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Perspectives on CSR, impact measurement, technology for good, and the evolving social development landscape in India.
India's Social Stock Exchange is opening new funding channels for NGOs. With CSR funds now permitted through SSE and Schedule VII activities in scope, here is what every NGO needs to know about eligibility, ZCZP instruments, and SSE readiness.
Measuring what truly matters in development and CSR — why counting outputs is no longer enough, how SROI captures real social value, and what NGOs need to start measuring outcomes today.
Choosing the wrong CSR management software costs more than money — it costs a year of data, team productivity, and board credibility. Here are 6 non-negotiable criteria every CSR team in India should evaluate before selecting a platform.
Choosing NGO management software is not a technology decision — it is an operations decision. Here are 7 criteria Indian NGOs should evaluate before selecting an MIS platform, based on real field experience.
For many NGOs, budgeting is treated as a compliance-driven activity. This guide helps NGOs approach budget preparation more strategically — from ground realities to Charity Commissioner submission.
Excel served NGOs well for two decades. But when you scale to multiple projects across states, spreadsheets break. Here is a practical 4-phase approach to digital monitoring.
The most misunderstood concept in CSR monitoring — explained with real-world examples. Learn how to measure what actually matters in your CSR programmes.
Most CSR projects are designed to be busy, not measurable. Learn how to build measurability into your programme from day one — Theory of Change, baselines, indicators and M&E budgeting.
Discover how technology transforms social project tracking — from real-time dashboards and beneficiary management to AI-powered reporting. A practical guide for NGOs, CSR teams, and foundations looking to replace spreadsheets with smarter systems.
March is the most stressful month for many NGOs. The real struggle is not impact — it is fund management systems. Here is a practical framework starting with Budget Discipline.
With mandatory impact assessment rules now in effect, how can companies go beyond compliance to create meaningful, measurable change?
How artificial intelligence is transforming the way NGOs and foundations analyze data and measure impact.
A practical guide to designing monitoring and evaluation systems that capture real learning outcomes.
As CSR spending in India reaches unprecedented scale, the emphasis is steadily shifting from how much is spent to what truly changes on the ground. This article explores why moving beyond activity-based reporting towards evidence-driven assessment is essential.
