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Theory of Change

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Impact Assessment Services in India: SROI, Baseline Studies, M&E Frameworks — A Complete Guide

Impact Assessment Services in India: SROI, Baseline Studies, M&E Frameworks — A Complete Guide

A practical guide to impact assessment services for CSR programmes, NGOs, and foundations in India — covering SROI analysis, baseline-endline studies, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, outcome mapping, and Social Stock Exchange readiness.

13 min read
Monitoring & Evaluation Systems for Development Projects: A Practical Guide for NGOs and CSR Teams

Monitoring & Evaluation Systems for Development Projects: A Practical Guide for NGOs and CSR Teams

A robust M&E system is not just a reporting requirement — it is a management tool for better decisions, accountability and measurable impact. This practical 8-step guide helps NGOs and CSR teams design, resource and operationalise an effective Monitoring & Evaluation system.

8 min read
Beyond Outputs: Why NGOs Need to Measure Social Return on Investment (SROI)

Beyond Outputs: Why NGOs Need to Measure Social Return on Investment (SROI)

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.

8 min read
How to Design a CSR Project That Creates Measurable Impact

How to Design a CSR Project That Creates Measurable Impact

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.

5 min read
Measuring What Truly Matters to Make Lasting Impact

Measuring What Truly Matters to Make Lasting Impact

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.

8 min read