CentreFor Philanthropy
For Inclusive Development
Redefining Philanthropy For Systemic Change
CPID is focused on strengthening philanthropic thinking and practice in India. So that giving contributes to inclusive, systemic social change.
Because Philanthropy Shapes Power, Priorities
And Outcomes
Philanthropy has the freedom to take risks and back underfunded issues. But in practice, giving in India remains concentrated around a few geographies, a few communities, and a narrow set of social issues. These choices shape whose voices are heard, which problems are prioritised, and how solutions are designed.
CPID exists to help philanthropy engage more consciously with equity, context and long-term impact, especially as new models of giving and social innovation continue to emerge across the country.
How CPID Advances Inclusive Philanthropy
Research
Knowledge
Conversations
Convenings
Learning
Fellowships
From Capital To Change
CPID works closely with those who fund change and those who deliver it on the ground.
Funders & Donors
Including family philanthropy, individual philanthropists and CSR leaders.
We partner with funders to strengthen how giving decisions are made—bringing research, field insight and a justice lens to philanthropic strategy and practice.
SPOs
Organisations working directly on social and development challenges.
We engage with SPOs to surface field realities, strengthen funder–organisation relationships and ensure philanthropic practices remain rooted in lived experience.
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CPID Impact Fellowship
This applied research fellowship explores how philanthropic models engage with questions of power, equity and justice—moving beyond charity towards more transformative approaches to social change.
What's New
From CPID
Explore our recent reports, tools
and applied insights.
