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We're delighted to share that this year, we celebrate 25 years of Dasra being in service of anchoring transformative impact in India. This journey has been one of recognizing the deep inequities that live among us, by making visible the invisible and bridging these vast divides. It has been about sparking determination, not pity. It has been about challenging the status quo, the courage to take paths less travelled and the willingness to immerse in the shared truths of our vulnerabilities. It has been about making philanthropy work for communities, not for privilege. It has called for nurturing trust and radical kindness; the empathy to explore possibilities and the humility to accept these in our oneness. This journey has been about a fierce ambition to be uncompromising, to satiate the hunger for learning and to have the audacity to amplify the most vulnerable of voices. It has required perseverance, empathy, and gusto: true moral courage for sustenance. It has for us inspired leadership that adjusts the sails to catch the wind to imagine possibilities in pursuit of a higher purpose, bigger than ourselves but that together is surmountable. For us, it has been a journey of combining the power of the mind and the courage of the heart to tackle large-scale inequities. As we look forward, we remain committed to our vision of transforming India anchored around our ethos of empowering communities to "thrive through equity". It seems like a long journey thus far, but for us, the journey has just begun. #thrivethroughequity #ABillionThriving #Dasraat25 Neera Nundy Deval Sanghavi Shailja Mehta Jyotirmoy Chatterji Ninad Ankleshwaria Parnasha Banerjee Dinella Oliveira

A Snapshot into Corporate Social Responsibility Philanthropy Flashcards offer brief, data-driven insights derived from stakeholder discussions, highlighting emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the philanthropic sector. This edition delves into trends in CSR giving in India, presenting perspectives based on our data and conversations with various relevant stakeholders.  Read more on https://lnkd.in/dB2u8E7z #Dasra #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Insights #Data 

Dasra Philanthropy Forum 2024 Thank you for making this year’s Dasra Philanthropy Forum (DPF) one to remember! From TEDx-style spotlights on our civil society leaders to the vibrant panel discussions, DPF was successful in amplifying the voices and visionaries who are driving a more equitable India. Your presence was the perfect addition: buzzing with conversations and connections, championing equity in every sense of the way. This year, DPF brought together 250+ changemakers from around the world—civil society leaders, philanthropists, experts, and passionate co-travelers—united by a common purpose: putting communities at the heart of everything we do. Speakers discussed harnessing the potential of AI in social impact, bolstering the leadership among vulnerable communities to leveraging the role of trust-based philanthropy, highlighting the need to challenge outdated power dynamics and work toward meaningful collective action. Here’s a glimpse of some of our favorite moments from the day! You can revisit all sessions from the day on our YouTube page: https://lnkd.in/dngEwrqi Karen Keating Ansara I Donald Lobo I Bhagwan Thacker I Sapphira Goradia Shaw I Nishant Pandey I Shamina Singh I Dr. Vanita Sharma I Richard Hawkes I Sanjeev Joshipura I Ankur Vora I Prithi Trivedi I Shivani Garg Patel I Boris Siperstein I Anannya Chakrabarty I Deval Sanghavi I Akruti Desai (AH-kru-thi) I Perry Hewitt I Manu Chopra I Sanjay Purohit I Parnasha Banerjee I Kuldeep Dantewadia I Arunabha Ghosh I jayesh joshi I Uthara Narayanan I Tarun Garg I Anshu Gupta I Jackie Jones I Hechkin Haokip I Manohari Doss I Farida Kathawalla I Maya Patel I Divya Varma I Paul Simpson I Shahed Alam I Manushi Yadav I Vedika Bhandarkar I Vanessa D'Souza I Suchetha Bhat (she/her) I Rebecca Shibu I Vinod Rajasekaran I Binoy Acharya I Mannat Anand I Tshering D Bhutia I Riju Dhakal #dasraphilanthropyforum2024 #dpf2024

🔓 Unlocking the power of data starts with empowering those who matter most—your community! To truly make an impact, it’s not just about having data, but about sharing it effectively. Here are 5 best practices for using data to empower and engage your community: 💡 Want to learn more? Dive into our previous posts for practical tips on strengthening data driven solutions and driving meaningful impact. 👉 How do you empower your community with data? Share your thoughts in the comments! #DataForGood #D4GX2024 #D4GX2024IndiaEmpowermentChallenge  #D4GXIndia Bloomberg Societal Thinking Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)

Are you missing out on the Dasra Philanthropy Forum in the US? Don’t worry, you can still be part of the action! With less than 1 hour to go, we're ready to bring you an exciting virtual experience. Tune in from anywhere and join the conversation! Stream link: https://lnkd.in/dKxjQwXj

Here's a storytelling guide for #nonprofits! Don’t let data overwhelm you. Think of data as a storytelling tool that can amplify your message and use it to spotlight your work in a way that even the smallest details shine brightly What’s the key data metric you track to tell your story? Share with us in the comments below! 💬 #DataForGood #D4GX2024 #D4GX2024IndiaEmpowermentChallenge #D4GXIndia #storytelling #datastories Bloomberg Societal Thinking Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)

Dasra Philanthropy Forum in New York | 26 September 2024 We are excited to reveal the full speaker line up for the day! Spread over 12 sessions with 55 leading voices from the development sector, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Come connect with colleagues shaping the future of philanthropy. #DasraPhilanthropyForum2024 #SocialImpact #Leadership #Changemakers #Innovation #Equity #Philanthropy

The Indian non-profit sector has evolved significantly, having transitioned from its roots in volunteerism to a professionalized landscape today. However, we must revisit our roots to contextualize specialization and professionalism in the non-profit ecosystem. This implies putting people at the centre of our approach. The evolving landscape necessitates a greater focus on talent management and organizational development. Kavneet Kaur and Ami Misra write about talent management challenges and opportunities among non-profit organizations. As the sector becomes more specialized and professional, practices must evolve to include continuous learning and upskilling tailored to individual interests. Thank you to Wipro Foundation for the opportunity to contribute. #DasraSocialImpact #NonProfits

Real Stories, Real Change; Conversations with Social Impact Leaders With 14 Social impact leaders from India, part of the Motwani Jadeja Impact Fellowship Dasra Philanthropy Forum in New York | 26 September 2024 This session will spotlight some of India's most impactful changemakers working across sectors like education, gender, healthcare, youth leadership, community building, and climate action. Representing leading organizations that have positively impacted over 60 million lives across 24 states and union territories, these leaders are driving systems change and thought leadership while working with the most vulnerable communities. Through their on-the-ground experiences, they will share valuable insights and forward-looking visions, offering a glimpse into the critical initiatives they champion and the lasting impact they aim to achieve. Hear from the 14 Social Impact leaders as they share their transformative journeys, innovative solutions, and visions for driving change in India's most critical sectors, from healthcare and education to gender equality and climate action. #DasraPhilanthropyForum2024 #SocialImpact #Leadership #Changemakers #Innovation #Equity #Philanthropy #Healthcare #Education #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #CommunityBuilding Motwani Jadeja Foundation