Nayanika Rungta
Social Development Professional
Delhi
Summary
Skilled in documentation, field research, and storytelling, I offer specialized freelance services designed to capture the true impact of social programs on the ground. With a foundation in political science and a deep understanding of socio-emotional learning, I approach each project with a high degree of empathy and analytical rigor. I am committed to providing comprehensive insights and help organizations understand and communicate the real effects of their initiatives on target communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising and Strategy Lead
Reap Benefit
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported CEO in organization strategy and fundraising efforts.
- Wrote funding proposals with a success rate of 80%.
- Represented organization at various conferences and summits, adding fundraising and partnerships leads.
- Ensured timely compliances and reporting by coordinating between Finance, Program and Fundraising teams.
- Supported Senior Leadership team for programs, partnerships and initiatives.
Senior Program Manager
Reap Benefit Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Led Reap Benefit's partnership with Education Dept, Delhi Govt.
- Managed a team of 10 teachers, 2 partner orgs, 1 education fellow and 2 interns to review and develop Grade 9-12 Deshbhakti Curriculum to add project-based learning.
- Supported lead for other programs with Delhi Dialogue Commission and Ministry of Environment.
- Designed online campaigns around environment and civic issues disseminated via ChatBot.
Change-maker in Education (CMIE) Fellow
State Council Of Educational Research And Training
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Led the development and implementation of mindset curriculum -Deshbhakti Curriculum - India's first socio-emotional-ethical curriculum, impacting 18lakh students
- Managed multiple stakeholders including government officials, non-profit partners, third-party vendors etc.
- Part of COVID task-force, worked with top IAS officers to monitor oxygen allocation and distribution across Delhi; assisted setting up and running of Delhi's COVID data centre.
- Assisted in various initiatives as part of Education Minister's Office
Volunteer
Deputy CM's Office, Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi
4 2020 - 08.2020
- Assisting on development of Deshbhakti Curriculum - content development and coordination of design team
- Assisting on Education Minister Twitter Handle - research and content development.
Business Design Consultant
Independent
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with an independent women's wear designer - towards developing a vision and strategy for business development and operations
- Introduced biometric attendance system and digitalized method of salary calculation, set up feedback systems
- Designed and executed motivation and leadership sessions for the sole proprietor - helped work on personal time management and productivity systems
- Improved internal systems for intercity B2B operations
- Organized and managed two exhibitions, ensuring production efficiency, costing and pricing, designed marketing material, direct sales and client servicing.
Project Coordinator
Landscape Environment Advancement Foundation (LEAF)
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Devised process and system of artist selection, review and management
- Researched and prepared draft terms; worked with the legal team on finalization of contracts as a third-party mediator between Artists and Foundation; negotiated with 30 artists for agreements
- Reduced costs by 44% by studying budgets and revising calculation methods
- Prepared base marketing and communication outreach strategy
- Managed and mediated conversations between multiple stakeholders
- Engaged with 30 projects for concept development and execution planning; content writing and editing for print and electronic material; designed visual layouts
- Coordinated and managed on-site events.
Research Associate
Future Institute (FI), New Delhi / LEAF
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Studied governance and administration in India and Singapore, identified gaps, and made recommendations
- Proposed the establishment of an assistive governance body to the Prime Minister's Office
- Prepared baseline data documents and developed quantitative metrics for various sectors
- Worked on waste management sector and sourced dustbin design implemented in public parks
- Conducted studies and interviews, and visited Singapore for research purposes
- Contributed to Varanasi development projects in collaboration with government and offices.
Documentation Consultant
VSO India and Vodafone India
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Documented and prepared a report for Vodafone India's 'World of Difference Program' CSR Conference.
Youth Citizen Service Leader
VSO India and Development Alternatives
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Worked on a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project in the Bundelkhand region
- Increased access to safe drinking water and created alternate sources of livelihood
- Conducted surveys, designed training materials, facilitated training sessions, and raised awareness on WASH issues
- Developed a business model for selling low-cost water purification solutions.
Intern
Global Policy Journal
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Researched and developed content for the website on various themes
- Interviewed academics and practitioners, edited and compiled interviews
- Developed sponsorship proposals and marketing strategies.
Co-Founder and COO
The Minstrel
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Conceptualized and established an online magazine based on visual arts and photography
- Devised promotion and marketing strategies
- Raised funds through partnerships
- Managed the website and social media presence.
Project Coordinator
BecomingI Foundation
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Developed systems for volunteer coordination and management
- Trained volunteers and designed classroom activities
- Worked on various projects related to education and community development.
Marketing and Community Management Intern
Agawi (formerly iSwifter), acquired by Google
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Managed company's social media presence and responded to customer inquiries
- Organized and responded to customer inquiries and feedback.
Education
M.Sc. Global Politics -
University of Durham
Durham, UK01.2016
BA (Hons) Political Science -
Hindu College, University of Delhi
Delhi, IndiaCBSE Class XII- Humanities with Math - undefined
Delhi Public School, Noida
Noida, Uttar PradeshSkills
Project Management
Timeline
Fundraising and Strategy Lead
Reap Benefit
11.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Program Manager
Reap Benefit Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2023
Change-maker in Education (CMIE) Fellow
State Council Of Educational Research And Training
09.2020 - 09.2022
Business Design Consultant
Independent
07.2018 - 03.2020
Project Coordinator
Landscape Environment Advancement Foundation (LEAF)
07.2017 - 02.2018
Research Associate
Future Institute (FI), New Delhi / LEAF
07.2016 - 07.2017
Documentation Consultant
VSO India and Vodafone India
06.2016 - 06.2016
Youth Citizen Service Leader
VSO India and Development Alternatives
02.2016 - 05.2016
Intern
Global Policy Journal
10.2014 - 06.2015
Co-Founder and COO
The Minstrel
03.2013 - 04.2015
Project Coordinator
BecomingI Foundation
06.2012 - 04.2013
Marketing and Community Management Intern
Agawi (formerly iSwifter), acquired by Google
05.2011 - 07.2011
Volunteer
Deputy CM's Office, Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi
4 2020 - 08.2020
M.Sc. Global Politics -
University of Durham
BA (Hons) Political Science -
Hindu College, University of Delhi
CBSE Class XII- Humanities with Math - undefined
Delhi Public School, Noida
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