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India Philanthropy Alliance's Nationwide "India Giving Day" Campaign Receives more than 1,000 Donations to Benefit in India

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a network of leading India-focused non-profits in the U.S., announced the results of its inaugural "India Giving Day."  The campaign, which culminated in a national day of giving to India on March 2, attracted more than 1,000 unique donors contributing $1,376,262 to support humanitarian and environmental causes in India.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a network of leading India-focused non-profits in the U.S., announced the results of its inaugural "India Giving Day."
  •  The campaign, which culminated in a national day of giving to India on March 2, attracted more than 1,000 unique donors contributing $1,376,262 to support humanitarian and environmental causes in India.
  • India Giving Day received a tremendous response from people across the United States, including from the Indian-American community.
  • Rural India Supporting Trust (RIST) was the lead supporter of India Giving Day, with Mastercard and Bank of America as corporate sponsors.