising volunteer engagement: Five tips for nonprofits
The right messaging and terms of engagement can drive more people to volunteering and public service.
by Sam Ninan Koshy | 8 min read
volunteers picking up plastic garbage_volunteering
September 29, 2023
What nonprofits need to know about volunteering
Emerging trends and approaches in volunteering reveal how nonprofits can help foster a strong volunteering ecosystem in India.
by Aishik Saha | 5 min read
close up of a flower--nonprofit leadership
September 1, 2023
What new possibilities could your leadership unlock?
Successful organisations are those that enrich, and are enriched by their communities. What can leaders do to achieve this?
by Gautam John | 6 min read
Jenga game wooden pieces lying on the table_people centric
August 25, 2023
Building a people-centric organisation
Steps your nonprofit can follow today.
by Satender Rana, Lopamudra Sanyal, Manu Bhatia | 6 min read
Bunker roy holding a mic
August 9, 2023
In conversation with Bunker Roy
Journalist Rajni Bakshi speaks to Bunker Roy, Founder, Barefoot College, about the challenges he encountered on his journey and the lessons he learnt.
by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies | 7 min read
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