From Banking Titans to NGO Visionaries: Insights with Ujwal Thakar, Co-Founder of Ujwal Impact Advisors

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Brand Called You" (TBCY). Today, we are privileged to have Ujwal Thakar, Partner & Co-Founder of Ujjwal Impact Advisors, and former CEO of Pratham and GiveIndia. With a rich background in banking and an impactful shift to the social sector, Ujwal shares his incredible journey of serendipity, leadership, and philanthropy. In this episode, we dive deep into: Ujwal's unexpected transition from banking to the social sector. Key lessons in crafting effective fundraising strategies for NGOs. The importance of impact measurement and transparency. Insights on engaging high-net-worth individuals and building trust with donors. The growing trend of philanthropy among Indian high-net-worth individuals. The role and challenges of working with government grants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support