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Wealth with Purpose—a report on Private Indian Philanthropy

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This paper by APC draws attention to the benefits of governments and philanthropists working together for social good. It examines the current public-philanthropic landscape in ASEAN and suggests practical ways that governments and philanthropists can work together in the near to long term.

Effective Public-Philanthropic Collaboration in ASEAN

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Landscape Reports

Author

APC

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Fiscal sponsorship comes with numerous benefits and considerations, but it’s almost never a static endeavor. This paper maps the life cycle of a fiscally sponsored project and suggests questions for project leaders and funders to explore at each stage.

Incubating for Impact

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Arabella Advisors

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This report maps 7 steps to guide building and expanding a philanthropic journey from Singapore. Whether you want to achieve impact in Singapore or beyond, this guide can help you to achieve your aims.

Giving Effectively from Singapore to Asia Pacific

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Giving Toolkit

Author

AVPN, EDB-IOPO

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A report detailing the gaps, opportunities and challenges in the Indian philanthropic landscape.

India Philanthropy Report 2022

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Landscape Reports

Author

Bain, Dasra

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This report shines a spotlight on the role philanthropic collaboratives can play in addressing India’s societal challenges at scale, outlining the driving forces for collaboration, the conditions necessary for effective partnerships, and ways to maximize impact.

Philanthropic Collaboratives in India

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Bridgespan

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This report aims to provide color on what comprises bold giving in India, cast light on how the supply of bold philanthropic capital can better link to the demand, and detail problem-solving approaches to different social issues.

Bold Philanthropy in India

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Landscape Reports

Author

Bridgespan

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This resource provides clear, practical guidance for funders looking to examine their organizational structures and strategize about their capacities and operations through discussion questions, action steps, and lessons from peers.

Frameworks for Private Foundations

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Candid, RPA

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A Letter to grantmakers from practitioners, detailing seven ethical principles to collaboration in the philanthropic sector.

A Statement of Values to Guide Philanthropic Collaboration

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Candid

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The article describes three ways funders can experiment with design thinking to guide a creative process to reimagine their grantee partners’ experience.

Designing Partner-Centered Grantmaking Processess

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Candid

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Dr. Beth Breeze, in her recent book, In Defence of Philanthropy, reminds us of the simple truth that giving matters. Here she is, in conversation with Phil Buchanan, author and founder of CEP.

In Defence of philanthropy

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Landscape Reports

Author

CEP

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The 2021 edition of CSIP’s earlier report ‘Estimating Philanthropic Capital in India’, provides an updated estimate of the scale and scope of the philanthropic capital in India, incorporating datasets for financial years (FY) 2017-18 and 2018-19 to the analysis.

Estimating Philanthropic Capital in India 2021

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Landscape Reports

Author

CSIP

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The Power of Now: Making the Case for Giving to India' is an effort to highlight the urgent need and incredible potential for global philanthropy to supplement local efforts towards disrupting India’s linear progression to creating social impact at scale.

The Power of Now

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Dasra Et. al

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The report looks at why and how funders are engaging in participatory grantmaking and shifting decision-making power to the very communities impacted by funding decisions.

Shifting Power and Resources through Participatory Grantmaking

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Giving Toolkit

Author

GrantCraft

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Lessons from the MacArthur Foundation's USD 100 million grant on funding long-term change.

Big grant, big learnings

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Giving Toolkit

Author

IDR

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The author (co-founder of Gramin Shiksha Kendra, an organisation which works with communities to enhance the quality of education in government schools) explores ways in which the funding community can serve their partners better.

From one donor to another: 15 lessons in grant-making

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Giving Toolkit

Author

IDR

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The cost-based funding approach of Indian philanthropists does more harm than good for nonprofits and for their impact. The author explores the drawbacks of a cost-based funding approach when it comes to philanthropy, and advocates for a value-based one instead.

Where Indian Philanthropy Has Gone Wrong

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Landscape Reports

Author

IDR

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The chronic underfunding of nonprofits’ administrative and operational costs acts as a brake on their ability to grow and reach more communities and individuals in need. The article identifies four best practices that hold promise to set funders and nonprofits on a new path.

It’s Time for Funders to Pay-What-It-Takes

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Landscape Reports

Author

Pritha Venkatachalam

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A comprehensive implementaiton guide for impact investing practioners, which details resources, activities, case studies and a roadmap for practioners to build out their own impact investing journey.

Impact Investment Handbook

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Giving Toolkit

Author

RPA

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A series of brief guides designed to introduce donors/advisors to thoughtful, effective philanthropy. Scope: Motivation, Finding your giving focus, Assessing Impact, Finding Collaborators.

The Philanthropy Roadmap

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Giving Toolkit

Author

RPA

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This research study examines the state of everyday giving in India and attempts to understand what it would mean to unleash the full brain, muscle and financial power of India’s everyday givers to propel social development.

Everyday Giving in India Report

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Landscape Reports

Author

Sattva, RNP, BMGF

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The concept of a matching contribution is one in which a donor extends a grant as a match for the NGO to leverage it to fundraise from other sources. This report strives to present a strong case for the current and potential impact of matching contributions on individual giving in India.

Matching contributions in India

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Landscape Reports

Author

Sattva, ATECF

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This study takes a deep-dive into the landscape, evolution and approaches of Indian domestic foundations. Sattva has added a COVID-19 lens to this report to enhance decision making.

Domestic institutional philanthropy in India

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Landscape Reports

Author

Sattva, BMGF

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With an understanding of these 10 funding models, nonprofit leaders and funders can use the for-profit world's valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear conversations about long-term financial strategy.

