There is a sentence many people in India’s development sector quietly understand but rarely say clearly: The places with the greatest need are not always the places where funding goes. Bihar is one of the clearest examples. I have been in early conversations with a grassroots NGO based in Bihar. It is ambitious, FCRA-registered, and […]
In peace building, inclusion is essential. But inclusion is not simply about inviting more people into the room. It is about understanding who can participate safely, who is being left out, and who may face harm because of their identity, status, or position in society. This is where intersectionality becomes important. Intersectionality helps us understand
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When Communication Fails, Even Good Work Can Be Misread I have often seen how a single communication gap between two people can quietly derail an otherwise strong objective. Sometimes the work is sound, the intent is right, and the expertise is real — yet the outcome suffers because expectations, ownership, and follow-up are not aligned.
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Letzrise Consulting Services LLP — Civil Society Intelligence The Funding Ledger Analysis · Grants · Philanthropy · CSR March 2026 — Special Report Grant Landscape Analysis What 596 Funders and 93 Companies Tell Us About the Future of NGO Money A data-driven examination of the global grants landscape — who is funding what, where the money
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For most of my career in fundraising, I’ve seen one pattern repeat itself: good organisations doing powerful work, constantly short on predictable money. Not because people don’t care, but because we don’t have systems that turn one emotional moment into long‑term support. Monthly giving is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to fix that for
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For many mid-sized Indian NGOs, face-to-face fundraising is already a proven way to acquire committed, long-term donors. But most of the time, this system depends almost entirely on paid fundraisers or external agencies, while volunteers remain on the sidelines—doing events, admin, or “general help.” What if your volunteers could become a powerful engine that not
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In the last few years, I’ve heard a similar line from many NGO leaders across India: “Maximum donor agencies have drastically cut down the admin cost and there is literally no OD budget left. Life has become so challenging for communitarian NGOs like us.” This is not just a funding complaint. It is a structural
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In today’s globally connected world, language skills are no longer just an advantage — they are a necessity. Whether your goal is studying abroad, securing an international job, migrating to Germany, or upgrading your professional communication, mastering English and German opens doors to endless opportunities. Letzrise Global Interventions proudly launches its internationally benchmarked online English
Why SDG 1 Needs Smarter Employee Engagement! SDG 1, “No Poverty,” aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere by tackling income poverty, deprivations in basic services, and vulnerability to shocks. It includes targets on eradicating extreme poverty (1.1), reducing poverty in all dimensions (1.2), expanding social protection (1.3), ensuring equal rights to resources
Why SDG 2 Needs More Than Food Donation! SDG 2, “Zero Hunger,” aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. It includes targets on safe, nutritious food for all (2.1), ending all forms of malnutrition (2.2), doubling smallholder productivity and incomes (2.3), and ensuring sustainable, resilient food systems (2.4).
Why SDG 3 Is A Strategic Space For Employee Engagement! SDG 3, “Good Health and Well-Being,” aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It includes targets on maternal and child health, infectious and noncommunicable diseases, mental health, substance abuse, road safety, sexual and reproductive health, universal health coverage, and
Why SDG 4 Is A Natural Home for Employee Volunteering! Happy Republic Day , On this day let see how SDG 4, “Quality Education,” aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It covers free, quality primary and secondary education (4.1), early childhood development (4.2), technical and vocational
Why SDG 5 Needs Deeper Employee Engagement SDG 5, “Gender Equality,” calls for ending all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, eliminating harmful practices, valuing unpaid care work, and ensuring women’s full participation in leadership and decision-making. It goes far beyond representation numbers; it touches everyday safety, pay, care burdens, voice, and
Why SDG 6 Is More Than Cleanliness SDG 6, “Clean Water and Sanitation,” aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It covers safe and affordable drinking water (6.1), adequate sanitation and hygiene (6.2), water quality and wastewater treatment (6.3), water-use efficiency and scarcity (6.4), integrated water resources management (6.5),
