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A Growth Mindset may be Philanthropy’s Greatest Asset today
After years of conversations with philanthropists, I noticed one difference that consistently stood out: their mindset, specifically, a...
Sep 292 min read


The Gentle Seduction: Becoming the One Funders Ask Again
Over the years, through my work with philanthropists and grant-making foundations, I have learned that building and deepening...
Jul 103 min read


Do we need a fundraiser? What is the ROI of a fundraiser?
I shudder when I hear these questions, not because they shouldn’t be asked, but because they often reflect a misunderstanding of what...
May 262 min read


What Is the Value of a Human?
“It’s cheaper to do it by hand than machine,” a laundry worker in Mumbai told me. At first, I thought I had misheard him over the roar of...
Jan 202 min read


How does articulating your change make you irresistible?
“We carry out 200 eye surgeries in villages every month.” This was my conversation starter with philanthropic organisations, but it often...
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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