Diksha Chopra

• Played a pivotal role in collaboratively crafting the organization's strategy alongside the Chairperson.
• Responsible for initiating and managing organisational initiatives.
• Established and nurtured strategic alliances and partnerships with donors, such as Amazon, Mastercard, Shell, IBM, ITC, Vodafone,ETS and others.
• Forged partnerships with key government stakeholders such as CSC ,DWCD, Niti Ayog, MSME, NULM, CISF, among others for increased program impact and outreach.
• Provided effective leadership in managing, guiding, and monitoring the performance of a diverse team of over 200 staff members
• Led the implementation and review of programmatic aspects , focusing on Livelihoods, Women Empowerment, Technology and Innovation, and Education across 14 states in the country.
• Initiated LLF's flagship women entrepreneurship program and assisted in the incubation of over 50000 new business enterprises.
• Implemented the use of vans and mobile app to disseminate financial literacy to over 600000 community members.
• Built strategic alliances with government bodies for STEAM and robotics education in schools and ATLs.
• Developed key initiatives and introduced innovations to drive scale and increase efficiency.
• Assumed responsibility for ensuring strict adherence to prescribed guidelines in all financial practices and transactions
• Served as a prominent ambassador and spokesperson, in several online and offline forums.
• Organised large scale events to showcase and exhibit achievements and insights to various stakeholders.
• Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.

• Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
• Provided effective leadership and oversight to a dedicated team of 150 staff members across 5 locations in India.
• Successfully implemented community development programs, reaching out to over 500,000 individuals, with a focused emphasis on education , livelihoods, WASH and women empowerment.
• Managed comprehensive Youth Employability Programs, integrating Life Skills, Spoken English, and ARSH initiatives.
• Collaborated closely with several International orgnaisations such as International Youth Foundation, Bhutan Youth Development Fund , University of Maryland and others for program implementation in India.
• Attained and consistently maintained regulatory compliance within the operational framework.
• Steered impactful marketing initiatives for fundraising and awareness creation.
• Effectively managed CSR programs for prestigious companies, including National Geographic, Book My Show, AIS India Glass Pvt. Ltd., Indag Rubber Ltd., among others.
• Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
• Trained and mentored managers to cultivate a cohesive leadership team.

• Spearheaded impactful community development initiatives, introducing innovative thematic areas such as WASH, Healthcare, Digital Literacy, and Agriculture.

• Overhauled employee evaluation processes, refined job descriptions, and aligned compensation structures with roles and responsibilities.

• Pioneered the development of a website aligned with organizational goals, establishing a dynamic social media presence.

• Collaborated on the strategic planning and execution of marketing and communications strategies.

• Engineered robust financial protocols and procedures, ensuring strict cost control and diligent monitoring of disbursements.

• Successfully implemented programs for distinguished institutions, including Wrigleys, Nokia, Standard Chartered Bank, Lady Bamford Charitable Trust and others.

• Effectively overseeing sales, service, and operations as the head of the Basant Lok Branch in New Delhi

• Championing the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing team through coaching, counselling, and strategic team-building initiatives

• Executing tactical promotions to ensure a robust brand presence, thereby driving enhanced customer acquisition

• Cultivating and sustaining relationships with key influencers in the community and corporate sectors

• Successfully achieving sales targets for mortgages, investments, insurance, and customer acquisition

• Previous roles within the organization include:

• Associate Vice President, New Delhi Main Branch (2003-2005)
• Business Development Manager, Northern India (2002-2003)
• Relationship Manager, Private Clients Group (2001-2002)