Why SDG 7 Is A Powerful Theme for Employee Engagement SDG 7, “Affordable and Clean Energy,” aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It covers universal energy access (7.1), increasing the share of renewables (7.2), improving energy efficiency (7.3), and strengthening international cooperation and infrastructure for clean energy. For
Why SDG 8 Is Bigger Than “More Jobs” SDG 8, “Decent Work and Economic Growth,” calls for sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment, and decent work for all. It emphasises not just more jobs, but safe working conditions, fair income, social protection, and opportunities for young people, women, and vulnerable groups. Most CSR
Why SDG 9 Fits Naturally With Corporate Employee Engagement SDG 9, “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,” focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. It includes targets on quality infrastructure (9.1), inclusive industrial growth (9.2), access to finance and technology for small enterprises (9.3), upgrading industries for resource efficiency (9.4), and
Why SDG 10 Matters For Employee Engagement ! SDG 10, “Reduced Inequalities,” is about reducing inequality within and among countries, including income gaps and discrimination based on age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic status. It calls for the social, economic, and political inclusion of all people, and for eliminating discriminatory laws, policies,
Why SDG 11 Is A Natural Fit For Employee Engagement SDG 11, “Sustainable Cities and Communities,” aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by improving housing, transport, basic services, air quality, waste management, and access to green spaces. More than half of the world’s population already lives in cities, and this will rise
Why SDG 12 Belongs At The Heart Of Employee Engagement ! SDG 12, “Responsible Consumption and Production,” calls for doing more and better with less—using resources efficiently, reducing waste, and decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation. It covers everything from food loss and waste, chemicals, and materials to corporate sustainability reporting and consumer awareness. For
Why SDG 13 Needs Thoughtful Employee Engagement SDG 13, “Climate Action,” calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by strengthening resilience, integrating climate into policies, and building knowledge and capacity. Climate change is already affecting every region through heatwaves, floods, storms, and shifting rainfall patterns, with greenhouse gas emissions more than
Why SDG 14 Belongs In Your Employee Engagement Strategy! SDG 14, “Life Below Water,” is about conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources—from reducing pollution and overfishing to protecting coastal ecosystems and boosting ocean-based livelihoods. Oceans regulate climate, provide food and jobs to billions, and absorb a large share of human-made carbon dioxide,
Why SDG 15 Needs Deeper Employee Engagement SDG 15, “Life on Land,” is about protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, and halting biodiversity loss. Forests, grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems underpin food, water, climate regulation, and livelihoods, yet they continue to be degraded at alarming rates. For CSR and ESG teams,
Why SDG 16 Belongs In Employee Engagement SDG 16 is about “peace, justice and strong institutions” and calls for peaceful, inclusive societies, equal access to justice, and effective, accountable institutions at all levels. It is a cornerstone goal: without safety, rule of law, and trust in institutions, progress on education, health, climate, and livelihoods is
Sustainable Development Goal 17 is about “Partnerships for the Goals” and recognises that the SDGs can only be achieved when governments, business, and civil society work together. For NGOs, employee engagement is no longer just about feel-good volunteering days; it is a practical way to build multi-stakeholder partnerships that share knowledge, technology, and resources to
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Corporate CSR in India is slowly waking up to art and culture—not just as “nice to have” sponsorships, but as a way to preserve heritage, build creative livelihoods, and strengthen organisational culture. For NGOs, this opens a powerful space to design employee engagement where corporate teams become co-creators, learners, and ambassadors of India’s artistic and
Corporate CSR in health is moving from one-off camps and cheque-writing to long-term partnerships that strengthen community health systems and employee wellbeing. For NGOs, this creates a rich opportunity to design employee engagement where corporate teams contribute time, skills, and empathy to improve real health outcomes, not just event counts. Why health-focused CSR needs thoughtful
Corporate CSR for the environment is moving beyond symbolic tree-planting days to long-term ecosystem restoration, where employees act as stewards, not just volunteers. For NGOs, this opens a powerful space to design engagements that combine fieldwork, citizen science, and skills-based volunteering across afforestation and habitat restoration themes. Why afforestation CSR needs deeper engagement Many CSR