Ten Nonprofit Funding Models

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Giving Toolkit

Author

SSIR

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The report takes a closer look at next gen philanthropists in India, roadblocks to unlocking potential, and best practices from experienced NGPs.

A Generation Ahead

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Synergos Et. al

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This report aims to understand the common man's awareness and perceptions of philanthropy, concluding that it is essential for organisations to build transparency, accessibility and trust to meet the expectations that people have of the social sector.

Philanthropy - A Common Man's Perspective

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Landscape Reports

Author

Tata Trusts

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This primer provides suggestions for moving from check writing to high-impact philanthropy and presents examples of donor efforts to move towards more strategic giving.

Strategic Philanthropy Primer

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Giving Toolkit

Author

TPI

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Measuring the results of a charitable effort can be difficult. This primer offers simple, pragmatic approaches to evaluation. Whether donors choose an analytical approach or a more intuitive one, the most important goal is to learn from the giving experience.

Making a Difference: Evaluating Your Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

TPI

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This primer provides practical guidance, perspective, and action steps for parents who are seeking to encourage charitable attitudes and behavior in their children.

Raising Children with Philanthropic Values

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Giving Toolkit

Author

TPI

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This IPI study provides philanthropists a framework to understand the risks and unintended consequences of their funding decisions.

India Philanthropy Initiative

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Giving Toolkit

Author

VikasAnvesh Foundation

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This report by WINGS describes various forms of individual giving and the growing importance of community philanthropy and structured, institutional giving. It draws a comprehensive picture of current trends and challenges of the field.

The Global Landscape of Philanthropy

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Landscape Reports

Author

WINGS

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The renowned philanthropist couple talk about why India's super wealthy need to show they are giving and what money means to them. They speak about golden rules for strategic philanthropy, how technology is changing the philanthropic sector, and the current trends around giving in India.

The Business of Philanthropy with the Nilekanis

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Badr Jafar

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Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits are rewarded for how little they spend and not for what they get done. He asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments.

The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Dan Pallotta

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In this session, the panelists (Amit Chandra, Arghya Sengupta, and Shaheen Mistri) explore the importance of a committed partnership between philanthropists and nonprofits, and models of funding, including venture philanthropy.

The Emergence of Purposeful Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

The Nudge Institute

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Deval Shanghvi speaks to Donald Lobo, one of India's most unassuming philanthropists. Listen in as Lobo talks about his giving philosophy and why he trusts organizations that are truly embedded in communities, what people think the terms impact and scale mean versus what they should mean, and why Lobo’s hopeful about the Indian social sector.

Conversation with Donald Lobo

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Deval Shanghvi

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Ashish Dhawan talks about his transition from private equity to philanthropy. He provides a bird's eye view on the education sector, a framework for philanthropic investments, milestones for achieving scale, and proposes changes in the education sector budget for better investing.

EI Dialogues with Ashish Dhawan

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Educational Initiatives

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Deval Shanghvi speaks to Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee, a mother and daughter philanthropic team who are deeply committed to equity and inclusion. While many families grapple with intergenerational philanthropy, Anu and Meher are examples of how different perspectives can come together to shape a long-lasting philanthropic engagement.

Conversation with Anu Aga and Meher Pudumjee

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Deval Shanghvi

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A discussion with Peggy Dulany for the 2017 Global Philanthropists Circle Members Meeting, Warren Buffet talks about his approach and values-driven philanthropy.

Warren Buffett on Values-Driven Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Synergos

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Since 2003, Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio and his family have contributed over $1 billion to a wide range of meaningful causes. He discusses his approach to giving, why it’s a priority for him and his family, and the impact every individual can have.

A Conversation with Ray Dalio on Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Bridgewater Associates

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Sudha Murty in Conversation with Chetan Bhagat. They discuss: Why is it important to get deeply involved in philanthropy? How do you give impactfully? What are some of the lessons learnt along the way?

The Art And Science Of Giving

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Giving Toolkit

Author

Chetan Bhagat

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In this engaging and deeply insightful discussion between two philanthropic and extremely successful couples, Ronnie & Zarina Screwvala and Amit & Archana Chandra share their journey of Participative Philanthropy.

Screwvalas & Chandras on Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

The Nudge Institute

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Kumari Shibulal shares lessons from two decades of taking a hands-on approach to her philanthropy.

"Philanthropy is not only for the wealthy"

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Giving Toolkit

Author

IDR

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This video encapsulates the inspirational story of Chuck Feeney. It includes voices of philanthropists like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Amit Chandra who have been inspired by Feeney to devote their wealth to the service of humanity during their lifetimes.

Giving While Living: Making a Difference

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Giving Toolkit

Author

AtlanticPhil

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The Wipro Chairman talks to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw about his personal motivations, interest areas, regrets, need for sustained sensitisation on philanthropy, and challenges of philanthropy in India.

Leadership and Philanthropy

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Giving Toolkit

Author

IIM Bangalore

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Nikhil Kamath from Zerodha, Anas Rahman Junaid from Hurun India, and Vidya Shah from the EdelGive Foundation share their views on the importance of philanthropy and how private philanthropy has the power & strength to take up issues that truly concern us as a country.

Leaders of Tomorrow | Philanthropy Panel

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Giving Toolkit

Author

ET Now

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Growing domestic philanthropy is critical for India’s advancement. What could spur Indians with wealth to give more and propel CSR programmes to the next phase of their maturation? This report, written in collaboration with Bain & Company, focuses on these two groups and how their giving can make a greater impact.

The Future of Domestic
Philanthropy in India

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Landscape Reports

Author

Bain, Bridgespan

Philanthropy Insights

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