This chapter outlines the approach that Dasra took in the BacktheFrontline initiative to combine rapid response to the COVID crisis with building long-term resilience in helping India’s most vulnerable communities. As the pandemic’s second wave surged through India, Dasra’s BacktheFrontline initiative identified and reached local organisations that were serving the most vulnerable demographics in the remotest regions of the country. Drawing on insights from Dasra’s many years of experience, this chapter showcases several strategic aspects that the initiative embraces. From moving quickly to identify frontline needs, to ensuring that the right organisations were selected to develop a shortlist that had diversity in both geography and need, the Fund sought to meet urgent needs while simultaneously investing in longer-term resilience for marginalised populations. Dasra expanded its goal to raising a $50 million fund over five years, which includes an original $10 million that has been used for rapid deployment on rebuilding and strengthening communities deeply affected by COVID. By encouraging partners to assess progress and make course corrections in order to build resilience in adapting to community needs, Dasra, as this chapter shows, showcases institutional learning. The chapter also shows how dispersed philanthropic resources can be mobilised by nurturing a philanthropic community with shared values, and an aligned vision on what it takes to achieve large-scale change for India’s most vulnerable. It further shows how taking a long-term view allows for the nurturing of learning and multigenerational philanthropy in India that can ensure philanthropic funds flow to India and can be sustained for many years to come.