Gokul Balu
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-oriented development sector professional with an impressive track record of over six years in the Corporate Social Responsibility domain. Proficient in spearheading program development, budgeting, corporate communication, and monitoring and evaluation efforts. Proactively engage in socio-development programs with a steadfast commitment to achieving outstanding results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager
Feeding India By Zomato
02.2024 - Current
- Financial planning and working on operational strategy
- Efficient management of risk and resources in various projects
- Stakeholder and team management
Senior Grants Reporting Officer - Business Development
Quest Alliance
06.2021 - 02.2024
- I Work with the Business Development team in the grant management and reporting process
- My role involves facilitating the Monitoring & Evaluation of existing and upcoming projects
- I am actively involved in the donor onboarding and networking process.
Senior Executive - Corporate Partnerships
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
09.2020 - 05.2021
- I was in charge of reporting and maintaining corporate relations
- Engaging with HNIs and potential donors
- Facilitating the renewal of existing associations, and evaluating existing CSR programs.
Executive - Donor Relations
Agastya International Foundation
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with the Donor Relations & Fundraising Department to strategize and execute initiatives aimed at fostering strong donor relationships
- Proactively engaged with High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) to cultivate and strengthen connections with potential donors
- Assumed responsibility for budgeting and efficiently managing the allocation of donations to ensure seamless program execution.
Project Executive
Digital Empowerment Foundation
07.2016 - 06.2017
- As part of my work, I have worked in the Internet Saathi program, implemented across the country by Google India, in the States of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
- Worked as a Project Officer in the 'Digiprayas' Program facilitated by DEF and supported by Axis Bank towards Digital Financial awareness.
Education
Masters in Public Policy and Governance - Public Policy and Governance
O.P Jindal Global University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Kerala
09.2011 - 05.2014
XII Standard - Computer Science
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
03.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
Donor Engagement and Networking
Team Management
Data Analysis
Professional writing
Budgeting and Resource Management
Business Analysis and Reporting
Project Planning
Operations Management
Team leadership and direction
Research and Development
Stakeholder Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/24/93
References
- Ms. Namrata Agarwal, Director, Business Development, Quest Alliance I NAMRATA@QUESTALLIANCE.NET
- Mr. Avinash Allam, Senior Manager, The Akshaya Patra Foundation I AVINASH.ALLAM@AKSHAYAPATRA.ORG
- Ms. Jyoti Hegde, Senior Executive, Agastya International Foundation I JYOTI@AGASTYA.ORG
- Mr. Hari Prasad, Senior Executive, Agastya International Foundation I PRASAD.6692@GMAIL.COM
Timeline
Program Manager
Feeding India By Zomato
02.2024 - Current
Senior Grants Reporting Officer - Business Development
Quest Alliance
06.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Executive - Corporate Partnerships
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
09.2020 - 05.2021
Executive - Donor Relations
Agastya International Foundation
02.2018 - 09.2020
Project Executive
Digital Empowerment Foundation
07.2016 - 06.2017
Masters in Public Policy and Governance - Public Policy and Governance
O.P Jindal Global University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Kerala
09.2011 - 05.2014
XII Standard - Computer Science
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
03.2010 - 05.2011