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October 7, 2025
Slowing down: Why philanthropy must invest in patient capital
Amid uncertainty and shifting priorities, philanthropy’s most powerful tool may be patience and providing long-term, flexible capital that helps nonprofits innovate, adapt, and lead from within.
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Nisha Dhawan
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7 min read
September 16, 2025
Indian nonprofits must collaborate to survive
Nonprofits face mounting pressures, but their strength lies in their diversity. Leveraging this diversity will be key to the survival of the social sector in India.
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Suvojit Chattopadhyay
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6 min read
July 23, 2025
Why CSR funding for environmental conservation needs a rethink
CSR funding continues to favour quick wins and visible outcomes, leaving little room for the research and sustained effort that environmental conservation truly requires.
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Anjana Vencatesan
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9 min read
July 16, 2025
Reimagining fundraising for nonprofits
Nonprofits must invest in fundraising capacity to build resilience. An impact study of 11 nonprofits shows how investments in fundraising can be a smart, high-return strategy.
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Poonam Choksi
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5 min read
June 6, 2025
Writing a grant proposal: A five-step guide for nonprofits
Based on insights from grantmakers, these five essentials will help you navigate the maze of writing an effective grant proposal.
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Amita Parulkar
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6 min read
May 28, 2025
The long-term effects of trust-based philanthropy
A three-year study reveals how nonprofits used MacKenzie Scott’s unrestricted grants and how the funding influenced their resource allocation, leadership, and impact.
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India Development Review
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6 min read
May 15, 2025
“If we don’t have failures, we haven’t done our job”
Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, talks about the new era of philanthropy in India, centring communities, and the value of failure.
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India Development Review
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2 min read
April 18, 2025
Invest in the arts for social change
The role of the arts in India’s development sector remains limited to sporadic efforts. Here’s why that needs to change and how funders can lead the way.
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Raghu Gullapalli
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5 min read
November 29, 2024
From charity to philanthropy
A look at a charitable trust’s evolution into strategic philanthropy and the key lessons learnt along the way.
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Raghav Ratan Rathi
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7 min read
November 5, 2024
How philanthropists can support responsible technology in India
As India’s digital ecosystem expands, here’s what funders need to do to help build technologies that work in the best interest of people and mitigate digital harms.
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India Development Review
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6 min read
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