We are on a mission to be the ecosystem enabler for the social sector in India by creating knowledge, catalysing leadership, building communities, and providing consultancy. By 2030, we will cumulatively impact 5000+ mid to senior leaders and 1000+ SPOs, directly contributing towards the country’s development agenda encompassing social justice and economic equity.
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Dive into the third edition of ILSS magazine, Leadership Inspired. This issue reimagines fundraising in India’s social sector as a leadership skill, a movement-building tool, and a driver of systemic change.
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A 9-day immersive journey for senior private sector professionals, the ILSS Leadership Program builds a strong foundation in social sector leadership while developing the skills and systems thinking needed to navigate complex sector challenges.
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Dive into the IFRC Key Takeaways Report—a concise summary of insights, reflections, and actionable learnings from the India Fundraising Conference (IFRC) 2025. This report brings together emerging trends, innovative strategies, and real-world experiences shared by sector leaders to help fundraisers and nonprofit professionals strengthen the culture of giving in India.
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The India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) and the Koita Foundation established a strategic partnership to launch the Koita Centre for Digital Transformation (KCDT) in February 2025
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This Program is designed to equip SPO leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategy required to build strong and compliant boards.
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'A Kind of Magic' : The ILSS Emerging Women’s Leadership (EWL) Program Book is more than a story; it is a testament to our commitment to empowering women leaders, strengthening the social sector, and creating a movement that redefines leadership itself.
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To build a thriving social sector, we need intermediaries—organisations that bring in talent, inspire engagement, and support growth. ILSS is truly embodying this role. The social sector needs passionate advocates to ignite awareness and draw people to the cause. Only then can we see a transformative influx of people ready to make a difference.
ILSS is building an alumni network that offers invaluable exposure—and connects individuals with inspiring leaders from the development sector. For those ready to say, 'Yes, this is my path,' it's an incredible stepping stone toward making a meaningful switch.
ILSS is playing a critical role in building the next generation of leaders.
The ILSS programs provide a timely intervention that opens pathways for individuals in the social sector, revealing meaningful opportunities beyond the corporate world. Many seek to make a change and connect with grassroots efforts, and ILSS equips them with the training and leadership skills to transition into impactful roles.
Senior Vice-President - Health, Piramal Swasthya (Ex-Fonterra, Mattel, Vodafone)
The ILSS Leadership Program Alum
Executive Director, Udayan Care (Ex- Co-Founder - Interactive Avenues)
The ILSS Leadership Program Alum
Managing Director, Perkins India (Ex- Wadhwani Foundation, Centum Learning)
The ILSS Leadership Program Alum
Chief Operating Officer, The/Nudge Institute (Ex - Nokia, Deloitte, IIT Roorkee, UT Austin)
The ILSS Leadership Program Alum
Romonika D Sharan
March 17, 2025
‘Attraversiamo – Let Us Cross Over!’ Ever since I came across this term in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ by...
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Dr Shradha Roy
March 7, 2025
Once you begin to see the world through a gendered lens, there is no going back. It is everywhere...
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