The Future of Fundraising: ILSS’s India Fundraising Conference 2025 to Return for its 4th Edition



The
India
Fundraising
Conference
(IFRC)
2025


India’s
largest
fundraising
conference


will
return
for
its
fourth
edition
in
February
2025.
A
collaboration
between
India
Leaders
for
Social
Sector
(ILSS)
and
The
Resource
Alliance,
the
Conference
will
convene
at
the
India

Habitat
Centre
in
New
Delhi
on
5-6
February
2025
.
Building
on
the
resounding
success
of
the
2024
edition,
IFRC
2025
will
delve
deeper
into
the
evolving
funding
landscape.
The
conference
will
see
a
range
of
attendees
from
the
fundraising
ecosystem

from
funders
and
CSR
organisations
to
SPOs
and
social
sector
leaders

from
India
and
beyond. 




Anu
Prasad,
Founder
and
CEO,
ILSS;
Amit
Chandra,
Co-founder,
A.T.E.
Chandra
Foundation;
Willeke
van
Rijn,
CEO,
The
Resource
Alliance




IFRC
2025
promises
a
rich
and
diverse
platform
featuring
renowned
international
experts,
and
pioneering
social
sector
leaders.
Through
engaging
panel
discussions,
interactive
workshops,
and
thought-provoking
presentations,
the
conference
will
address
critical
issues,
shaping
the
future
of
fundraising.
Attendees
can
expect
to
gain
insights
into
global
fundraising
and
future-facing
trends,
and
tools
such
as
the
social
stock
exchange,
or
the
rise
of
generative
AI
in
fundraising,
exploring
its
potential
and
ethical
considerations
in
donor
engagement,
campaign
planning,
and
resource
mobilisation.
Furthermore,
the
conference
will
delve
into
the
crucial
aspect
of
building
sustainable
funding
models,
addressing
long-term
sustainability
challenges,
and
exploring
innovative
approaches
to
diversified
funding,
including
impact
investing
and
blended
finance.
Overall,
the
conference
will
facilitate
a
global
perspective
on
the
art
and
science
of
fundraising,
provide
an
opportunity
to
learn
from
international
experts
and
network
with
a
vibrant
international
fundraising
community.





Anu
Prasad,
Founder
and
CEO
of
ILSS
,
says,
IFRC
2025
will
be
a
pivotal
gathering
for
the
Indian
social
sector.
We
are
excited
to
explore
the
future
of
fundraising,
equip
leaders
with
the
knowledge
and
tools
they
need
to
thrive
and
foster
a
vibrant
and
collaborative
ecosystem
for
social
impact
.”




Recognising
the
power
of
storytelling
and
digital
engagement
in
today’s
world,
IFRC
2025
will
dedicate
sessions
to
leveraging
the
power
of
digital
platforms
and
compelling
narratives
to
build
meaningful
connections
with
donors
and
drive
impactful
campaigns.
The
conference
will
also
create
a
platform
for
dialogue
between
funders
and
nonprofits
around
equitable
funding
practices,
and
ensuring
transparency
and
accountability
in
funding
relationships.




Talking
about
the
partnership
between
ILSS
and
The
Resource
Alliance,

Willeke
van
Rijn,
CEO
of
The
Resource
Alliance
,
highlights
the
significance
of
IFRC
2025
as
a
valuable
platform
for
knowledge
exchange
and
collaboration.
Connecting
the
Indian
social
sector
with
global
best
practices
is
key
to
fostering
a
thriving
fundraising
ecosystem.
Events
like
the
IFRC,
then,
are
the
foundation
on
which
the
future
readiness
and
resounding
success
of
this
sector
will
be
built.
We
are
proud
to
partner
with
ILSS
to
bolster
that
success
in
India
.”




A
key
highlight
of
IFRC
2025
will
be
the
Pitch
Fest,
a
unique
platform
designed
to
empower
aspiring
social
impact
leaders
and
fundraising
professionals.
This
platform
provides
a
stage
for
these
individuals
and
organisations
to
showcase
their
innovative
projects
to
a
panel
of
esteemed
judges.
Selected
finalists
will
have
the
opportunity
to
pitch
their
ideas,
with
the
winning
projects
receiving
invaluable
mentorship
opportunities,
cash
prizes
up
to
INR
2,00,000,
and
exposure
to
a
wider
audience.





Amit
Chandra,
Co-founder
of
the
A.T.E.
Chandra
Foundation
,
who
is
also
a
speaker
at
the
Conference,
emphasises
the
foundation’s
commitment
to
supporting
IFRC
2025.
He
says,
The
A.T.E.
Chandra
Foundation
is
proud
to
support
IFRC
2025.
We
believe
that
strong
fundraising
is
crucial
for
building
a
more
equitable
and
just
society,
and
we
are
committed
to
empowering
the
next
generation
of
social
impact
leaders
.”




Registrations
for
IFRC
2025
are
now
open.
For
more
information
and
to
register,
please
visit:

www.indialeadersforsocialsector.com/ilss-events-2
.





About
ILSS

India
Leaders
for
Social
Sector
(ILSS)
is
a
learning
and
leadership
development
organisation
focussed
on
building
leadership
capacity
for
India’s
social
sector.
Through
a
range
of
programs
across
areas
of
Women’s
Leadership,
Fundraising,
People
Practices,
Board
Leadership
and
Governance,
Digital
Transformation
and
Leadership,
ILSS
equips
crossover
and
sector-grown
leaders
with
the
knowledge,
skills
and
mindset
necessary
to
navigate
the
complexities
of
India’s
social
sector
and
make
a
meaningful
contribution.





About
The
Resource
Alliance

The
Resource
Alliance
is
a
global
network
of
individuals
and
organisations
working
to
strengthen
the
social
sector.
Through
research,
training,
and
advocacy,
they
support
fundraising
professionals,
philanthropists,
and
social
sector
leaders
to
maximise
their
impact.





About
the
A.T.E.
Chandra
Foundation

ATE
Chandra
Foundation
(ATECF)
works
closely
with
nonprofits
and
governments
to
design
and
scale
solutions
that
impact
the
most
marginalised
populations.
They
focus
on
two
key
areas:
(i)
Capacity
Building
(building
the
capacity
of
professionals,
organisations,
and
the
ecosystem
to
create
a
stronger
and
more
resilient
nonprofit
sector)
and
(ii)
Rural
Development
(addressing
key
rural
issues
and
investing
in
rejuvenation
of
water
bodies
and
regenerative
agricultural
activities).