GivingPi

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As the festive season draws near, we want to take this opportunity to reflect and give thanks. At GivingPi, we are deeply grateful for the families who make up this community - for their generosity, vision, and commitment to building an India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. In the coming weeks, we will be spotlighting and giving thanks to members who have championed GivingPi’s journey. Each has played a vital role in shaping GivingPi into the vibrant, trusted community of philanthropists it is today.

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At GivingPi, we are privileged to witness our Founders Circle Members champion bold, holistic approaches to philanthropy. Gurpreet Sunny Singh, Founder of Roundglass Foundation, has been at the forefront of reimagining wellbeing in its truest sense, for people, communities, and the planet.

Through the Foundation, Sunny has built one of the most ambitious models of community transformation in Punjab, with initiatives across education, sports, women’s empowerment, environment, and healthcare. From revitalizing schools and reviving sports culture to advancing women’s leadership, restoring biodiversity, and strengthening wellbeing, his work reflects a deep commitment to creating systems change at scale.

Sunny’s leadership and belief in philanthropy that centers people, the planet, and purpose have been invaluable to GivingPi’s journey. His vision reminds us that true progress lies in nurturing holistic wellbeing for communities.

Learn more about the Roundglass Foundation here - https://rgfglobal.org/

Read more about Sunny’s vision and journey in this feature piece in The Philanthropist - https://thephilanthropist.org/article/paying-it-forward-nurturing-wholistic-wellbeing-through-philanthropy

Philanthropy is most powerful when it carries forward both legacy and renewal.

In this episode, Anupama Dalmia and Sumana Dalmia of Seekho Sikhao Foundation show what happens when generations don’t just hand over the baton, but run the race together. Their partnership blends conviction with curiosity, tradition with innovation, and values with vision, proving that family philanthropy can evolve while staying deeply rooted.

This is not a story of succession. It’s a story of collaboration of two generations aligning strengths to build something greater than either could alone.

Tune in to see how the Dalmias are redefining what intergenerational philanthropy looks like in action.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/podcast/intergenerational-philanthropy-in-action-anupama-and-sumana-dalmia-seekho-sikhao-foundation-13499589.html

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What does it take for philanthropy to not just fund change, but inspire people to lead it?

In this episode of ‘Catalyzing Change: The Power of Philanthropy’, Swati Apte , Founder of the Kshirsagar Apte Foundation and Co-Founder of The Arts Quotient, shares how her early volunteering experiences shaped her belief in the power of citizen-led action.

She shares the journey of Mumbai Ekatra, a unique initiative that brings together individuals and communities to identify the issues they care most about - from local infrastructure to environmental action - and work collectively to solve them. For Swati, family philanthropy is not only about providing resources, but also about creating the conditions for leadership to emerge, trust to be built, and civic participation to thrive.

This conversation is a reflection on how giving can spark a ripple effect - where empowered citizens become changemakers, and communities become active participants in shaping their own futures.

Listen now: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/podcast/nurturing-community-action-through-family-giving-swati-apte-founder-kshirsagar-apte-foundation-co-founder-the-arts-quotient-13456594.html

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In India’s New Age of Professional Givers, Prasad Baji, Mumbai Chapter Chair & Board Member of SVP India, explores the rise of professionals entering the philanthropic space. These are individuals who, having achieved financial security, are bringing far more than money to the table: they offer sectoral expertise, lived experience, and strong networks that can be strategically mobilized for impact.

This growing cohort is redefining what it means to give, applying strategic thinking, leveraging relationships, and engaging deeply with the causes they support. Their approach signals a promising shift towards more intentional, informed, and systemic philanthropy in India.

To listen to the full conversation, click here - https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/podcast/india-s-new-age-of-professional-givers-prasad-baji-mumbai-chapter-chair-and-board-member-svp-india-mc-unusual-suspects-13423699.html

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