Investment Services

It takes rigorous research and due diligence to critically assess the potential impact, risk, funding gaps and redundancies associated with social investing. Since 2003, Dasra has provided investors and funding agencies a personalized approach to developing intelligent investment strategies. We couple that with a strong commitment to supporting non profit organizations in their strategic and financial planning and assisting them with difficult legal and regulatory issues. Our holistic approach helps ensure that the financial investments actually generate sustainable change for increasing numbers of end beneficiaries.

Dasra Venture Philanthropy Fund
Working much like a private equity fund, the Dasra Venture Philanthropy Fund invests financial and human capital into organizations committed to poverty alleviation that are poised for growth and leadership. The Dasra VPF ensures that those in need are better served - not simply by improving programs but by rolling out new strategies and approaches that are genuine forces for change.

The Dasra VPF offers social investors an alternative form of charitable giving. This type of grant-making is high-engagement, long-term and focused on scaling organizations from the ground up. The Dasra VPF is a significant source of capital that can be used to improve service offerings and strengthen the management teams and organizational capacities of promising organizations. The Dasra VPF offers more than a charitable donation – it provides hands-on guidance to turn ideas into reality. This holistic approach is what enables non-profits to achieve scale and maximize their social impact.

Donor Advised Funds
Since 2003 Dasra has affected the lives of more than 250,000 women, children and rural families in its work with over 50 non profit organizations. We know the field and the sector leaders. Individual donors and funding agencies rely on us for critical information in their screening and selection process.