India Philanthropy Forum 2026

Venue:
Harvard Club of New York City, 35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States

Impact Futures by Design

A New Architecture for Diaspora Philanthropy

India’s development sector stands at a pivotal moment, where growing global connections are creating new possibilities for how philanthropy is designed, shared, and sustained. With one of the world’s largest diaspora communities bringing together capital, expertise, and networks, there is a defining opportunity to build stronger infrastructure that enables more intentional, collaborative giving. The India Philanthropy Forum (IPF) New York is where this architecture takes shape, connecting diaspora philanthropists, community leaders, and changemakers to shape the future of giving together.

Under the theme ‘Impact Futures by Design: A New Architecture for Diaspora Philanthropy,’ IPF New York 2026 creates a space for thoughtful dialogue and shared learning, spotlighting community-led solutions, strengthening cross-border partnerships, and reimagining the frameworks, relationships, and platforms needed to make diaspora philanthropy more connected, strategic, and enduring.

Now in its 13th edition, IPF New York City is a global convening that brings together philanthropists, diaspora leaders, social innovators, and sector experts committed to strengthening diaspora engagement with India’s development ecosystem. Held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Week this September, it is where capital, ideas, knowledge, and networks converge, creating a space to connect global perspectives with grassroots realities and drive more intentional, collaborative action.

Core Pillars Anchoring India Philanthropy Forum

Showcase India’s Social Innovation

Surface bold ideas and emerging sector shifts while elevating grassroots voices and lived experiences from communities.

Connect Global Resources with Local Action

Bring together diaspora, philanthropy, and institutions with organizations working on the ground to accelerate solutions and scale impact.

Strengthen Funder–NGO Alignment

Create open dialogue between funders and nonprofits to build shared understanding, align around outcomes, and support stronger partnerships.

Catalyze Global Partnerships

Bridge geographies and sectors to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, and advance coordinated, systems-level change.

Showcase India’s Social Innovation

Surface bold ideas and emerging sector shifts while elevating grassroots voices and lived experiences from communities.

Connect Global Resources with Local Action

Bring together diaspora, philanthropy, and institutions with organizations working on the ground to accelerate solutions and scale impact.

Strengthen Funder–NGO Alignment

Create open dialogue between funders and nonproﬁts to build shared understanding, align around outcomes, and support stronger partnerships.

Catalyze Global Partnerships

Bridge geographies and sectors to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, and advance coordinated, systems-level change.

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Our Partners

We are deeply grateful to our Event Partners at the India Philanthropy Forum London 2026.

For further queries of information, write to us at indiaphilanthropyforum@dasra.org