Corporate CSR is moving beyond cheque-book philanthropy and one-off volunteering days towards long-term, technology-driven partnerships that co-create innovative solutions to real social problems. For NGOs, this creates a powerful opportunity: design employee engagement activities where corporate teams do not just “volunteer” but co-create tech-for-good solutions that transform communities and strengthen internal systems. Why CSR engagement
Most leaders and team lead know they should give feedback regularly, but many avoid it because they fear conflict or demotivation. Effective feedback is not about criticism; it is about helping someone see what to repeat and what to improve, in a way that feels fair and respectful. Over the years, there have been a
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Taking Activism To The Frontlines: Letzrise in New Delhi with Animal Care India Letzrise marked an important milestone this year by placing its footprint in the northern part of the country—this time in the capital, New Delhi. Over three intensive days, a full Learning & Development journey was delivered for Animal Care India Foundation, with
Water stress and SDG 6 are no longer abstract issues; many Indian cities and industrial areas already face scarcity, higher costs and tighter regulations. Companies that involve employees in water stewardship can cut consumption, reduce risk and build a culture of responsibility at the same time. The formats below are designed so CSR, sustainability and
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Livelihood-focused employee engagement can turn CSR into direct support for skills, income and dignity for communities. The ideas below are written so NGOs and corporate teams can plug them into annual plans as structured, trackable formats. “Skills for Livelihood” career clinics Co-create career clinics where employees offer practical guidance to youth or women enrolled in
Smart city and mobility–themed engagement helps employees see themselves as everyday city-makers, not just commuters. The formats below are written so NGOs and corporate CSR / sustainability teams can plug them into annual engagement calendars. Both the team can design in collaboration the below mentioned themes to get their employees in the company engaged. “Commute
Women-empowerment–themed engagement works best when it focuses on skills, safety and fair opportunities, not just one-off celebrations. The ideas below are written as practical formats NGOs and corporate CSR / HR teams can co-run in a balanced, non-controversial way. “Her Story, Our Workplace” dialogues Host a 60–90-minute session that starts with a panel of 2–3
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) work best when NGOs and corporate CSR teams design experiences that shift everyday behaviour, not just policies. The activities below are written as actionable formats you can co-run with client HR and business teams. Identity mapping: “Many Sides of Me” Run a 60–90 minute workshop where employees map visible and invisible
Employee engagement with an animal-rights lens can turn CSR into a powerful driver of compassion, community connection, and culture change inside companies. Across India, awareness of animal welfare and rights is growing – from the constitutional duty to show compassion for all living creatures to evolving laws against cruelty. For companies, this opens up a
Child rights–focused employee engagement can move CSR from one-off volunteering to deeper, values-based partnerships that benefit both children and companies. We have experienced many midsized or community driven social purpose organisation struggle to find and way to engage CSR partners in Employee engagement initiatives. We are suggesting eight implementable initiatives below. We have seen how
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Most NGOs lose CSR opportunities not because of weak programs, but because knowledge is scattered across inboxes, laptops, and people’s heads. A simple, disciplined Knowledge Management (KM) system can quietly multiply your CSR fundraising results. Create a Central “CSR Knowledge Hub” First, create one single place where all CSR-related information lives and can be found
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Many CSR donors in India are slowly moving towards multi-year, programmatic partnerships and more openness to funding organisational development, but NGOs still need to design for this shift very intentionally. This blog lays out a practical roadmap to move from one-year projects and “no overheads” to longer-term programme funding and real investment in teams, systems
Many companies restrict CSR to plant locations and priority districts, but NGOs can still grow work in new geographies by using a phased “foot-in-the-door” approach, brand-aligned arguments, and flexible co-funding models. This blog outlines how to respect corporate location priorities while quietly building a pathway into your own core areas over time. When geography blocks
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Most NGOs don’t struggle with CSR money because companies don’t care; they struggle because “fundraising” is nobody’s real job. This blog shows how to fix that without a big budget by creating clear ownership, simple systems, and a pathway to a dedicated fundraising role. No fundraising owner, no predictable CSR In many organisations, CSR fundraising
