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"When women give, they invest in time. They invest in trust. They invest in what truly matters." This insight from Neera Nundy, Co-founder and Partner at Dasra, sits at the heart of everything we do and it's a core learning driving the WomenLead India Alliance. When women lead the way, funding becomes more thoughtful. Changemaking becomes more intersectional. The Alliance brings together organisations, funders and changemakers united by one conviction: equitable and resilient societies start with women and girls leading the way. Through shared platforms, collaborative spaces and reshaped narratives around gender-equitable leadership, we're accelerating this movement. In partnership with community-led organisations, we are aligned on prioritising intersectional solutions that address gender alongside climate, education, mental health and beyond. At Dasra we are grateful to be anchoring this Alliance and building a platform where impact, empathy and intentionality drive every decision.  Stay in Touch with the work of the WomenLead India Alliance here - https://lnkd.in/dUi6_buB If your organisation is driving women’s and girls’ leadership at the grassroots, we want to hear from you. Reach out to Tanya Dikshit at tanyad@dasra.org #WomenLeadership #GirlsLeadership #WomenLeadIndia #InvestInWomen #EcosystemShift #GirlsInSports #AnatomyOfLeadership #DaniSportsFoundation

That's a wrap on India Philanthropy Forum London 2026! Bringing together 200+ philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, sector leaders, and changemakers, IPF London 2026 created a space for dialogue, shared learning, and new partnerships. Anchored in the theme Bridges Beyond Borders: Fueling the Power of Collective Action, the Forum explored how stronger connections across philanthropy, civil society, academia, and the global Indian diaspora can help shape a more equitable, resilient, and inclusive future for India. From entrepreneurial philanthropy and evidence-informed giving to climate justice, grassroots leadership, queer inclusion, and family philanthropy, the conversations reflected a shared recognition that lasting social change depends not only on capital, but on trust, collaboration, and the strength of the ecosystems that enable it. Thank you to our speakers, partners, co-chairs, and every attendee for making this year's Forum possible. We look forward to continuing these conversations and building stronger bridges in the years ahead. Stay tuned as we share key insights, reflections, and highlights from the conversations that shaped this year's Forum. Neera Nundy, Deval Sanghavi, Parnasha Banerjee, Geetika Dadlani, Divya Puri Parekh, Delnaz Paliwalla, Reeva Kulkarni, Anushka Dias, Shreya Samant, Jainetri Merchant, Jeff Chacko, Anandita Dulloo, Anupama Gopinathan Meheen Rangoonwala, Dr. Nitya Mohan Khemka, Sonal Sachdev Patel #IPFLondon2026 #BridgesBeyondBorders #ItsAWrap #Philanthropy #CollectiveAction #SocialImpact

The Samvardhan Biodiversity & Conservation Fellowship is designed to support early-career conservationists in India with not just their work, but their growth as practitioners and leaders in the field. If you are between 18-35 years of age, with at least 2-5 years of conservation experience, and are working outside major institutional and urban hubs, we encourage you to apply. Applications are open till 12th July, 2026. To learn more, visit samvardhan.dasra.org To apply click here - https://lnkd.in/eS4aGUSE For any questions, write to us at samvardhanfellowship@dasra.org Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies | ClimateRISE Alliance

In our Alumni Speak series, graduates of the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Program (DSILP) share how the experience shaped their leadership journeys and influenced the way they lead their organisations, teams, and themselves. We hear from DSILP 2024-25 alumnus Dr. Bhanu Pratap Yadav, Head of Programmes and Strategy, YosAid Innovation Foundation. For Bhanu, DSILP created a space for deeper self-exploration and reflection. One of his most powerful learnings was the importance of listening, not just as a leadership skill, but as a pathway to understanding, connection, and growth. Through DSILP, leaders like Bhanu are expanding their capacity to lead with authenticity and build trust across systems. Explore Bhanu's reflections on the DSILP journey and the insights that continue to shape his leadership practice. Applications for the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Program 2026-27 are now open. If you are: • A senior nonprofit leader driving strategy, growth, or impact within your organisation • Leading a team, program, or vertical and looking to strengthen your leadership practice We invite you to apply. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dv38c-rR Application Deadline: 26 June 2026 For queries, write to: dsilp@dasra.org #AlumniSpeak #DSILPVoices #DasraSocialImpactLeadershipProgram #SocialImpactLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithPurpose #NGOLeadership #SocialSectorLeadership

Coexistence, adaptation, shared landscapes - the realities of how people and wildlife live alongside each other rarely make headlines. Yet how we communicate these stories shapes how the public sees the wild. This webinar is for anyone whose work touches these narratives - communicators, journalists, conservationists, researchers and storytellers. Join us if you report, write or shape how wildlife stories reach the public. At Dasra, we keep returning to a simple question: who does a story make visible, and who does it leave out? With human-wildlife interactions, the answer usually lies in the framing. We work to tell these stories in ways that hold coexistence and conflict in the same view - grounded in evidence, attentive to the people living closest to the wild. 26 June 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM IST Zoom Webinar RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gjuQg_9e A conversation with: Dr. Sarika Khanwilkar, Ph.D. – Conservation communicator & wildlife storyteller Jaideep Hardikar – Journalist, author & People's Archive of Rural India reporter Sarthak Parashar – Indian Forest Service Officer Moderated by Dipti Humraskar – Project Lead, Wildlife Conservation Society-India The Corbett Foundation | Wildlife Conservation Society-India | Coexistence Consortium | Network for Conserving Central India (NCCI) | The Nature Conservancy | Rainmatter Foundation | Climate Narrative Hub |

