The Azim Premji Foundation's CEO critically examines donor weaknesses within India's social sector. The article highlights five key flaws: favoring well-funded NPOs over smaller ones, excessive due diligence burdens, donors' superior attitude, inadequate funding for NPO organizational capacity, and past adherence to "donor delusions" like scale and sustainability. The author emphasizes the power imbalance and calls for greater self-awareness and improved practices. While some issues are partially addressed, donors must continually refine their approach to better support the not-for-profit ecosystem and foster genuine strength.