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Nonprofits can turn one-off CSR donations into predictable, multi-year partnerships by managing key donors like “accounts”, planning annual engagement deliberately, and starting renewal and feedback conversations well before project closure. The core shift is from “project funding” to “long-term client servicing” where the donor’s internal success and continuity are as important as the NGO’s. Treat
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Indian CSR funding is powerful but unpredictable, because it is tied to business cycles, leadership priorities, and external shocks. NGOs cannot control that volatility, but they can design funding models, projects, and reserves that absorb shocks and keep core work stable. Why CSR funding feels so unpredictable CSR allocations fluctuate with profit, sector trends, and
CSR projects can become 3–5-year partnerships when NGOs stop treating them as one-off grants and start managing them as key accounts with clear relationship ownership, structured engagement, and a focus on making the donor successful inside their own company. With a few disciplined practices, renewal stops being a last-minute scramble and becomes a natural next
Indian corporates are under growing pressure to show clear, auditable CSR impact—and that means NGOs need to move from “good stories” to structured data, dashboards, and credible third‑party validation. The good news is you do not need a complex MIS on day one; you can build CSR‑ready compliance and reporting systems in phases, while funding
Lack of direct access to CSR decision-makers is a structural barrier, but it can be reversed if NGOs deliberately enter the right networks, turn existing funders into bridges, create their own engagement spaces, and use LinkedIn as a consistent relationship engine. With clear quarterly KPIs, this shifts “waiting to be invited” into a proactive, repeatable
Many NGOs do powerful work on the ground, but still lose out to others who “look” more impressive because they present their impact better. The problem is usually not the work, but how clearly and consistently it is communicated to donors and corporates. The Core Problem: Invisible Impact Corporates, funders, and even individual donors are
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Why LTV Matters for Indian NGOs- For Indian NGOs, monthly donors are not just a steady revenue stream; they are long‑term partners who decide how far programmes can grow. Donor lifetime value (LTV) helps organisations shift from chasing “new donors this month” to designing relationships that maximise the long‑term value and impact of every supporter.
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Healthy leadership is usually invisible; the organisation just feels stable and focused. When internal conflict erupts at the top, that stability takes a direct hit, and everyone quietly asks the same question: “How are we going to respond to this without breaking the organisation?” Why Letzrise is entering this space At Letzrise, the intent is
India’s NGOs are putting more energy than ever into retail fundraising—monthly giving, face‑to‑face, events, and small online donations. Yet the one thing that can truly unlock these channels—a stable, skilled fundraising team—is exactly where most organisations are struggling. The paradox of retail fundraising in India- Across India, reports show individual and small donations growing steadily,
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Corporates tend to back NGOs that can demonstrate scale, predictability, and a clear path for growth, but small, community-led organisations can absolutely position themselves as “scale-ready” with the right framing. The blog below turns your points into a coherent, NGO-facing article. Why Corporates Prefer Big, Scalable Projects Most CSR teams today are under pressure to
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NGOs are not short on passion. They are short on people, time, and budget to build strong fundraising, programme support, HR, digital marketing, and training systems in-house. This is exactly low-cost, sector-informed consulting support can change the game for your organisation. Why these services matter now If your team is juggling proposals, programmes, hiring, and
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Highly competitive CSR environment can actually be a huge opportunity for sharp, focused NGOs. In a space dominated by big brands, smaller and mid-sized organizations win not by doing everything, but by becoming the obvious choice for something very specific. The Problem: CSR Is Crowded CSR teams are flooded with proposals from large, well-known NGOs
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Budgets can make or break a CSR proposal. When numbers don’t align with donor expectations or CSR norms, even a strong programme concept can get stuck. This blog explores why misalignment happens and how NGOs can design budgets that are transparent, realistic, and corporate-friendly. Why Budget–Donor Misalignment Happens Many NGOs struggle because their budgets are
