What is Giving Tuesday and how can I be a part of it?
IN a world often characterized by the hustle and bustle of daily life, the spirit of generosity takes center stage…
Keeping the spirit of pandemic giving alive
WHEN the devastating COVID-19 pandemic spread to India, people were faced with an unknown virus and a sudden nationwide lockdown….
7 tips on how an NGO can raise big through online donations
THE landscape of online giving in India is still evolving, and many an NGO has yet to tap into its…
10 compelling reasons to donate to fundraisers
FUNDRAISERS serve as vital channels for supporting various causes and organizations. Whether it’s a charity event, a crowdfunding campaign, or…
Daan Utsav: spreading joy through giving
OCTOBER 2 marks the beginning of a unique week-long celebration each year. The festival is not marked by dazzling lights…
The power of being charitable: 5 ways it can help others in need
BEING charitable, or giving without expecting anything in return, has been a fundamental aspect of human society for centuries. Whether…
The crucial role of NGO fundraisers in creating impact in India
IN a country as diverse and complex as India, where social, economic and environmental challenges are multifaceted and vast in…
Donating for a Cause: NGOs Depend on Your Donation Support
IN a world facing numerous challenges, from environmental degradation and healthcare disparities to social injustices and educational inequalities, the role…
Launching Guaranteed Trust and Transparency Ratings at Give.do
FOR the 23 years that Give.do has been the bridge of connection between trusted nonprofits in India and donors from…
What is philanthropy: understanding the benefits of giving
SINCE the beginning of time, people have always found ways to help others who are less fortunate than themselves. So…
Children’s Day: How to instil the habit of giving in kids
THERE are lots of innovative ways to encourage children to give from a very young age. This Children’s Day, parents…
The value of effective giving
I started thinking about the ideas expressed in The Life You Can Save back when I was a graduate student…
What’s stopping us from giving?
JUST ahead of Christmas, I had a WhatsApp reminder about giving from an organisation I know and trust, one that…
Swami Vivekananda inspires the youth to give and serve
NATIONAL Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12, to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of…
Give survey: Health and hunger are citizens’ top concerns
COVID-19 saw a dramatic worsening of India’s health and hunger situation, exposing the fragility of the country’s health infrastructure, food…
10 ways of giving back this Christmas
TALKING about giving, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill, said: “We make a living by what we…
It’s time to be kind… again
UNLIKE some others I know, WhatsApp is the last thing I check first thing in the morning. If this sounds…
‘The world is not perfect, but it can get a lot better’
I MADE my first donation on Give around 2006. At that time, mobile phones meant Nokia and you could easily…
How much should you be giving?
FEW people would argue that one should not ‘give’ to help others. Even the most hardened “market” believers will agree…
Myopic philanthropy needs new glasses
How do we change the inherent thinking about the right to equal resources among India’s growing population of wealthy professionals?…
Donations platform Small Change merges with Give
In a rare instance of nonprofit mergers, online donation platform Small Change will join forces with Give, India’s first and…
Five Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
ARE you planning to be a Secret Santa for colleagues or family? Or confused about what Christmas present to get…
Small Talk With Ankit Manchanda
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
The Power Of Giving
ONE evening I was in a giving quandary – a situation many will relate to. It was an after-dinner outing with friends,…
Small Talk With Dhirendra Pratap Singh
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…