Dasvandh Network 2022: Launching AutoDasvandh


DVN's 2022 Annual Report — then its strongest year — reports **$2.7M in total impact for 64 organizations**: **$2.1M raised** from **3,200 donors** across 15 countries and 50 U.S. states and territories, plus **$575K** in grants. Cumulative distribution reached **$15M+** since inception.

## A word from leadership

Executive Director **Mandeep Singh** frames the year around DVN's mission to inspire Sikhs to give dasvandh in support of high-impact activism, powered by investments in staff, operations, marketing, and partnerships.

## New product: AutoDasvandh

The headline launch was **AutoDasvandh**, a new product letting donors automate monthly giving in four simple steps — to organizations, issue areas, or specific project stages — so they can "set it and forget it."

## Platform & donors

The platform reached **10,000 users**, with an average donation of **$224** and average recurring gift of **$45**. Organizations raised an average of **$29K** each; 30 new organizations and projects joined.

## Initiative highlights

**DasvandhWeek** raised **$710K in pledges in 10 days** (42% YoY growth), the largest global Sikh digital fundraiser; DVN also ran 10+ strategic partner campaigns, DasvandhSeries donor events, and launched an activist Slack hub with refreshed partnership policies.

## In their words

Partners including the Riaan Research Initiative (funding a first-of-its-kind Cockayne syndrome drug study), Anhad Magazine, and Nishkam's Digital Literacy Project shared the tangible reach of DVN funding.

## Financials

Operating income (~$215,916) came from board contributions (50%), tip revenue (23%), and individual donations (17%); expenses (~$343,582) were led by salaries (55%) and marketing (24%), with the gap met from cash reserves.

## Team & board

The report profiles staff and interns and an **18-member board** that granted **$575K to 9 nonprofits** at its Dallas annual meeting — bringing total grant-giving to **$6M+** — alongside 2023 goals to raise $2.5M on-platform and grow AutoDasvandh.