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How Philanthropy Can Advance Social Justice

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A key program area of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in the United States has been entrepreneurship through both grantmaking and operating programs directly. Ewing Kauffman dedicated his foundation in part to entrepreneurship as a core mission area well before his death in 1993. Mr Kauffman was an early —…

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Small Acts Of Kindness Can Make A Big Impact Too

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Growing up in a joint family in the city of Kanpur, certain habits were inculcated amongst all children. One of these was savings in a gullak (Hindi for earthen money box). These savings, in paisas, were essentially made from gifts given by visiting relatives or on certain festivals and, occasionally,…

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What Are The Emerging Trends Of Philanthropy In India?

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A lot has stayed the same in the sphere of giving in India since colonial times, but there have been many significant changes as well. Here’s a brief snapshot of emerging trends, all of which indicate an ongoing shift from charity to philanthropy-oriented giving and a gradual shift from addressing…

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80G Exemption: Here’s How You Can Donate & Save On Taxes In A Few Simple Steps

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Did you know that donating is a great way to save on taxes? According to Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act, one can avail tax exemption on donations made to charitable organizations or noble causes. To qualify under section 80G, donors must donate exceeding INR 2,000 in modes…

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The Future Is AI: Here’s How It Can Transform The Social Sector

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You can’t avoid it – conversations about Artificial intelligence (AI) are now everywhere. Almost every other day we’re introduced to a new tool with immense potential. This is only the beginning. AI could transform several industries and the social sector is no exception. It has been applied in the social…