Philanthropy Flashcards - Global Givers and Local Impact in India

India's mature nonprofit ecosystem has been tackling challenges linked to persistent inequalities, with agility. It stands ready to develop replicable solutions that can drive transformative change. Investing in India's efforts can create a ripple effect of worldwide positive impact. The Indian diaspora is emerging as a formidable global force, gaining recognition across academia, business, and geopolitics. Its success is further reflected in the rapid growth of wealth generation within the community. Greater philanthropic contributions by the Indian diaspora can help unlock the next phase of development - India for the World. We present data on funding inflows through official development assistance and philanthropic foundations + collaboratives to build the case for giving to India.

• Trust implicit: Net total receipts (Official Development Assistance + private flows) to India remain strong with it doubling last year to USD 34B highlighting the trust of the ecosystem
• Strategic imperative: India receives 22% of giving to Low- and Middle-Income Countries by top global foundations, alluding to confidence in India's non-profit organizations.
• Turning point:  >40% leading global foundations + collaboratives have Indian diaspora representation in leadership; this represents a positive change in decision-making structures
• Golden opportunity: US Indian diaspora has the potential to unlock USD 2.5B in philanthropic capital by 2030 expanding support for nonprofits, only 5% of which receive foreign funding today