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How Can You Make a Difference?
Whether you’re helping locally, changing personal habits, or contributing to global solutions, your role matters.

Shrilaxmi Patil
Sep 245 min read


How Your Donation Can Save and Improve Lives?
Your decision to donate to save lives is one of the most profound actions you can take.

Shrilaxmi Patil
Sep 244 min read


Different Types of Philanthropy in India and How to Choose the Right Approach
Should we deliver solutions directly, or should we change the system so those solutions sustain themselves?

Shrilaxmi Patil
Sep 237 min read


High Impact Philanthropy: Transforming Giving into Measurable Change
High impact philanthropy is more than just generosity—it is generosity with strategy.

Shrilaxmi Patil
Sep 235 min read


Giving Circles: How Can Philanthropists Collaborate to Donate Better?
What Are Giving Circles and How Do They Work? Giving circles, also known as funding circles, are groups of philanthropists who...
Chetan Kharbanda
Aug 56 min read


Understanding Tax Benefits for Donations: How You Can Save on Taxes Through Section 80G and 80GGA
Contributing to charitable causes is not only a noble act but also offers significant tax exemptions on donations in India. The Income...
Chetan Kharbanda
Aug 15 min read


Philanthropy Framework: A Guide to Strategic and Impactful Giving
Most philanthropists approach giving the wrong way. They respond to whatever organisation asks, write checks based on emotions, and have...
Chetan Kharbanda
Jul 3014 min read


Setting up a family foundation? Here are some things to consider
Creating a family foundation represents one of the most significant philanthropic decisions you can make. But most families approach this...
Chetan Kharbanda
Jul 2810 min read


Indian Philanthropy: A Growing Force for Global Change
The Global Opportunity for Indian Philanthropy India stands at a remarkable philanthropic crossroads. With a thriving economy that has...
Chetan Kharbanda
Jul 2611 min read


Why Does India Rank 118th in World Happiness Report? What Can We Do About It?
India’s rank in the 2025 World Happiness Report is 118th out of 147 countries. Concern is a valid response here. Despite India’s status...
Chetan Kharbanda
Jul 257 min read


Why You Should Donate to Non-Profits? Why Your Donations Matter?
Millions of Indians donate each year, hoping to make a difference. But despite good intentions, most donations fail to reach their...
Shrilaxmi Patil
Jul 225 min read


How to Reduce Carbon Footprint: Simple Steps Everyone Can Take
Climate change is on everyone’s minds, and it is hard not to notice the changes. The weather is becoming erratic, sea levels are rising...
Shrilaxmi Patil
Jul 88 min read


Iron Deficiency Anaemia - Challenges and Opportunities for Impact
Anaemia seems like an almost omnipresent health challenge around the world. It is not something we hear about often, yet it affects many...

Shrilaxmi Patil
Jul 36 min read


Lead Poisoning in India: The Hidden Crisis Affecting Half Our Children
Few problems in India today are as large, as solvable, and as neglected as childhood lead poisoning. The numbers are staggering: close to half of Indian children—approximately 275 million—have elevated blood lead levels (BLLs). Yet, public awareness and philanthropic funding remain minimal.

Shrilaxmi Patil
Jun 96 min read


Impact Investing: What You Need to Know
Impact investing is gaining popularity as a way to align capital with purpose. But is it really the most effective way to do good? This article explores what impact investing is, how it works, and how it compares to high-impact donations.

Shrilaxmi Patil
Jun 49 min read


Evidence Based Philanthropy: A Data-Driven Approach to Maximizing Impact
At Impactful Giving, we have learned that good intentions alone aren't enough because true philanthropy is a healthy mix of compassion and strategy. As the philanthropy landscape evolves, more donors are realizing that effective giving isn't just about feeling good; it's also about actually doing good. Evidence-based philanthropy ensures that every rupee you donate has a real and lasting positive impact.

Shrilaxmi Patil
May 215 min read
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