Note From President Vineet Bhatnagar
“DISRUPTION,” Rtn. Dr. Nisheeta Agarwala said, “is a tactic which utilises innovation and unique values to change
the traditional and make it relevant to the present.” This was the opening para that Nisheeta used to introduce our guest speaker last week who kept the room, filled with more than 100 members, enthralled, as he elaborated on how content disruption happened in Bollywood.
It also got me thinking about how disruption could be underway amongst charitable organisations. For one, the
operational framework is getting tighter and well regulated. This could separate the men from the boys. Additionally, the donor expectations are getting well defined and more precise. Institutional philanthropy that is driving a scale-up of civic participation by private sector is certainly asking for accountability, transparency, efficiency, and impact assessment.
Organised philanthropy is a tremendous opportunity for RCB. The credibility of our institution is built on nine, long decades of unswerving focus on service. Such a legacy makes it imperative for the present and future membership of our Club to keep RCB relevant through the changing times that we are in the midst of.
Of the three Ts that we always place before our members – Time, Talent and Treasure – it is the first two that we need most now. It is my belief that RCB will continue to remain the prime recipient of institutional donor support if our members show their commitment towards our service projects. Only consistent and all-round member involvement in our projects will allow us to discharge the fiduciary responsibility that we undertake when we are entrusted
with funds.
I OPENLY SEEK SUPPORT FROM OUR NEW AS WELL AS LONGSERVING MEMBERS TO FIND TIME TO ENGAGE IN OUR SERVICE
PROJECTS. Legacy offers us credibility, but we need continued member participation to remain relevant as the preferred charitable trust for our donors.
— President Vineet Bhatnagar