Tech capacity in nonprofits: Eight things to consider
The use of digital technology is changing the world and driving innovation, operational efficiencies, scalability, and improved customer experience across sectors. Over the past few years, a larger...
View ArticleThere’s a lot that businesses can learn from the social sector
In this episode of The Workwise Pod, hosts Sujatha Rao and Deepak Menon speak to Ravi Sreedharan about what for-profits can learn from nonprofits. Ravi is the founder and director of Indian School of...
View ArticleIn conversation with Bunker Roy
Grassroots Nation is a podcast by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies that deep dives into the life and work of some of our country’s greatest leaders of social change. In this episode, Sanjit Roy, better...
View ArticleBuilding a people-centric organisation
Attracting and retaining team members is central to talent management in any organisation. People centricity, which refers to thinking about what inspires and motivates team members to put their best...
View ArticleWhat new possibilities could your leadership unlock?
In the quest for social impact, community building and platform creation are crucial strategies for nonprofits. The power of shared values, the vibrancy of collective action, and the sustainability...
View ArticleWhat nonprofits need to know about volunteering
Volunteering has a rich history in India that dates back centuries, and its nature and purpose have evolved over time. The concepts of seva (selfless service) and dharma (duty) are central to many...
View ArticleOptimising volunteer engagement: Five tips for nonprofits
Volunteering typically peaks in times of crisis. Impelled by the urgency of a disaster, the intensity of its news coverage, and widespread appeals for help, people step forward with funds and services,...
View ArticleThe importance of sabbaticals in the social sector
The word ‘sabbatical’ is not popular in the Indian work lexicon. But the word ‘burnout’ is.A health survey conducted by McKinsey Health Institute in 2023 found that Indians had the highest rate of...
View ArticleEnabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces
The importance of building inclusive workplaces for persons with disabilities has long been emphasised. However, a recent report indicates that less than 19 percent of Indian companies in the private...
View ArticleUncovering the productivity challenges of India’s fieldworkers
Fieldworkers form the backbone of India’s nonprofit sector. According to a 2014 report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), civil society organisations (CSOs) account for...
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