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Shruti Goel 9/25/24 Shruti Goel 9/25/24

The Importance Of Being A Smart Philanthropist: Leveraging Venture Philanthropy And The Indian Diaspora's Giving Potential

By investing in social enterprises and focusing on measurable outcomes, we are able to demonstrate the principles of venture philanthropy and smart giving. Intertwining India's entrepreneurial energy with the passion of philanthropists creates a powerful force for change, where innovation meets compassion to drive sustainable social impact.

Kate Cochran 3/10/20 Kate Cochran 3/10/20

Virtual Reality: Making An Online Fundraiser Connect with Donors

Upaya’s annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We count on it for about one quarter of our operating budget, and our small-but-mighty team and volunteers prepare for it for many months

Kate Cochran 7/10/19 Kate Cochran 7/10/19

Upaya Fundamentals: How Is Upaya Funded?

To wrap up our Fundamentals blog series, I get the privilege of talking about the unsung heroes of our ecosystem