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Many NGOs are chasing the same CSR rupees, but those that position sharply, co-create with companies, and build partnerships instead of one-off projects are the ones that move from “one of many” to “preferred partner” status. The blog below reframes your points into a cohesive, practitioner-focused article. High CSR Competition: How NGOs Can Still Win
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NGOs do the hard work of building relationships, crafting strong CSR proposals, and submitting them on time – and then go quiet. The proposal sits in someone’s inbox while the team “waits to hear back.” In reality, what happens after you hit send often matters more than the proposal itself. Thoughtful, value-led follow-ups are where
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Limited documentation of evidence quietly weakens even the best NGO work, because funders cannot “see” the change beyond stories and activity reports. This blog looks at how simple monitoring, evaluation, and documentation habits can transform credibility with CSR and institutional donors. Why Evidence Matters For NGOs and CSR projects, data and documentation are no longer
Outcome-based proposal writing shifts the focus from “what you will do” to “what will change” because of your project. This blog explores how NGOs can move from activity-heavy narratives to clear, outcome-driven proposals that funders trust and fund. Why Outcomes Matter Many NGO proposals describe camps, trainings, and workshops in detail but fail to show
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Most NGOs do powerful work but remain almost invisible to the very CSR partners who could help them scale. When impact, strengths, and credibility are not communicated clearly, even strong organisations get overlooked in favour of those who simply present better. This blog outlines practical steps to strengthen your NGO’s visibility and brand so that
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Many NGOs do powerful work, yet their CSR proposals land in a black hole. The reason is often simple: proposals look and feel generic, with little connection to a company’s specific CSR strategy, language, or priorities. In India’s CSR context, where companies clearly define thematic focus, geographies, and impact frameworks in their policies and reports,
Many strong projects lose out on CSR funding not because of impact gaps, but because they are loosely mapped to a company’s CSR priorities, themes, and geography. When proposals feel generic or misaligned, they are quietly filtered out long before decision-makers see them. Aligning your programmes tightly with each company’s CSR mandate is now non‑negotiable
Across India, many child rights organisations are doing deep, systemic work—while CSR funders often seem to chase quick, visible wins. This is not a failure of your mission; it is a classic “mission–market mismatch” between what you do and how the CSR ecosystem thinks and buys. This blog explores how to close that gap without
In an era where purpose-driven initiatives are gaining momentum, social impact fundraising has emerged as a pivotal strategy for organizations aiming to drive meaningful change. Our recent demo session delved deep into the nuances of this approach, shedding light on innovative strategies and real-world applications that can amplify your fundraising efforts. Understanding Social Impact Fundraising
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Many CSR programmes in India still gravitate toward “visible” activities like kit distribution, but the real opportunity—for communities and for companies—lies in funding capacity-building, prevention, and protection systems as core risk management and ESG strategy. This blog reframes those “soft” interventions in language corporates understand and shows how NGOs can design, pitch, and prove them
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If you’re working with a community-driven NGO, you’ve probably felt the sting: corporates say they want impact, but they’re reluctant to give grants to grassroots organizations. Why? It’s not your passion—it’s the system, the strategy, and how you communicate your work. Here’s a battle-tested roadmap I’ve used to help NGOs bridge this gap, get into
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On November 24–25, Letzrise delivered a focused two-day virtual workshop designed to demystify corporate social responsibility (CSR) fundraising and crowdfunding for grassroots partners. The programme was crafted for organizations ready to take confident first steps into these strategic arenas. Why This Workshop Was Needed Across India, many NGOs are driven by passion but face challenges
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How a 3‑hour, story‑driven session helped one team shift from feeling stuck to moving forward—together. Date: 18 November 2025, FLOYYD Office Facilitated by: Letzrise (Module 2: Resilience Building During Crisis) Why talk about resilience now? Crisis has a way of narrowing our vision. When we’re overwhelmed, even simple tasks can feel impossible. But resilience isn’t
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Why Community-Driven NGOs and CSR Companies Miss Each Other—and How They Can Build Real Impact Together India’s social sector is vibrant and diverse, yet a familiar gap persists: community-driven NGOs struggle to unlock meaningful CSR funding, while corporate CSR teams find themselves working with the same large, urban organizations time and again. What keeps these
