Giving
Why grantmakers and non-profits are committing to community-driven change
Communities have their own approaches to social change which philanthropy can support. Transferring ownership to communities to design, implement and sustain their own development efforts builds lasting resilience
The how, when, and to whom of giving back
How do you decide which charity you want to volunteer for or contribute money to? Which cause should you support and when? Swades Foundation’s Zarina Screwvala answers the key questions that keep us from giving
Accelerating family philanthropy will drive India's socio-economic growth
Like during the pandemic, in the coming years, we will need family philanthropies to continue to make decisions, deploy funds and play a more central role – as partners with other players – to drive more sustainable change
Invest in fundamental rights to ensure access to justice for all
Supporting programs that are reaching the unreached and ensuring their basic human rights, is a fundamental step towards ensuring equitable and sustainable development in the country
Leveraging the power of the collective can drive impact
There is a critical need for diverse stakeholders to collaborate on the development of a strong and sustainable ecosystem for adolescents in India that not only supports their needs but also optimises their potential
Unlocking CSR funds for impact investment ecosystem
While India is emerging as an attractive market for impact investing, there lies some greater synergies with CSR
Indians are protein deficient, and it needs immediate attention
A nation needs to have a strong foundation and with high quality and quantity of proteins in a balanced diet, India can favourably enhance its chances of staying healthy
How to develop a philanthropy strategy
Philanthropy is not only about volunteering with an NGO; the right research and collaboration will let you capitalise on your strongest skills to give back to the society meaningfully
When bold philanthropy drives social change
As domestic funding streams for social impact expand, some Indian philanthropists are taking bold steps to help the country confront its long-term social challenges
NGOs lack quality leadership programs
The Bridgespan Group surveyed approximately 250 leaders from Indian NGOs and the Indian offices of international NGOs, to look into NGOs’ efforts to strengthen their leaders’ skill sets and build their leadership bench