Impact is not limited to big philanthropy
Today
the term “impact” is used rather loosely by both donor and recipient
organisations. More often than not the term is used in proposals and reports
just to let the term “impact” make an impact on the reader.
the term “impact” is used rather loosely by both donor and recipient
organisations. More often than not the term is used in proposals and reports
just to let the term “impact” make an impact on the reader.
Of course, as we
all know, having social or developmental impact is the result of a deliberate
set of activities with clear and definite goals around this definition.
all know, having social or developmental impact is the result of a deliberate
set of activities with clear and definite goals around this definition.
It’s
critical to clearly differentiate between the broad term ‘impact’ and a more
deliberate definition of social impact.
critical to clearly differentiate between the broad term ‘impact’ and a more
deliberate definition of social impact.
Impact on its own implies an influence
or effect on virtually anything, given its context.
or effect on virtually anything, given its context.
Social or Developmental impact
however, is grounded in the effect it has on a pressing social challenge.
however, is grounded in the effect it has on a pressing social challenge.
We
are pleased to carry on our Blog, key insights from an article titled, “Impact is not limited to big philanthropy”
written by CAP’s Board Member, Mrs.
Rati F Forbes and which was originally published on India Development
Review (IDR).
are pleased to carry on our Blog, key insights from an article titled, “Impact is not limited to big philanthropy”
written by CAP’s Board Member, Mrs.
Rati F Forbes and which was originally published on India Development
Review (IDR).
One may read her original by clicking on the following link:
Rati’s
article is a reflection of her leadership in the field of philanthropy. She validates the maxim that leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s
not about her being a Director at the Forbes Marshall Group. It is about her full-time devotion to the ‘Social Initiatives’ of her group companies and giving the corporate foundation which she heads a clear and strategic direction. If leadership is
about impact, influence and inspiration, Rati has demonstrates by example how impact
involves getting results and how she influences and inspires peers by spreading her
passion for philanthropy.
article is a reflection of her leadership in the field of philanthropy. She validates the maxim that leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s
not about her being a Director at the Forbes Marshall Group. It is about her full-time devotion to the ‘Social Initiatives’ of her group companies and giving the corporate foundation which she heads a clear and strategic direction. If leadership is
about impact, influence and inspiration, Rati has demonstrates by example how impact
involves getting results and how she influences and inspires peers by spreading her
passion for philanthropy.
When
Rati thinks back to the beginning of her giving journey, she states: “I think
about how I really didn’t know where to start, or how to best embark on it. I
read about and researched causes that interested me and those that seemed the
most essential to give to; I spoke to founders of nonprofit organisations and
accompanied them on site visits; and I tried to meet others working in this
area by attending as many seminars and conferences as I could.”
Rati thinks back to the beginning of her giving journey, she states: “I think
about how I really didn’t know where to start, or how to best embark on it. I
read about and researched causes that interested me and those that seemed the
most essential to give to; I spoke to founders of nonprofit organisations and
accompanied them on site visits; and I tried to meet others working in this
area by attending as many seminars and conferences as I could.”
Part
of her research involved reading articles and books written about Indian and
foreign philanthropists who had been recognized and feted for their giving. And,
then she comes out with an admission which many of us would resonate with: “Truth
to tell, instead of being inspired by these stories of large-scale individual
giving, I was scared and overwhelmed. The more I read, the more it seemed as if
only giving away crores of rupees of personal wealth could lead to significant
impact. It also seemed as if the most vital causes to give to were enormous
ones such as the eradication of a disease, or large-scale education efforts.”
of her research involved reading articles and books written about Indian and
foreign philanthropists who had been recognized and feted for their giving. And,
then she comes out with an admission which many of us would resonate with: “Truth
to tell, instead of being inspired by these stories of large-scale individual
giving, I was scared and overwhelmed. The more I read, the more it seemed as if
only giving away crores of rupees of personal wealth could lead to significant
impact. It also seemed as if the most vital causes to give to were enormous
ones such as the eradication of a disease, or large-scale education efforts.”
Rati
speaks about lack of supporting infrastructure for smaller givers but on a more
positive note she is very clear and emphatic in stating that the development
ecosystem needs a variety of givers and, very possibly, the combined effort of
a thoughtful group of ‘smaller givers’—people giving INR 5 to 25 lakh per year —
can have the same impact as one larger donor.
speaks about lack of supporting infrastructure for smaller givers but on a more
positive note she is very clear and emphatic in stating that the development
ecosystem needs a variety of givers and, very possibly, the combined effort of
a thoughtful group of ‘smaller givers’—people giving INR 5 to 25 lakh per year —
can have the same impact as one larger donor.
Based
on her giving journey, Rati shares the following wisdom and insight with
readers at IDR.
on her giving journey, Rati shares the following wisdom and insight with
readers at IDR.
- Identify a cause that resonates with you. Smaller
amounts, when given smartly, can make a larger impact. That’s why it’s best
that first-time philanthropists partner with a nonprofit. - Build a long-term association with a nonprofit. Once
you choose a nonprofit, invest in building a partnership. It is important that
you embark on this journey together, so take the time to have conversations and
understand the real needs of the organisation you are getting associated with. - Think about sustainability. Every
contribution can’t have an element of sustainability, but many can. - Collaborate. Impact
can be stronger and can have greater reach when giving is done in a
collaborative mode.
We
once again that India Development Review (IDR) for permitting us to carry
highlights of Rati’s article and we also remind readers to read the full text
of her original article by clicking on the following link:
once again that India Development Review (IDR) for permitting us to carry
highlights of Rati’s article and we also remind readers to read the full text
of her original article by clicking on the following link:
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