Social Impact Multipliers: Leadership Development for Indian Social Sector

The study brought together perspectives on Leadership Development from senior leaders and middle management of Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs), CEOs of SPOs, funders and ‘enabling organisations' in the ecosystem. The report provides an analysis of competencies, skills, and knowledge areas that leaders deem important and those they actively seek to develop in order to lead effectively for the present and future. It dives into the current landscape of experiences and challenges SPOs face in designing and implementing a learning culture in their organisation, investment and resources for leadership development, and triangulates the study findings at the ecosystem level through detailed analysis of perspectives from leaders, funders and ‘enabling organisations’. The report offers insights and recommendations for funders, leaders of SPOs and key stakeholders in the Indian social impact sector towards enabling leadership development for transformative impact.