How to protect revenue, reduce burnout, and build a resilient fundraising engine. The tension every revenue team feels! If you lead a nonprofit revenue team—fundraising, partnerships, fee-for-service, or retail—you’ve probably thought: “We can’t afford to pull the team out for two days of training. Momentum will stall; targets won’t wait.” That fear is real. But
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Today, a New Journey Begins- Letzrise is excited to partner with FLOYYD—an independent face-to-face sales & marketing agency—to launch our capacity-building program for their business development executives and leaders. The first module focused on a simple but powerful idea: the work you do in the field is also the fastest track to your personal dreams
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When Children Design a city Walking into a sunlit courtyard in South Bengaluru, rows of nearly a hundred student-led stalls felt less like a school exhibition and more like a miniature city in motion, divided thoughtfully between junior and middle sections that hummed with purpose. What stood out was not the scale but the clarity—seven
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On October 10th, 2025, the Hope Givers team achieved a major milestone—successfully completing all seven modules of the Letzrise storytelling program. Over the last few weeks, these passionate changemakers have navigated a journey designed to equip them not just with techniques, but with a mindset for powerful, purpose-driven communication. Final Two Sessions: Solution & Impact – The
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At Letzrise, we believe that every story has the power to inspire change. Our latest video, a 50-second snapshot of our journey, captures how our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and why storytelling is central to building lasting impact. The Story Behind the Video- In under a minute, the video
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Spandan: A Journey Back to the Self There are moments in life when time slows down, when silence speaks louder than words, and when the soul feels lighter than ever before. For me, one such moment was Spandan—a three-day journey where twenty strangers came together, not just to talk, but to truly listen, reflect, and
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From Insight to Impact: Hope Givers Module 4 — Building Solutions In Module 4 of our journey with the Hope Givers team, we shifted from powerful storytelling to purposeful solution-building. With a foundation established in earlier modules—stories fueled by heart, clarity, and vision—this session focused on shaping those narratives into tangible, scalable solutions
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October Grant Opportunities: Empowering Change Across Sectors At Letzrise, we believe that timely access to the right resources can transform an idea into lasting impact. Every month, new grants open doors for NGOs, social enterprises, and changemakers who are working to solve critical social challenges. This October, a wide range of opportunities have emerged across
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This week, the LetzRise team had the pleasure of conducting the third module of storytelling training with the dynamic leadership team of HopeGivers. With around 15 passionate participants in the room, the energy was palpable — a true testament to the power of purpose-driven storytelling. Warming Up with a Vision- The session kicked off by
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There are days that simply stand out—days when a team comes together, not just to learn, but to celebrate, connect, and grow. Our recent Hope Givers training session which took place on 17th JULY 2025 at Hope givers space was one of those days, filled with vibrant energy, laughter, and a shared sense of purpose.
Published on July 4, 2025 | Letzrise On July 3rd, something magical happened at Symphony Coworking Space, the home of the Hope Givers team. What was planned as a two-hour session turned into an unforgettable exchange of dreams, emotions, and shared purpose. With over 20 team members—including the Acquisition team, senior leaders, and decision-makers—gathered in
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has opened up major funding opportunities for NGOs and nonprofits that are creating real impact on the ground. But to actually receive CSR funds, your organization must meet certain legal requirements and complete specific registrations. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know — eligibility, criteria,
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If you’re a nonprofit working hard to create change in education, health, livelihoods, or any social cause, there’s good news for you! India now has a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) — a platform where nonprofits can list themselves to raise funds more transparently and reach new donors, including companies looking to fulfil their CSR goals.
