The Philanthropist, an endeavor of GivingPi, is the world’s first family philanthropy magazine focused on showcasing families and their philanthropic journeys, sharing insights and featuring lived experiences, with the aim of inspiring a whole generation of families and mainstreaming the narrative around family giving in India.

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FROM OUR GLOBAL EDITION

first edition

Explore the inaugural
edition of The Philanthropist

Click below to access all the articles from Edition 1, featuring thought-provoking perspectives and stories that inspire impact. Dive in and discover the power of giving. 

OUR PARTNERS

We are grateful to the GivingPi Founders Circle for funding and supporting
The Philanthropist.

H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein

Chairman and CEO

LGT Group

Nikhil Kamath

Co-Founder

Zerodha & True Beacon

Nisaba Godrej

Executive Chairperson

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.

Rajan Navani

Founder & CEO

JetSynthesys Pvt. Ltd.

Rohini Nilekani

Chairperson

Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

Sunny Gurpreet Singh

Founder

RoundGlass

Tara Singh Vachani

Vice President

Max India Ltd.

Arundhati Misra

Creative Director

Arundhati Misra is a dynamic communications leader with deep expertise in storytelling, strategic outreach, and creative direction in the development sector. As Manager at Dasra, she plays a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying the narrative of GivingPi, the world’s largest family philanthropy network. She also serves as the Creative Director of The Philanthropist, overseeing all aspects of the magazine’s creative vision. Beyond this, she leads the creative and multimedia strategy for both The Philanthropist and GivingPi, working closely with a network of designers and agency partners to craft compelling narratives that drive impact.

Arundhati holds a Master’s degree in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, bringing a unique analytical perspective to her work in communications. With a passion for elevating powerful stories and shaping influential narratives, she is committed to leveraging creativity and strategic communications to inspire action and drive meaningful change.

Shibani Gosain

Executive Director

Shibani Gosain leads narrative building, thought leadership, and communications at Dasra and GivingPi, working at the intersection of philanthropy, equity, and storytelling. She is passionate about using strategic communication as a tool to drive social change and shift mindsets. Shibani also serves as Executive Director of The Philanthropist—a first-of-its-kind digital magazine that captures insights, voices, and stories from India’s evolving family giving ecosystem. In her role, she works closely with philanthropists, and sector leaders to craft compelling narratives that inspire generosity, foster trust, and shape the discourse around giving in India.

Whether it’s building sector campaigns, curating thought leadership, or anchoring convenings, Shibani brings creativity, empathy, and strategic clarity to her work.

With a background in communications, media and the development sector, she brings a unique blend of storytelling, systems thinking, and community-centered practice to everything she does. Her work reflects a deep commitment to elevating voices, building trust, and catalyzing long-term social change.

Prachi Pal

Curator & Editor-in-Chief

Prachi Pal anchors research and thought leadership on philanthropy at Dasra, shaping knowledge at the intersection of giving and social change in India. Her work weaves together research, storytelling, and strategic content to build narratives that surface emerging trends, elevate practitioner voices, and inspire more intentional philanthropy. Through reports, articles, podcasts, and convenings, she curates knowledge that is both analytically rigorous and relevant to practitioners and funders alike.

As the Curator and Editor-in-Chief of The Philanthropist, Prachi conceptualizes each edition through a distinct thematic lens. She mentors writers, combines primary and secondary insights, and unpacks funder journeys to shape a magazine that is reflective, bold, and brings to life the stories that must be told about philanthropy.

Prachi holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, where she trained in participatory action research. She is committed to curating and creating knowledge that informs giving practices and strengthens philanthropy in India.