Minakshi Thakur
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced social sector professional with 15 years in NGO operations and community development initiatives. Expertise in program implementation, strategic planning, and financial oversight, driving effective stakeholder engagement. Proficient in leading diverse teams and cultivating partnerships with various organizations to enhance program impact. Focused on achieving sustainable outcomes that meet organizational objectives and community demands.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program & Operations Lead
Laskhya Jeevan Jagriti
01.2010 - Current
- Directed end-to-end operations for education, livelihood, and skill-building programmes impacting youth and women.
- Strengthened institutional systems for financial accountability, reporting, and compliance.
- Supported leadership in strategy formulation, resource allocation, and policy development
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, external partners, and field units to streamline workflows, resolve operational bottlenecks, and enhance programme reach.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to improve decision-making, optimize budgets, and strengthen impact reporting for donors and stakeholders.
- Program Management & CSR Coordination
- Executed CSR and community projects in partnership with corporate entities, achieving significant outcomes.
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives such as volunteering events and awareness campaigns.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects effectively.
- Led social impact activities to enhance community relationships and corporate image.
- Financial Management & Compliance
- Managed multi-project budgets, ensuring timely vendor payments, accurate expense tracking, and complete financial documentation.
- Coordinated and supported statutory, internal, and donor audits to ensure adherence to compliance requirements and organizational policies.
- Ensured strict compliance with grant agreements, procurement protocols, and organizational financial guidelines.
- Prepared periodic financial reports for leadership and donors, enabling informed decision-making and improved budget forecasting.
- Collaborated with programme teams to align financial planning with project goals, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Donor Relations & Fundraising
- Developed high-quality proposals, concept notes, and impact reports tailored to donor and CSR priorities.
- Established enduring partnerships with philanthropic institutions and corporate donors.
- Enhanced donor satisfaction through consistent communication, timely updates, and evidence-driven reporting.
- Coordinated end-to-end grant management processes, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and timely deliverables.
- Identified new funding opportunities and supported resource-mobilization strategies to diversify the donor base.
- Collaborated with program teams to generate data-backed success stories and impact narratives that strengthened fundraising outcomes.
- Capacity Building & Facilitation
- Delivered comprehensive workshops on leadership, communication, gender sensitisation, and financial literacy for diverse community groups.
- Facilitated psychosocial, life-skills, and employability training programs tailored for youth and women.
- Enhanced programme outreach and sustainability by mentoring and strengthening capacities of community facilitators and grassroots partners.
- Designed training modules and toolkits to standardize learning outcomes and improve session effectiveness.
- Conducted post-training assessments to track progress, gather feedback, and refine facilitation strategies.
- Documentation & Impact Measurement
- Developed comprehensive project reports, case studies, and knowledge products tailored for donors, partners, and internal teams.
- Led monitoring and evaluation (M&E) initiatives to assess programme effectiveness, impact, and social return on investment.
- Designed and implemented data collection tools, surveys, and dashboards to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
- Ensured timely and high-quality documentation to support audits, donor reporting cycles, and organisational learning.
Education
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2015
Landmark Forum Graduate - undefined
Bachelors of Business Administration - undefined
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2011
Skills
- Program strategy and management
- Operational efficiency
- CSR project execution
- Engagement of employees
- Fundraising and proposals
- Donor relationship management
- Financial accounting and budgeting
- Compliance with financial regulations
- Capacity building efforts
- Training for skills enhancement
- Community development initiatives
- Promotion of livelihoods
- Assessment of impact metrics
- Reporting and documentation practices
- Networking opportunities and partnerships
- Coordination with stakeholders
Accomplishments
- Cherie Blair Foundation Fellow, Leadership development in women's entrepreneurship and social innovation.
- Social Innovation Awardee, Recognized for impactful contribution to education and community empowerment initiatives.
Timeline
Program & Operations Lead
Laskhya Jeevan Jagriti
01.2010 - Current
Landmark Forum Graduate - undefined
Bachelors of Business Administration - undefined
Sikkim Manipal University
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Professional Development
- Management Development Workshops: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Social Enterprise Management, and Organizational Behavior.
- Active participation in social impact forums and CSR leadership networks.
- Teach For India 'Coached' Leadership Development Program - Enhancing coaching, facilitation, and reflective leadership skills.
- Attended TEDx Panaji to gain insights on innovation, leadership, and community impact.