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My Training Roadmap for New YPs: A Journey Into Fundraising with Purpose When I first sat down to design this roadmap, my goal was simple: I wanted to help new Young Professionals (YPs) feel inspired, confident, and capable of owning their journey in fundraising. What unfolded over several sessions was not just a training structure
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Empowering small NGOs with tools to raise funds through CSR storytelling and employee engagement! Are you leading or working in a small NGO and constantly juggling tasks, trying to raise funds without a dedicated fundraising team? You’re not alone—and we’ve got just the solution. Introducing “Fundraising from Within” — a powerful 7-session online bootcamp designed
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26-03-2025, Bengaluru , India In today’s rapidly evolving impact landscape, the gap between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) intent and on-ground implementation remains wide. Many well-meaning CSR initiatives struggle to find the right partners, while mission-driven NGOs battle fundraising fatigue, operational bottlenecks, and a lack of strategic visibility. This is where LetzRise steps in—as a powerful
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26-03-2025 , Bengaluru, India In today’s rapidly evolving social impact landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a checkbox—it’s a bridge between purpose and people. For NGOs and social impact organizations striving to scale their fundraising or deepen sustainability, unlocking this bridge requires one essential ingredient: storytelling. And not just any story—but a
26-03-2025 , Bengaluru, India Optimizing the Donor Journey with CRM + Power BI + Storytelling In the fast-evolving world of social impact, donor expectations are shifting. They want transparency, connection, and measurable outcomes. For NGOs working in mental health, children’s rights, environment, gender, education, and faith-based sectors, the key to unlocking sustained funding lies in
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25-03-2025, Bengaluru , India In today’s fast-evolving impact landscape, fundraising is no longer just a skill—it’s a leadership imperative. For Executive Directors, CEOs, and Heads of Fundraising across Mental Health & Wellness NGOs, Children’s Rights organizations, Environmental causes, and inclusion-focused initiatives, the pressure to deliver sustainable revenue while scaling impact is real. Add to that
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Date- 25-03-2025, Bengaluru, India In today’s fast-evolving giving landscape, purpose-driven organizations can’t afford stagnant fundraising strategies. Whether you’re a mental health NGO trying to break through donor fatigue, a green energy startup building investor trust, or a CSR foundation seeking deeper impact narratives—your fundraising approach needs to evolve, not just adapt. Introducing Fundraising Transformation Packages
Date:- 20th March 2025, 17:05, Bengaluru, India Fundraising is the lifeline of any charity, but for small organizations with an annual budget of less than ₹1 crore, it often feels like an uphill battle. Most rely on personal networks and one-time contributions, lacking the systems needed for long-term financial sustainability. So, how can small and
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Friends do you remember the name of inspector Gadget who used to catch bad guys with the help of various devices. I used to love to watch those episodes on TV. I remember one or two movies have also been made on this superhero. You must be thinking why the hell I am talking about
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Dear Friends, today we will be going to dissect the new CSR amendments 2021 and their implication for all the beneficiaries (Registered Trust, Societies, Section 8 companies, etc) Many of our friends in the NGO industry asked us whether section 8 companies are eligible for getting CSR funding as per the new CSR ACT. So
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With the increasing use of the internet, blogging is something that has become an essential weapon in this game of popularity. One feature that has been able to connect a lot of people and network at a better level. It never makes your thoughts go wrong rather promotes individuality and represents the uniqueness of a
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Friends today I am going to share five steps we take in the lead generation method when we use the LinkedIn platform. Step #1: Create A Bite-Sized Freebie Thing (That’s Easy to Consume) However, if you offer something SMALL and FREE to would-be LinkedIn connections, then you’ll separate yourself from the rest of the LinkedIn
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Nowadays Search engines are very demanding. Now search engines are paying more and more attention to the content of your articles thanks to the surge of free article sites that are appearing everywhere internet. it’s impossible for a program to index your free article and not others when a free article could possibly happen on
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During my online marketing tenure, I even have found that Google ad words are one among the simplest ways to get traffic for lead generation. I need to say getting traffic to the landing page or lead capture phase is that the easiest part but getting that traffic to convert into real-time hot leads for
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Friends we have been immensely benefited by Article marketing and today we are going you share with you why Article marketing is beneficial. Article marketing has many benefits which can include establishing yourself as an Author, lead generation, more traffic to your website, improved program position, and is becoming a necessary tool for doing business
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Friends today we are going to share a very important aspect of advertisement strategy and if you do it well then your health condition improves. The success of an advertisement depends largely on its headline. The headline should grab the reader’s attention and encourage him to read the remainder of the advertisement. When choosing the
Friends today I will be able to share 12 amazing ways to spice up traffic to your website and make sales. Design your website to be a targeted resource center. Choose one subject and repose on it. You’ll gain repeat visitors that have an interest therein topic. Offer something that’s really free. If people attend
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Today I am going to tell you about a tool that has surprised a lot of marketers. If your website has decent regular traffic and you produce decent content, this tool can do wonders. Yes, I am talking about Google AdSense, but it also has pros and cons. Online marketers usually find AdSense to be
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