Just 3 Days Left to Apply! Applications for the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Program (DSILP) 2026-27 close on 26 June 2026. If you're a senior nonprofit leader looking to strengthen your leadership practice, navigate complexity, and amplify your organisation's impact, this is your opportunity to join a community of leaders committed to driving meaningful change. We invite you to apply. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dv38c-rR Application Deadline: 26 June 2026 For queries, write to: dsilp@dasra.org #AlumniSpeak #DSILPVoices #DasraSocialImpactLeadershipProgram #SocialImpactLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithPurpose #NGOLeadership #SocialSectorLeadership

We are pleased to share that Parnasha Banerjee has been promoted to Partner at Dasra! At a time when lasting social change requires deeper collaboration across philanthropy, nonprofits, communities, and institutions, Parnasha's leadership has been shaped by a commitment to bringing diverse stakeholders together around a shared vision for impact. Over nearly a decade at Dasra, she has played a key role in building strategic partnerships, strengthening collaboratives, and advancing approaches that enable philanthropy to be more catalytic, connected, and equitable. As Dasra enters its next chapter, Parnasha's new role reflects our continued commitment to leadership that can enable collective action, strengthen trust across the ecosystem, and help drive meaningful progress towards a more equitable India. #OneDasra #Leadership #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #CollectiveAction #IndianPhilanthropy #Equity

The Philanthropy Pulse: Dasra’s Monthly Roundup of Perspectives Driving #Philanthropy Each month, The Philanthropy Pulse curates thought-provoking reads that spotlight the ideas, trends, and conversations shaping philanthropy in India and beyond. This month’s edition explores some of the sector’s most pressing questions: How can philanthropy drive greater climate impact? What role can women’s leadership play in building resilience? How can India expand participation in giving? And what opportunities exist to invest in research and innovation that will shape the country’s future? Together, these perspectives point to a philanthropy ecosystem that is moving beyond intent to impact, investing in stronger institutions, broader participation, and long-term systems change. This month’s reads: India’s social sector has come a long way; now for the hard part  Govind Iyer, Deval Sanghavi, Hindustan Times https://lnkd.in/d3uyHyyv    Why India's Climate Philanthropy Needs Sharper Direction  Parnasha Banerjee, Prachi Pal (She/Her), Outlook Business https://lnkd.in/gG3TzCX6    The Overlooked Variable in Climate Action Investment: Why Women’s Leadership Deserves a Central Place in Climate Philanthropy  Pranay Karuna, Smriti Singh, Fortune India https://lnkd.in/gUkBzCSJ    To Give, First Get to Know: Why India’s Everyday Generosity Matters More Than Ever  The Economic Times  https://lnkd.in/gPcy7U6H    Not Just What India Manufactures, But What It Discovers  The Indian Express  https://lnkd.in/gy6q7mCn   

In our Alumni Speak series, graduates of the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Program (DSILP) share how the experience shaped their leadership journeys and influenced the way they lead their organisations, teams, and themselves. We hear from DSILP 2024-25 alumnus Gaurav Arora Chief Growth Officer at Salaam Bombay Foundation, who reflects on how DSILP bridged theory and practice through the insights of experienced practitioners and peers. For Gaurav, these real-world perspectives made the learning deeply relevant and continue to shape his leadership journey. Explore Gaurav's reflections on the DSILP experience and what made the learning so meaningful and applicable. Applications for the Dasra Social Impact Leadership Program 2026-27 are now open. If you are: • A senior nonprofit leader driving strategy, growth, or impact within your organisation • Leading a team, program, or vertical and looking to strengthen your leadership practice We invite you to apply. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dv38c-rR Application Deadline: 26 June 2026 For queries, write to: dsilp@dasra.org #AlumniSpeak #DSILPVoices #DasraSocialImpactLeadershipProgram #SocialImpactLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithPurpose #NGOLeadership #SocialSectorLeadership

India Philanthropy Forum London 2026 | 25 June 2026 We are grateful for the overwhelming response and interest in IPF London 2026. Registrations for this year's Forum are now closed. Anchored in the theme Bridges Beyond Borders: Fueling the Power of Collective Action, we look forward to welcoming changemakers from across the UK, India, and beyond for a day of thought-provoking conversations, shared learning, and meaningful connections. See you in London! Neera Nundy, Deval Sanghavi, Parnasha Banerjee, Geetika Dadlani, Divya Puri Parekh, Delnaz Paliwalla, Reeva Kulkarni Meheen Rangoonwala, Nitya Mohan Khemka, Sonal Sachdev Patel #IPFLondon2026 #BridgesBeyondBorders #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #CollectiveAction