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Insights, perspectives, and tools for the smooth functioning of Indian NGOs, and articles on the challenges of working in the country’s social sector.

The entrance of Aphu’s Store at Sokhrieze Complex BOC-thrift
October 11, 2024
What is changing in Nagaland’s thrift fashion industry?
Digital and physical thrift stores in Nagaland continue to coexist despite a shift in sustainable clothing trends. But it isn’t an easy ride.
by Keletsino Mejura | 6 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
An illustration of a turtle swimming in water-nonprofits
September 13, 2024
Funders, stop blaming nonprofits
Labelling nonprofits as fake ignores the social sector’s struggles and undermines their work. Instead, could funders be more supportive in their approach and practices?
by Luis Miranda | 5 min read
a tied-up bundle of newspapers on a bicycle carrier--nonprofit media
September 6, 2024
Philanthropists must support nonprofit media platforms in India
Here’s how philanthropy can help build an alternative media ecosystem that centres community-driven narratives and publishes perspectives from the margins.
by Pratyaksha Jha, Ami Misra | 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 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
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
Voters beating the heat at a polling station to franchise their vote at Haripal, West Bengal on April 22, 2006--climate funding
June 19, 2024
Funders must prioritise climate-sensitive development
Indian civil society organisations today face the challenge of integrating a climate lens to their work. What can funders to do support them?
by Tanya Kak | 7 min read
ground-up-series-img
June 18, 2024
Tongue-tied: How the English language is a barrier in the social sector
by Anil Kumar | 2 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
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