

A decade of strengthening organisations, empowering capital, and driving lasting impact. Scroll down to read our decadal reflection publication.
A decade of strengthening organisations, empowering capital, and driving lasting impact. Scroll down to read our decadal reflection publication.

From Capacity Building
to Capacity Ownership
Partnering with changemakers to optimise impact.
We’re Ecosystem Strengtheners
Data That Talks
Data That Talks
Data That Talks
- 975+
NPOs
strengthened - 975+
NPOs
strengthened - 975+
NPOs
strengthened - 75+
assessments
conducted - 75+
assessments
conducted - 75+
assessments
conducted - 2,475+
NPO professionals
coached - 2,475+
NPO professionals
coached - 2,475+
NPO professionals
coached - ₹725 Cr+
of philanthropic and social capital strengthened
- ₹725 Cr+
of philanthropic and social capital strengthened
- ₹725 Cr+
of philanthropic and social capital strengthened
The Capacity Building Landscape
Capacity building is evolving - so are we.



Built for adaptation.
Driven by co-creation.
Built for adaptation. Driven by co-creation.
Built for adaptation.
Driven by co-creation.
Our four-phase methodology equips organisations to evolve with the landscape — not just once, but continuously.
Our four-phase methodology equips organisations to evolve with the landscape — not just once, but continuously.
Our four-phase methodology equips organisations to evolve with the landscape — not just once, but continuously.
STEP 01
Diagnose
Understand the organisation’s context, culture, and capacity persona
STEP 01
Diagnose
Understand the organisation’s context, culture, and capacity persona
STEP 01
Diagnose
Understand the organisation’s context, culture, and capacity persona
STEP 02
Design
Co-create context-specific pathways grounded in lived realities
STEP 02
Design
Co-create context-specific pathways grounded in lived realities
STEP 02
Design
Co-create context-specific pathways grounded in lived realities
STEP 03
Deliver
Activate systems and learning through scaffolded, real-time support
STEP 03
Deliver
Activate systems and learning through scaffolded, real-time support
STEP 03
Deliver
Activate systems and learning through scaffolded, real-time support
STEP 04
Deepen
Embed change through feedback loops, tools, and ownership mechanisms
STEP 04
Deepen
Embed change through feedback loops, tools, and ownership mechanisms
STEP 04
Deepen
Embed change through feedback loops, tools, and ownership mechanisms
Latest Highlights
Latest Highlights
Latest Highlights
From Roots to Canopy : a decadal reflection by Social Lens
From Roots to Canopy, our 10th-year publication. It traces our boreal beginnings, our mangrove-like adaptability, and the evergreen ecosystems that now anchor our work.
Making Capacity Building Count report
This study by Social Lens captures nuanced insights from 118 nonprofits across India, exploring their lived experiences with capacity building. It goes beyond needs assessment to unpack the real drivers, barriers, and sector trends shaping effective capacity-strengthening efforts.
Making Capacity Building Count report
This study by Social Lens captures nuanced insights from 118 nonprofits across India, exploring their lived experiences with capacity building. It goes beyond needs assessment to unpack the real drivers, barriers, and sector trends shaping effective capacity-strengthening efforts.
Making Capacity Building Count report
Blogs / Sector Insights
Blogs / Sector Insights
Blogs and Sector Reflections
Free Tools
Free Tools

Let’s Work Together
Let’s Work Together
Let’s Work Together
We collaborate with social-purpose organisations, ecosystem leaders, and capital providers to build long-term institutional resilience.
We collaborate with social-purpose organisations, ecosystem leaders, and capital providers to build long-term institutional resilience.
We collaborate with social-purpose organisations, ecosystem leaders, and capital providers to build long-term institutional resilience.