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Articles on grantmaking, corporate fundraising, individual giving, and everything in between for nonprofits in India.

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
Concentric circles_systems thinking
May 2, 2024
Systems thinking for climate: What nonprofits need
Grassroots nonprofits can apply a systems thinking approach only if their ecosystem of funders, intermediaries, and larger nonprofits embrace it as well.
by Shreya Adhikari, Sneha Philip | 7 min read
young people holding up placards at a protest--philanthropy trends
April 26, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z are challenging traditional notions of giving
The young are redefining what philanthropy means and are choosing to engage differently with nonprofits and the causes they support.
by India Development Review | 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
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
a man with an umbrella standing in a flooded area--climate change adaptation
July 27, 2023
Climate change adaptation is the need of the hour
Climate change adaptation has received far less attention and funding as compared to mitigation. The public sector must prioritise building resilience against rising climate risks to ensure a sustainable future for the country.
by Kabir Sharma | 8 min read
gears on a yellow background_nonprofit donors
March 31, 2023
Case study: Funded today, funders tomorrow?
How can those who benefit from a nonprofit’s programmes drive its long-term funding? A closer look at FFE's alumni engagement efforts reveals more.
by Derrek Xavier | 11 min read
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