• Event Report

Building solutions for social impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • May 2024
The first edition of Code4Change, an ISDM CDSSI Hackathon, ended with the winning solution being awarded at an event in Bengaluru
  • Paper / Report

Driving Social Impact through Innovative Finance Approaches

  • Source : ISDM
  • February 2025
Examines innovative finance mechanisms to scale social impact, exploring themes such as impact investing, blended finance, venture philanthropy, assessment frameworks, and policy/regulatory frameworks in the Indian context. Draws on fellowship research commissioned by ISDM’s CIFSI to highlight drivers and challenges for sustainable social finance.
  • Blog

Portal Exclusive: Millennials Opting For A Career With A Purpose

  • Source : ISDM
  • June 2019
Aiming at the millennial workforce, this article examines why an increasing number of young professionals are choosing careers that offer purpose and social impact. It discusses current employment trends, the appeal of mission-driven organizations, and how purposeful work correlates with enhanced job satisfaction. The post incorporates interviews and market analyses to provide insights into the changing career landscape and how employers can attract and retain millennial talent committed to social change.
  • Case Study

Mohammed Yunus and Grameen Bank

  • Source : ISDM
  • October 2022
This case-let introduces Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, exploring his pioneering work in microcredit. It examines Yunus’s motivations, personal characteristics, and the contextual factors that shaped his journey in redefining poverty alleviation through access to credit. Learners will gain insights into the principles and applications of microcredit and microfinance, while also engaging with the systemic and cultural shifts driven by Yunus and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh—a nation still in its formative years when the bank was established in 1983.
  • Paper / Report

Innovative Finance Made Simple: A Primer for Innovative Financing Instruments in India

  • Source : ISDM
  • December 2023
This primer aims to demystify existing financial instruments in India, enabling and empowering social sector organizations to make informed decisions to access funding. It provides an introductory overview of innovative finance instruments, including stakeholders, processes, value propositions, applicability, and associated risks. The resource is designed to help social purpose organizations understand and navigate the landscape of innovative financing options available to them.
  • Paper / Report

Bridging perspectives: Innovative Finance Insights from India

  • Source : ISDM
  • February 2024
This study advocates for a comprehensive understanding on innovative finance by delving into the perspectives of both donors and recipients, contributing significantly to the emerging discourse on innovative finance. It also simplifies information on innovative finance instruments. The study elucidates the various innovative financing structures, processes, stakeholders, applicability, for organisations.
  • Blog

Why the Social Sector Is The Next Place To Be

  • Source : ISDM
  • May 2022
This article outlines the dynamic opportunities emerging in the social sector. It discusses how increasing investments in social innovation and purpose-driven work are transforming career landscapes and creating impactful roles. The post highlights trends that make the sector increasingly attractive for professionals seeking meaningful, transformative work and outlines the benefits of a career dedicated to achieving social change.
  • Blog

Realising India: Re-Realising My Privileges

  • Source : ISDM
  • December 2017
I chose to drop science post 10th grade and study commerce.At 17, I went to Delhi University for graduation. I chose to finance my own education. I chose to study literature. I chose to work in an NGO. After working for 6 years, I chose to quit my job and study a program that was absolutely new in the sector. At an age when most girls get married, I chose not to. What underlies all of this and much more…
  • Blog

Unlocking the Power of Capital: Innovative Finance Solutions for Social Enterprises in India

  • Source : ISDM
  • June 2024
The Indian social sector, brimming with potential and driven by a passion for positive change, often faces a critical challenge: access to adequate funding. Traditional funding models may fall short in meeting the diverse and evolving needs of social enterprises. However, a new wave of innovative finance solutions is emerging, offering promising pathways to unlock private capital and fuel sustainable growth within the sector.The Landscape of Innovative Finance: A Paradigm ShiftInnovative finance represents a departure from conventional funding models, embracing…
  • Blog

Unlocking Social Impact Funding: Strategies for For-Profit Enterprises

  • Source : ISDM
  • March 2024
Focusing on finance for social change, this article explores innovative funding strategies designed for profit enterprises. It examines alternative finance models such as impact investing, venture philanthropy, and public–private partnerships that help integrate social outcomes with financial performance. The post offers practical insights and recommendations for bridging funding gaps and harnessing capital to drive transformative social initiatives.
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