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nonprofit communications
July 30, 2025
Visualising the heat crisis: A guide for nonprofits
To respond effectively to extreme heat, we need to stop depicting it as an abstract or invisible threat. Here are tools for practitioners and communicators to visually convey its true scale and interconnected impacts.
by
Sonali Verma
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9 min read
June 13, 2025
So you want to write a book
From choosing the right publishing model to building credibility, impact, and community through your work, here are 10 lessons on writing a social sector book.
by
Anne Miltenburg
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Roshan Paul
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6 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.
by
Amita Parulkar
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6 min read
June 3, 2025
Building team culture isn’t optional
A nonprofit co-founder reflects on how scaling rapidly unintentionally alienated employees, which led to cracks in organisational culture.
by
Vijayalakshmi Mohan
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7 min read
December 11, 2024
Here’s why climate communication misses the mark
Climate campaigns must move beyond doomsday messaging and connect with people’s realities and emotions to mobilise action.
by
Samatha Balachandran
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6 min read
October 25, 2024
The language of change
Inclusive communication can transform gender attitudes and foster social justice. The development sector can be a frontrunner in this change.
by
Shreya Krishnan
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8 min read
October 18, 2024
Nonprofits need to build conversations, not campaigns
Communication isn’t limited to relaying information about what an organisation has done. It’s about connecting with the audience in ways that matter to them.
by
Maneesh Madambath
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Krishna N Venkitaraman
,
Sharmista Chaudhury
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6 min read
August 14, 2024
Busting myths about India’s population growth
An effective media strategy can change social attitudes and promote a sustainable population policy.
by
Poonam Muttreja
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Sanghamitra Singh
,
Martand Kaushik
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7 min read
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
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6 min read
June 18, 2024
Tongue-tied: How the English language is a barrier in the social sector
Despite extensive experience, a fieldworker from Maharashtra struggles with limited opportunities in the development sector due to a lack of English proficiency.
by
Anil Kumar
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2 min read
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